Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Bell Peppers
Description: Two chicken drumsticks are browned in olive oil and slowly braised in chicken broth with sweet corn cut fresh from the cob and sliced bell pepper until tender and flavorful. The result is a hearty, satisfying one-pan meal with a light, savory broth perfect for spooning over everything.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Swanson Broth ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 drumsticks, approximately 0.75 lb total at $0.99/lb; 1 ear of sweet corn; 1 bell pepper (half used in this meal, half reserved for Friday); 1 can Swanson broth. Since the buy-7 produce deal requires purchasing 7 bell peppers at $1 each, plan to use them across multiple meals and snacks this week. Braise covered on low heat for about 35 minutes after browning.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Corn
- Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Yellow Mustard and Red Peppers

Tuesday
Meal: (Dairy) Vegetable Frittata with Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, and Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Three eggs are whisked and poured over sauteed mushrooms and diced bell pepper in an oven-safe skillet, then topped with Kraft shredded cheese and finished under the broiler until golden and set. This protein-rich dairy meal comes together quickly and makes a satisfying dinner with no meat involved.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms ($2/$5 for 2 packs), Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese ($2/$5 for 2 packs), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs ($6.99 each for 18 ct.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs from the 18-count carton (which will carry over for the week); half of one 8 oz Kraft shredded cheese pack (the other half keeps in the fridge); half of one 8 oz mushroom pack; half a bell pepper from Monday's purchase. No meat or meat-adjacent ingredients are used in this meal.

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Ground Beef and Red Gold Tomato Pasta with Vidalia Onion
Description: A quarter pound of ground beef is browned with diced Vidalia onion, then simmered with a can of Red Gold diced tomatoes and tossed with cooked Creamette pasta for a simple, hearty meat sauce. This classic combination is deeply savory and uses no dairy whatsoever, keeping it strictly kosher meat.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. ($4.99/lb), Red Gold Tomatoes ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Creamette Pasta ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef from the 3 lb package (cost prorated at $4.99/lb; remainder freezes well in individual portions); 1 can Red Gold diced tomatoes; 2 oz dry Creamette pasta; one quarter of a Vidalia onion. The 3 lb ground beef package and 5 lb onion bag will provide leftovers for future meals. No butter, cheese, or cream used.

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Baked Chicken Breasts with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Frozen Steamable Vegetables
Description: One chicken breast is seasoned with olive oil and spices, then roasted alongside cubed russet potato wedges until golden and cooked through, served with a bag of microwaved frozen steamable vegetables on the side. This is a clean, simple kosher meat meal with no dairy of any kind.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast, approximately 0.5 lb at $2.29/lb; 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag (the bag carries over for the week); 1 bag frozen steamable vegetables. Roast chicken and potatoes together at 400 degrees F for about 35 to 40 minutes. No butter or dairy used; olive oil from the pantry is the fat for roasting.

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Chicken Wing Sheet-Pan Dinner with Bell Peppers and Romaine Salad
Description: About 1 lb of chicken wings are tossed in olive oil and spices, spread on a sheet pan with sliced bell peppers, and roasted at high heat until crispy and caramelized, served alongside a simple romaine salad with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon. No dairy is used anywhere in this meal, keeping it fully kosher meat.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings ($2.79/lb), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Romaine Hearts 3 pk. ($2/$5 for 2 packs)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken wings at $2.79/lb (roughly 4 to 5 wings); 1 bell pepper from the week's supply; 1 romaine heart from the 3-pack (remainder keeps in the fridge). Roast wings at 425 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through. No butter, cheese, or dairy dressing used.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Paprikash Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings (1 lb): $2.79
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lb pkg, use 0.5 lb now, freeze rest): $14.97
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears at $4/$1, so 1 bundle of 4): $1.00
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper (7 at $1 each, buy-7 deal): $7.00
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (1 bag, buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (1 bag): $4.99
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct. (1 carton): $6.99
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (2 packs at $2/$5): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz. (2 packs at $2/$5): $5.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. (1 box, buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. (1 can, buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (1 can, buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz. (1 bag, buy-7 deal): $1.00
- Romaine Hearts 3 pk. (2 packs at $2/$5): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Paprika or other preferred spices
- Lemon (for salad dressing)