Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.49/lb, about 2 lbs for 4 people = $2.98 total, roughly $0.75/person
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round: $7.29/lb, about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $10.94 total, roughly $2.74/person
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb, about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $5.99 total, roughly $1.50/person (note: per-lb price is low but portion needs are moderate; ranks third because the per-lb rate is higher than ground round's effective per-serving yield)
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless: $7.99/lb, about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $11.99 total, roughly $3.00/person
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak: $13.99/lb, about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $20.99 total, roughly $5.25/person

Corrected ranking (strict per-serving order):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.49/lb, 2 lbs for 4 people = $2.98, roughly $0.75/person
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb, 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $5.99, roughly $1.50/person
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round: $7.29/lb, 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $10.94, roughly $2.74/person
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless: $7.99/lb, 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $11.99, roughly $3.00/person
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak: $13.99/lb, 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $20.99, roughly $5.25/person

The Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak is the clear premium item at $13.99/lb and is skipped entirely this week because even a modest 1.5 lb purchase would push the per-person total well past the ceiling on its own. The Top Round Steak at $7.99/lb earns the single premium night - it is a genuinely affordable steak cut and the most budget-friendly way to get a steak dinner on the table. The four everyday nights lean on chicken thighs (the best deal on the entire flyer at $1.49/lb), chicken tenderloins, and ground round, all of which keep individual night costs low. The Swanson Broth at $1 each and the $1 Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables add flavor and bulk without meaningfully raising the total. The Boneless Strip Steak was deliberately skipped because its per-serving cost alone would consume most of the weekly budget ceiling.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Thighs with Creamer Potatoes and Baby Spinach (Meat)
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seared in olive oil until golden, then braised in Swanson chicken broth with Vidalia onions and garlic until cooked through and deeply savory. The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes are added to the braising liquid to absorb the pan juices, and fresh baby spinach is stirred in at the end to wilt gently into the dish.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs (about 4-5 pieces), 2 packages The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes, 0.5 lb Vidalia onions, 1 package baby spinach, 1 can Swanson Broth; serves 4 comfortably with no sides needed.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl (Meat)
Description: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion and sliced bell peppers, then seasoned and served over a Knorr Rice Side cooked in Swanson broth for extra depth. The result is a hearty, colorful weeknight bowl that comes together entirely in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round, Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Knorr Pasta or Rice Side, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground round, 3 bell peppers, 0.5 lb Vidalia onions, 2 packages Knorr Rice Side (each package serves 2), 1 can Swanson Broth used to cook the rice; serves 4.
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef & Bell Pepper Rice Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Top Round Steak with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Mushrooms (Meat)
Description: Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless is sliced thin against the grain, seasoned simply, and seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned and cooked through. Russet potatoes are cut into wedges and roasted alongside True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms tossed in olive oil and garlic for a complete plate.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless, Russet Potatoes, True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: 1.5 lbs top round steak, 4 Russet Potatoes (1 per person), 1 package True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (the $2 for 5 deal - purchase 2 packages); potato wedges go into the oven first at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, steak is seared in the last 10 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Baby Spinach over Creamette Pasta (Meat)
Description: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins are cut into bite-sized pieces and cooked in a hot skillet with olive oil, sliced bell peppers, and Vidalia onion until golden and cooked through, then tossed with wilted baby spinach and served over Creamette Pasta. A splash of Swanson broth deglazes the pan and creates a light, savory sauce that coats every strand of pasta.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach, Creamette Pasta, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins, 2 bell peppers, 0.5 lb Vidalia onions, 1 package baby spinach, 1 box Creamette Pasta, 1 can Swanson Broth; serves 4.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Thigh and Vegetable Sheet-Pan Dinner with Carrots and Potatoes (Meat)
Description: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roasted on a sheet pan alongside Meijer Baby-Cut Carrots and Russet Potato wedges until the skin is crisp and the vegetables are caramelized at the edges. This is a hands-off, one-pan dinner that fills the kitchen with savory aromas and requires almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Meijer Baby-Cut Carrots, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs (4-5 pieces), 1 bag Meijer Baby-Cut Carrots, 3 Russet Potatoes cut into wedges; roast at 425 degrees for 40-45 minutes, flipping vegetables halfway through; serves 4.
Recipes:
- Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Vegetables and Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (4 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $5.96
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $10.94
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (x2 packages): $2.00
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (1.5 lbs total): $1.94
- Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach (x2 packages): $2.00
- Swanson Broth (x3 cans): $3.00
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x5 peppers): $5.00
- Knorr Pasta or Rice Side (x2 packages): $2.00
- Russet Potatoes (x7 potatoes): $7.00
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packages at $2 for 5 deal): $5.00
- Creamette Pasta (x1 box): $1.00
- Meijer Baby-Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Paprika or garlic powder for seasoning steak and chicken