Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are baked until golden and brushed with a sweet, mild BBQ sauce that kids love. Served with a simple side, it's a fun finger-food dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb drumsticks (about 2 pieces) at $1.29/lb = $0.97
Recipes:
- Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
- BEST Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Fall-off-the-Bone)
Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Cheese Soft Tacos
Description: Seasoned ground beef is folded into a warm soft tortilla with melted cheese for a familiar, mild taco night favorite. Kept simple with no spicy toppings so it's easy for little ones to enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Old El Paso Soft Tortillas, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning, Dietz & Watson Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.25 lb ground beef, 2 soft tortillas, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, 0.2 lb shredded cheese
Recipes:
- Soft Beef Tacos Recipe
- 15 minutes soft tacos
- Crispy Beef and Cheese Tacos
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Applesauce
Description: A single bone-in pork chop is pan-seared until tender and served alongside sweet applesauce, a comforting classic kids recognize. Simple seasoning keeps the flavors mild and familiar.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb pork chop (1 chop) at $2.79/lb = $1.40; applesauce is a pantry staple
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Applesauce Recipe
- Pork Chops and Applesauce
- Easy Pork Chops and Applesauce (Classic Comfort Food)
Thursday
Meal: Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Description: Warm, saucy meatballs are piled into a soft sandwich bun with a little melted cheese for a hearty, kid-approved sub. Easy to eat and full of familiar comfort flavors.
Sale items used: Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns, Dietz & Watson Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 meatballs from the package, 1 bun, 1 oz cheese; extra meatballs can be saved for another meal
Recipes:
- Meatball Subs Recipe
- Meatball Sandwiches Recipe
- Best Italian Meatball Sub (Family Approved Sandwich Recipe)
Friday
Meal: Sliced Strip Steak with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: A small portion of tender strip steak is pan-seared and thinly sliced, served with mild roasted tomatoes for a simple, approachable dinner. Kept unseasoned and mild so it's easy for kids to enjoy alongside a favorite side.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, True Goodness Organic Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb steak at $14.99/lb = $7.50; 1 can/pkg organic tomatoes for roasting
Recipes:
- Steak with Roasted Tomatoes & Potatoes
- Sliced Steak Sandwiches with Roasted Tomatoes
- Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Tomatoes
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.97
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.25 lb): $1.25
- Old El Paso Soft Tortillas (1 pack): $2.49
- Dietz & Watson Cheese (0.45 lb total): $3.37
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (0.5 lb): $1.40
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs (1 package): $6.49
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns (1 pack): $2.99
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (0.5 lb): $7.50
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes (1 can): $1.49
Pantry staples needed:
- BBQ sauce
- Applesauce
- Taco seasoning (if not buying packet, otherwise listed above)
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $1.29/lb
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs: $6.49 each (final price, was $7.49)
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin: $1.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $14.99/lb
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $8.99
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
Produce on sale:
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.79/lb
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider: $5.99
- Mini Pumpkins or Gourds: $5.99
- Wonderful Halo Mandarins: $7.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Healthy Choice or Marie Callender Frozen Meal: $1.99
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes: $3.99
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs: $5.99
- Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta: $3.99
- True Goodness Real Dairy Creamers: $3.49
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- True Goodness Organic Hummus: $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer 10" Fruit Pie: $8.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $3.59
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns: $2.99
- Chips Ahoy! or Oreo Party Size Cookies: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Kettle Chips: $2.99
Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios or Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $3.99
- Meijer Spring or Purified Water or Meijer Purified Drinking Water: $3.49
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $5.49
- International Delight Creamer: $5.99
- Dunkin' or Cafe Bustelo Coffee Bags, K-Cups or Dunkin' Cold Brew: $7.99
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $7.49
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Helper or Tuna Helper: $1.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce: $6.49
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Low Carb or Flavored Shells, Soft Tortillas or Bowls, Taco Seasoning or Enchilada Sauce: $2.49 (final price, was $2.99)
- Post Cereal: $2.99
- McCafe, Tim Hortons, Donut Shop, Green Mountain or Folgers K-Cups: $27.99
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99
- Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag: $4.99
- Liquid Death Mountain Water: $11.99
- Mars Harvest Candy: $5.79
- Halloween Snack Size Chocolate Bag: $5.79
- True Goodness Tuna Bowl: $2.49
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes: $1.49
- True Goodness Organic Mustard: $2.29
- True Goodness Organic Cereal: $2.99
- True Goodness Organic Granola: $3.99
- True Goodness Omelet Bites: $4.99
- Cheez-It Crackers, Snap'd or Crunch: $3.49
- Town House Crackers or Club Crackers: $3.49
- Kellogg's or Cheez-It Multipack: $3.49 or $4.99
Frozen on sale:
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken: $6.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$27.95
for 1 person · $27.95 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.