Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the three most affordable proteins on this flyer: bone-in chicken thighs at $1.49/lb, boneless skinless chicken thighs at $1.99/lb, a whole chicken at $1.39/lb, and ground chuck at $5.29/lb, all of which deliver generous portions for well under $2 per person. Chicken appears on exactly two of the five nights (once as a whole roasted bird and once as boneless thighs in a skillet preparation), keeping the week varied without over-relying on any single protein. Ground chuck anchors a hearty weeknight dinner that stretches easily for four. The T-Bone steak at $12.99/lb is clearly the premium item on this flyer and earns the one splurge night; at that price point it is a treat, and the portion is sized accordingly to keep the overall week from running away. The Campari tomatoes, green bell peppers, cabbage, and celery hearts all pull double duty across multiple meals, which is where the real savings come from this week - fresh produce at under $1 per unit is genuinely hard to beat in late August.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Braised Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Campari Tomatoes and Green Bell Peppers (Meat)
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared in a hot skillet until golden, then simmered with diced Campari tomatoes and sliced green bell peppers until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through. Served over pantry rice, this is a bright, savory one-pan dinner that comes together in well under an hour.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Campari Tomatoes, Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 5-6 thighs) for 4 people. Use the full 16 oz. container of Campari tomatoes and 2 green bell peppers. Serve over 2 cups dry rice cooked from pantry.
Recipes:
- Tomato Braised Chicken Thighs
- Easy Boneless Chicken Thighs and Peppers

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Stuffed Bell Peppers with Classico Pasta Sauce (Meat)
Description: Halved green bell peppers are filled with seasoned Certified Angus Beef ground chuck, onion, and garlic, then topped with Classico pasta sauce and baked in the oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. This is a satisfying, colorful baked dinner with no stovetop juggling required after the peppers go in.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck, Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers, Classico Pasta Sauce or Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck and 4 large green bell peppers (tops cut off, hollowed out) for 4 people. Use one 15-24 oz. jar of Classico pasta sauce spooned over the tops before baking at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Stuffed Peppers
- Kosher Stuffed Peppers

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken with Celery Hearts and Cabbage Slaw (Meat)
Description: A whole chicken is seasoned with pantry spices and roasted in the oven until the skin is crisp and the juices run clear, then rested and carved at the table. A simple side slaw of shredded green cabbage dressed with a light vinegar and oil mixture rounds out the plate with crunch and freshness.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Chicken, Locally Grown Celery Hearts, Locally Grown Green Cabbage
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total (including roasting)
Serving note: Use one whole chicken at approximately 4 lbs. Use half a head of green cabbage (about 1 lb) shredded for slaw and 2-3 stalks of celery hearts sliced thin and tossed in. Make-ahead note: the slaw can be dressed and refrigerated up to 2 hours before dinner; tent the rested chicken loosely with foil while the slaw is plated.
Recipes:
- Jewish Deli Slaw

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak with Sauteed Cabbage and Celery (Meat)
Description: T-Bone steaks are brought to room temperature, seasoned generously with salt and pepper, and seared in a very hot cast-iron or heavy skillet with a drizzle of cooking oil until a deep crust forms, then finished to medium-rare and rested before slicing. A quick saute of shredded green cabbage and sliced celery hearts in the same pan with a splash of chicken broth makes a savory, wilted side that uses every bit of the fond left behind.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak, Locally Grown Green Cabbage, Locally Grown Celery Hearts, Wesson Cooking Oil or Pam Cooking Spray
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2.5 lbs of T-Bone steak (two steaks, each about 1.25 lbs, shared between 4 people with slicing). Use about 1 lb of shredded cabbage and the remaining celery hearts stalks for the saute. One bottle or can of Wesson Cooking Oil or Pam Cooking Spray covers this meal and the week.

Friday
Meal: BBQ Bone-In Chicken Thighs with Aunt Millie's Bread (Meat)
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are coated in Kraft BBQ Sauce and baked in the oven at high heat until the skin is lacquered and caramelized and the meat is fully cooked through, then served with slices of Aunt Millie's Bread to soak up the extra sauce. This is a crowd-pleasing, hands-on Friday dinner with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce, Aunt Millie's Bread
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs of bone-in chicken thighs (approximately 5-6 thighs) for 4 people. Use one 17.5-18 oz. bottle of Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce for coating and dipping. Serve with one 22 oz. loaf of Aunt Millie's Bread, sliced at the table.
Recipes:
- Easy Bone in Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $3.98
- Campari Tomatoes (1 pack, 16 oz.): $2.99
- Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers (6 peppers): $4.74
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $7.94
- Classico Pasta Sauce or Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Chicken (4 lbs): $5.56
- Locally Grown Celery Hearts (1 bunch): $2.49
- Locally Grown Green Cabbage (2 lbs): $1.38
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak (2.5 lbs): $32.48
- Wesson Cooking Oil or Pam Cooking Spray (1 bottle/can): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (2.5 lbs): $3.73
- Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $1.49
- Aunt Millie's Bread (1 loaf, 22 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain white rice (for Monday)
- Garlic cloves
- Yellow onion
- Olive oil (for slaw dressing and general cooking)
- Red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (for cabbage slaw)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth (for Thursday cabbage saute)