Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural: $0.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs feeds 4 generously = roughly $2.48 total, $0.62/person
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural: $2.29/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = roughly $4.58 total, $1.15/person
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural: $2.79/lb - about 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = roughly $6.98 total, $1.75/person
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs feeds 4 in a pasta or bowl = roughly $7.49 total, $1.87/person
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct: $6.99 each - one 18-ct carton covers a frittata for 4 = $6.99 total, $1.75/person
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Ribeye Steak: $13.99/lb - about 2 lbs feeds 4 = roughly $27.98 total, $7.00/person - premium, skipped

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor one of the most satisfying dinners for well under $3 total on protein. Chicken breasts at $2.29/lb and ground beef at $4.99/lb (bought as a 3 lb package, with leftovers) round out the everyday nights at very reasonable per-person costs. Eggs from the True Goodness 18-ct carton come in at a similar per-serving cost to wings and give the week a welcome change of pace with a hearty vegetable frittata. The ribeye at $13.99/lb would push a single night past $7 per person, which would blow the weekly ceiling on its own, so it was deliberately skipped in favor of keeping the full five-night total comfortably inside the $10-$18 per person range. The $1-each multi-buy deals on pantry staples like pasta, canned tomatoes, broth, beans, potatoes, and frozen vegetables do a lot of heavy lifting this week, turning modest proteins into complete, filling dinners without adding much to the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Bell Peppers
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seared in olive oil until golden, then simmered with diced bell peppers, onion, canned tomatoes, and chicken broth until cooked through and deeply flavorful. Serve alongside fresh sweet corn on the cob for a colorful, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural ($0.99/lb), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Swanson Broth 14.5 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 2.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 4 people at $0.99/lb = $2.48. Use 2 bell peppers, 4 ears of sweet corn, 1 can Red Gold Tomatoes, 1 can Swanson Broth, and about 1/4 of the Vidalia onion bag. Total time is about 45 minutes; start the braise first and add corn to boil in a separate pot in the last 10 minutes.
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: Beaten eggs are combined with sauteed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion, then finished in the oven with a generous layer of Kraft shredded cheese on top until puffed and golden. This hearty egg-based dinner is served with sliced Honeycrisp apples on the side for a fresh, balanced meal.
Sale items used: True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct ($6.99 each), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz ($2/$5), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz ($2/$5), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: Use 10 eggs from the 18-ct carton (one carton purchased, remainder used for breakfasts). Use 1 package of True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms, 2 bell peppers, and 1 package of Kraft Shredded Cheese. Buy 1 lb of Honeycrisp apples for the side. Purchase 2 packages of Kraft Shredded Cheese and 2 packages of True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms together to hit the $2/$5 pricing on each.

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Ground Beef and Red Gold Tomato Pasta with Vidalia Onion
Description: Browned ground beef is combined with sauteed Vidalia onion, canned Red Gold tomatoes, and garlic to make a rich, chunky meat sauce that is tossed with Creamette pasta and finished with fresh herbs. This is a straightforward, filling pasta dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger ($4.99/lb), Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground beef from the 3 lb package (purchase the full 3 lb package at $4.99/lb = $14.97; remaining 1.5 lbs can be frozen for later use - only the 1.5 lbs used this week is counted toward the meal cost). Use 1 box of Creamette Pasta and 2 cans of Red Gold Tomatoes. The 3 lb package is required to hit the sale price.

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Baked Chicken Breasts with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Frozen Steamable Vegetables
Description: Chicken breasts are seasoned with pantry spices and baked in the oven alongside cubed russet potatoes tossed in olive oil until golden and tender. A bag of Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables rounds out the plate for a complete, no-fuss dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural ($2.29/lb), Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Swanson Broth 14.5 oz ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of chicken breasts for 4 people at $2.29/lb = $4.58. Use 1 bag of Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag, use about half), 1 bag of Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables, and 1 can of Swanson Broth for basting. Total time is about 50 minutes; get potatoes in the oven first and add chicken after 10 minutes so both finish together.

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Chicken Wing Sheet-Pan Dinner with Bell Peppers and Romaine Salad
Description: Chicken wings are tossed with pantry spices and roasted in the oven at high heat until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through, served alongside roasted bell peppers. A simple romaine salad with Wish-Bone dressing completes the meal for a festive end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural ($2.79/lb), Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more), Romaine Hearts 3 pk ($2/$5), Wish-Bone or Western Dressings 15 oz ($2/$4), Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 2.5 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people at $2.79/lb = $6.98. Use 2 bell peppers, 1 package of Romaine Hearts (3 pk), and 1 bottle of Wish-Bone Dressing (purchase 2 bottles to hit the $2/$4 price). Total oven time is about 45-50 minutes at 425 degrees F; pat wings dry before seasoning for best crispiness.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Paprikash Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks All natural (2.5 lbs): $2.48
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts All natural (2 lbs): $4.58
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings All natural (2.5 lbs): $6.98
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lb package required for sale price): $14.97
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs 18 ct (x1): $6.99
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz (x3, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $3.00
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz (x2, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $2.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz (x1, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $1.00
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (x1, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $1.00
- Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz (x1, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $1.00
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x6, part of 7-for-$1 multi-buy): $6.00
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears, $4 for $1): $1.00
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz (x2, $2/$5): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded or Chunk Cheese 7-8 oz (x2, $2/$5): $5.00
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99
- Vidalia Onions 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- Romaine Hearts 3 pk (x1, part of $2/$5 - purchase x2 to hit deal): $5.00
- Wish-Bone or Western Dressings 15 oz (x2, $2/$4): $4.00

Note on 7-for-$1 multi-buy: The $1-each pricing requires buying 7 or more qualifying items. The items listed above that carry this pricing (Red Gold Tomatoes x3, Swanson Broth x2, Creamette Pasta x1, Russet Potatoes x1, Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables x1, Bell Peppers x6) total well over 7 units across the transaction, satisfying the threshold. Each is priced at $1 per unit as listed.

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing, roasting, and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Paprika or garlic powder (for chicken seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh or dried parsley