Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Simmered Chicken Thighs with Creamer Potatoes and Vidalia Onions (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Four bone-in chicken thighs are gently simmered in chicken broth with halved creamer potatoes and sliced Vidalia onions until tender and deeply savory. This one-pot meal is simple, satisfying, and perfectly scaled for two hungry people.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 chicken thighs (approximately 1.5 lbs total at $1.49/lb); use half the 1.5 lb bag of creamer potatoes (BOGO deal means second bag is free - save it for Thursday); use about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions; use 1 can of Swanson Broth in place of any dairy fat for simmering liquid.

Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Bean Skillet with Bell Peppers over Creamette Pasta (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Certified Angus Beef ground round is browned with diced bell peppers and Bush's beans in a seasoned tomato-based skillet sauce, then ladled over al dente Creamette pasta. This hearty, colorful dish comes together in under 30 minutes and makes generous portions for two.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round, Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, Bush's Ingredient Beans, Creamette Pasta, Red Gold Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of ground round (at $7.29/lb); use 1 bell pepper; use 1 can of Bush's beans and 1 can of Red Gold Tomatoes; use about 4 oz (half a 12 oz box) of Creamette pasta - no butter or cheese in this meat meal, finish with olive oil from the pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Baby Spinach Frittata with Sargento Cheese (Dairy)
Description: DAIRY - Six eggs are whisked and poured over wilted baby spinach in an oven-safe skillet, then topped with Sargento cheese slices and baked until golden and set. This protein-rich frittata is a quick, satisfying dairy meal that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit on the side.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs, Fresh from Meijer Baby Spinach, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs from the 18-count carton (plenty left for the week); use 1 bag of baby spinach (BOGO deal means second bag is free - save it for Friday's salad); use 3 to 4 slices of Sargento cheese on top; this is a dairy meal so cheese and butter are appropriate here.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Spinach Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins with Roasted Creamer Potatoes and Bolthouse Carrot Sides (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Boneless chicken tenderloins are seasoned and pan-seared in olive oil until golden, then served alongside oven-roasted creamer potatoes and steamed Bolthouse carrot sides. This bright, balanced plate is light yet filling and comes together in about 35 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Bolthouse Carrot Sides
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken tenderloins (at $3.99/lb); use the second half of the creamer potato bag saved from Monday; use 1 package of Bolthouse Carrot Sides; use olive oil from the pantry in place of any butter since this is a meat meal.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak with Baby Spinach Salad and Wish-Bone Dressing (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Two portions of Certified Angus Beef top round steak are seasoned simply and pan-seared to medium doneness, then sliced and served over a fresh baby spinach salad dressed with Wish-Bone dressing. The tender steak and crisp greens make an elegant yet budget-friendly end to the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless, Fresh from Meijer Baby Spinach, Wish-Bone or Western Dressings
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of top round steak (at $7.99/lb) for two generous portions; use the second free bag of baby spinach saved from Wednesday; use 1 bottle of Wish-Bone dressing (2 for $4 deal - use the second bottle as a pantry staple going forward); no dairy of any kind in this meat meal.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.75 lbs): $2.99
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round (0.75 lbs): $5.47
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless (1 lb): $7.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1 bag, second bag free via BOGO): $0.00 (BOGO - first bag price not stated in flyer, listed as BOGO with no base price shown)
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct.: $6.99
- Fresh from Meijer Baby Spinach 6 oz. (1 bag, second bag free via Buy 2 Get 2 Free): $0.00 (Buy 2 Get 2 Free - base price not stated in flyer)
- Sargento Cheese Slices 5-8 oz. (1 pack, part of 2 for $6): $3.00
- Bush's Ingredient Beans 15-16 oz. (buy 7 at $1 each, use 1 can this week): $7.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (included in the 7-pack purchase above): $0.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. (included in the 7-pack purchase above): $0.00
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (included in the 7-pack purchase above): $0.00
- Bell Pepper (buy 7 at $1 each, use 1 this week): $7.00
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (0.5 lbs at $1.29/lb): $0.65
- Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. (x1): $2.49
- Wish-Bone or Western Dressings 15 oz. (2 for $4): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing chicken and steak in meat meals)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Paprika or Italian seasoning
- Butter (for Wednesday's dairy frittata only)