Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Meat - Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Two seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked until crispy and served alongside roasted sweet tomatoes tossed in olive oil. A simple, dairy-free meal seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.75 lb of drumsticks (about 2 pieces) and 1 cup halved tomatoes; use olive oil in place of butter.
Recipes:
- Chicken Drumsticks With Tomatoes and Peppers
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Herbes de Provence and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Meat - Ground Beef Tacos with Fresh Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned and folded into crisp taco shells, topped with fresh diced tomatoes. A quick, satisfying weeknight meal with no dairy toppings to keep it kosher.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Old El Paso Taco Seasoning or Shells, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb ground beef and 2 taco shells; use 1/4 cup diced tomatoes from the shared pack; skip cheese or sour cream, use shredded lettuce or salsa instead.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Ground Beef Tacos
- The Best Taco Meat Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Meat - Meatballs in Marinara over Pasta
Description: Pre-cooked meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce and served over pasta for a comforting, meat-based dinner. No cheese is used to keep this dish kosher and meat-only.
Sale items used: Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Carbone Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4-5 meatballs (about 1/3 of the package) and 3/4 cup marinara over 2 oz dry pasta cooked in water; store remaining meatballs and sauce for another meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Italian Meatballs
- Meatballs Marinara
- Kosher Italian-American Spaghetti and Meatballs

Thursday
Meal: Meat - Chicken Tenderloin Stir-Fry
Description: Sliced chicken tenderloins are stir-fried with fresh vegetables in olive oil and a splash of chicken broth for flavor. A quick, dairy-free, high-protein dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb chicken tenderloins, sliced thin; use chicken broth instead of butter or cream for the sauce.
Recipes:
- Chicken Stir-Fry
- Asian Chicken Stir Fry
- Healthy, Easy Chicken Tenderloin Stir-Fry Recipe

Friday
Meal: Meat - Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Caramelized Apples
Description: A boneless New York strip steak is pan-seared in olive oil and topped with apples caramelized in a touch of oil and cinnamon. A rich, dairy-free dinner perfect for the end of the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.5 lb steak and 0.5 lb apples, sliced; use olive oil instead of butter for searing and caramelizing.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.97
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 pack, shared across two meals): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Old El Paso Taco Shells or Seasoning (1 pack): $2.49
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs (1 pack): $6.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $6.49
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $1.85
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (0.5 lb): $7.50
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $0.90

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Salt, pepper, and dried herbs (oregano, thyme)
- Cinnamon
- Dry pasta
- Lettuce or salsa for tacos