Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's plan rotates pork, chicken and beef so the kids don't get the same dinner twice: pork chops on Monday, chicken tenderloin fingers on Tuesday, cheeseburger sliders on Wednesday, chuck roast on Thursday, and BBQ ribs on Friday. Pork anchors two nights (Monday and Friday), beef anchors two (Wednesday and Thursday), and chicken gets Tuesday to itself, with familiar favorites like applesauce for dipping, mac and cheese, and Hawaiian rolls on the plates. The Mott's Applesauce deal is 2 for $5.00, so grab both jars, use one for Monday's dinner and tuck the other into lunches. Monday through Wednesday are quick weeknight cooks at 35, 35 and 25 minutes, while the roast on Thursday (in the oven by 3:30 pm) and the ribs on Friday (baked earlier in the day, sauced before serving) mostly cook on their own.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Applesauce-Style Baked Sweet Potatoes
Description: Pork Loin Assorted Chops are pan-seared until golden and served with oven-baked sweet potato wedges. Kids can dip everything in warm Mott's Applesauce for a sweet, familiar flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Bulk Sweet Potatoes, Mott's Applesauce
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops, 2 lbs sweet potatoes, 1 jar Mott's Applesauce (the 2 for $5.00 deal requires buying 2; one is used here and one is for lunches).
Recipes:
- Pork Chops and Applesauce
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Apples, Onions, and Sweet Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenderloin Fingers with Broccoli and Mac and Cheese
Description: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins are baked until golden, with Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese on the side. Steamed Broccoli Crowns add a green veggie.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins, 2 boxes mac and cheese, 2 broccoli crowns (one 2 for $3.00 deal).
Recipes:
- One Pot Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Baked Chicken Tenders (Chicken Fingers), Extra Crispy Every Time
- Broccoli and Chicken Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Cheeseburger Sliders on King's Hawaiian Rolls
Description: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck is formed into small patties, pan-cooked, and topped with Kraft Singles on soft King's Hawaiian Rolls. Serve with Red Seedless Grapes for a fun, hands-on dinner.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck, King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns, Kraft Singles, California Red Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground chuck, 1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns, 1 package Kraft Singles, 1.5 lbs grapes.
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders · Easy Family Recipes
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders: Easy Cheesy Recipe
- Easy Baked Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Chuck Roast with Red Potatoes
Description: Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast is slowly braised in the oven with Yellow or Red Potatoes until tender and easy to shred with a fork. The gravy-like juices are great spooned over the potatoes.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast, Yellow or Red Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 3 hours total
Serving note: 2 lbs chuck roast, 1 bag Yellow or Red Potatoes. Make ahead: start in the oven by 3:30 pm, or cook it the night before and reheat; total time exceeds 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Chuck Roast (Easy Crockpot Pot Roast)
- Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
- Crockpot Chuck Roast Recipe
Friday
Meal: Sticky BBQ Baked Pork Loin Back Ribs with Corn-Free Veggie Plate
Description: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs are baked low and brushed with Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce near the end. Serve with Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper strips and cucumber slices for dipping.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs, Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce, Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 2 hours total
Serving note: 2 lbs ribs, 1 bottle BBQ sauce, 4 for $5.00 pack of peppers/cucumbers (2 peppers, 2 cucumbers). Make ahead: bake ribs earlier in the day and finish with sauce before serving; total time exceeds 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven-baked BBQ Pork Ribs Recipe
- Sticky BBQ Ribs
- Sticky Ribs
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs): $3.98
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes (2 lbs): $1.98
- Mott's Applesauce (x2): $5.00
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese (x2): $2.98
- Broccoli Crowns (x2): $3.00
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns (x1): $3.99
- Kraft Singles (x1): $2.99
- California Red Seedless Grapes (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast (2 lbs): $13.98
- Yellow or Red Potatoes (x1): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs (2 lbs): $6.98
- Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce (x1): $1.49
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers (x4): $5.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter, milk, breadcrumbs, flour, onion, beef broth
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $6.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak: $12.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins or Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: BOGO $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Twin Pack Lobster Tails or Lobster Scored Claws and Arms: $15.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken Breasts, Thin Sliced Breasts, Strips or Tenderloins: $5.99/lb
- Meijer Bacon: $3.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99
- Oscar Mayer P3 Snacks or Lunchables: 3 for $5.00
- Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices or Oscar Mayer Beef Bologna: $5.99
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon: 2 for $9.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $9.99/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2 for $6.00
- Sabra Hummus: $5.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Liege Waffles: 2 for $8.00
Produce on sale:
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $1.49/lb
- Cara Cara Navel Oranges, Mandarin Oranges or Granny Smith Apples: $3.99
- Dole Chopped or Premium Salad Kits or Fresh from Meijer Salad Bowls: 2 for $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes: $0.99/lb
- Local Apple Tote Bag: $0.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Autumncrisp Grapes: $5.99
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers or Seedless English Cucumbers: 4 for $5.00
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Caramel Apple: $5.99
- Naturipe Berry Snacks: 2 for $5.00
- Brussels Sprouts: 2 for $5.00
- Organic Brussels Sprouts: $4.49
- Yellow or Red Potatoes: $2.99
- Broccoli Crowns: 2 for $3.00
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Singles: $2.99
- Country Crock Spread or Drizzle & Sizzle: $2.99
- Kraft Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese: $3.49
- Tillamook Chunk, Shredded, Sliced or Cream Cheese: 2 for $7.00
- Silk Almondmilk: $2.79
- Coffee mate Creamer: $5.99
- Coffee mate Natural Bliss Creamers or Starbucks Creamers: 2 for $8.00
- International Delight Flavored Creamers or Cold Foam Creamers: 2 for $7.00
- Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese: 3 for $6.00
- Chobani Greek Yogurt: $3.99
- Purple Cow Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt: $2.99
- Kraft Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese: $3.89
- Nestlé Refrigerated Cookie Dough: 2 for $7.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- King's Hawaiian Rolls or Buns: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Single Layer Carrot Cake: $9.99
- Ball Park Buns: 2 for $5.00
- Fresh from Meijer 4 Ct. Unfilled Muffins or 12 Ct. Mini Muffins: $4.49
Pantry on sale:
- Ken's Dressing: $3.99
- Barilla Pasta: 3 for $4.00
- Bush's Chili Beans, Hunt's Tomatoes, Rotel Tomatoes or Del Monte Canned Vegetables: 4 for $5.00
- Meijer Party Size Potato Chips or Tortilla Chips: 2 for $5.00
- M&M's or Mars Party Size Bagged Candy: $14.99
- Bush's Baked Beans or Grillin' Beans: 2 for $5.00
- Randall Deluxe Beans: $4.19
- Campbell's Chunky Soup: 4 for $5.00
- Kettle & Fire Bone Broth: $8.99
- Meijer Heat & Eat Rice: $1.39
- Kraft Grated Cheese: $3.99
- Fiesta Grande Tortilla Chips or Salsa: $4.99
- Tasty Bite Rice or Entrée: $2.89
- Pace Salsa or Picante, Nacho Sauce or Queso Bowl: $2.49
- Meijer Salad Dressing: 2 for $4.00
- Frank's RedHot Sauce: 2 for $7.00
- Ragu Pasta Sauces: 4 for $6.00
- La Banderita Flour Taco Tortillas: $2.49
- Hellmann's Mayo Squeeze or Flavored Mayo: 2 for $8.00
- Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes or Special K Cereal: $1.99
- Krusteaz Muffin, Cake or Quick Bread Mixes: 2 for $5.00
- Mott's Applesauce: 2 for $5.00
- Quaker Instant Premium Oatmeal: $3.99
- Kellogg's Pop-Tarts: $1.99
- Nature Valley Granola Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $5.49
- Betty Crocker Pouch Cookie Mixes or Delights Brownie Mixes: 2 for $6.00
- Donut Shop, McCafé, Caribou or Green Mountain K-Cups: $5.99
- Bigelow Tea: 2 for $6.00
- Halloween Trick or Treat Non-Chocolate Bagged Candy: $4.49
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99
- Halloween Snack Size Bagged Chocolate: $5.79
- Twizzlers Licorice or Jolly Rancher Ropes: $3.99
- Wonderful Pistachios: $8.59
- Hershey's King Size Candy Singles: 2 for $5.00
- Dove Large Bag Chocolate: $8.99
- Little Debbie Family Packs: 2 for $5.00
- Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos Tortilla Chips or Dips: 3 for $9.00 when you buy 3 or more
- Pringles: 3 for $7.00 when you buy 3 or more
- Jack Link's Jerky: $9.99
- Tate's Cookies: $4.99
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish: $7.99
- Meijer Fudge Cookies or Crackers: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Oreo Cookies or Chips Ahoy Cookies: 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2 or more
- V8 Vegetable Juice or V-Fusion: $2.99
- Faygo Pop: 2 for $7.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Heinz Ketchup Easy Squeeze or Simply Ketchup: $3.99
- Heinz Relish or Yellow Mustard: $1.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce: $1.49
- Heinz Flavor Tour Sauce: $2.99
- Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta Shells & Cheese: $3.99
- Kraft Power Mac and Cheese Dinner: $1.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce or Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce: $1.99
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: $3.99
- Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese: $1.49
- Velveeta Cheese: $7.49
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables with Drink: 2 for $5.00
- Claussen Pickles: 2 for $8.00
- Maxwell House Ground Coffee: $11.99
- Taco Bell Dinner Kits, Flavored Shells or Taco Sauces: BOGO $1.00
- Kool-Aid Jammers: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Crystal Light On-The-Go Drink Mixes: 2 for $6.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Jell-O Pudding, Gelatin or Temptations: 2 for $6.00
- Frederik's by Meijer Salsa: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Asian or Hispanic Cooking Sauce: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Salad Dressing, Marinade or Wing Sauce: $3.49
- Frederik's by Meijer 100% Pure Maple Syrup: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer San Marzano Style Tomatoes or Passata: $2.99
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Coffee or Pods: $7.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products (24 pk): $12.49
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Dr Pepper Products (2 liter): 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Simply or Minute Maid Drinks or Gold Peak Tea: $1.99
- Simply Juice: 2 for $8.00
- Starbucks Iced Coffee: $4.99
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels: 2 for $8.00
- Bloom Energy or Cafe Bustelo Coffee Beverages: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Protein2o Infused Water: 2 for $5.00 when you buy 2 or more
- Monster or Reign Energy Drinks: 3 for $7.00 when you buy 3 or more
- Glaceau smartwater or Eternal Naturally Alkaline Spring Water: $5.99
- Java Monster Coffee + Energy Drinks or Propel Electrolyte Water Beverages: $8.99
Frozen on sale:
- DiGiorno Rising Crust, Hand Tossed, Wood Fired or Pizzeria Thin Frozen Pizza: $4.99
- Stouffer's Frozen Meals or Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals: 4 for $10.00
- Banquet Frozen Mega Bowls or Jimmy Dean Frozen Bowls: 4 for $10.00
- Perdue Frozen Prepared Chicken or Yummy Frozen Chicken: $4.99
- Birds Eye Voila! Frozen Meal or Bertolli Frozen Skillet Meal: $5.99
- On-Cor Family Meals or Banquet Multi-Serve Frozen Meals: 3 for $12.00
- Smucker's Uncrustables: 2 for $8.00
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetables: 5 for $6.00
- Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes: 2 for $9.00
- Outshine Fruit Bars or Frollies Ice Pops: $2.99
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream or Talenti Gelato or Sorbetto: 2 for $8.00
- Meijer Frozen Pizza: 3 for $9.00
- Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $7.99
- Meijer Stuffed Chicken Breasts: $9.99
🛒 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.
$71.58
for 4 people · $17.89 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of October 07, 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.