Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Description: Juicy drumsticks baked with a sweet BBQ glaze, served with a simple side. Kids love the sticky, familiar flavor and easy-to-eat shape.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: About 1.5 lbs drumsticks (4-5 pieces) for 2 people, brushed with BBQ sauce (pantry staple) and baked.
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 tucked into soft tortillas with melty cheese, a classic kid favorite. Served mild with simple toppings like lettuce and cheese on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Old El Paso Soft Tortillas, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 0.75 lb ground beef, 6 soft tortillas, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Soft Beef Tacos Recipe
- 15 minutes soft tacos
- Crispy Beef and Cheese Tacos
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Applesauce
Description: Tender bone-in pork chops seared golden and served with sweet applesauce on the side, a comforting and mild dinner. Simple enough for picky eaters to enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 bone-in pork chops (about 1.2 lbs total) and 3-4 apples cooked down into fresh applesauce for 2 people.
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 meatballs in marinara sauce piled onto soft buns with melted cheese, a fun handheld dinner kids love. Easy to assemble and customize.
Sale items used: Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Carbone Pasta Sauce, Pepperidge Farm Classic Buns
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Half a package of Cooked Perfect Meatballs (about 8-10 meatballs), 1 cup pasta sauce, and 2 buns for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Meatball Subs Recipe
- Meatball Sandwiches Recipe
- Best Italian Meatball Sub (Family Approved Sandwich Recipe)
Friday
Meal: Sliced Strip Steak with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Tender strip steak sliced thin and served with sweet roasted tomatoes, a simple and satisfying dinner. Mild flavors make it approachable for kids too.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 0.75 lb strip steak and half a container of tomatoes roasted for 2 people.
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 (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Old El Paso Soft Tortillas (1 pack): $2.49
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (1.2 lbs): $3.35
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (2 lbs): $3.58
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs (1 pack): $6.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $6.49
- Pepperidge Farm Classic Buns (1 pack): $3.59
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (0.75 lb): $11.24
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 container): $4.99
Pantry staples needed:
- BBQ sauce
- Taco seasoning (if not using packet above, otherwise skip)
- Shredded cheese
- Salt, pepper, olive oil
- Butter (for pork chops)
🏷️ 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.
$47.90
for 2 people · $23.95 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.