Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.19/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Ground Beef or Ground Beef and Pork Blend: BOGO 40% off, $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $3.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: BOGO 40% off
- Johnsonville Fresh or Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage: BOGO 40% off
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: BOGO 50% off
- Bell's Beer or Fresh from Meijer Brats: BOGO 40% off
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.29/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Small Pack Ground Beef or Chicken: BOGO 50% off
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast: $7.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $2.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins: $2.79/lb
- Meijer Meatballs: $5.99 for 20-32 oz.
- Hormel Black Label or Natural Choice Bacon: $4.99 for 12-16 oz.
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon: BOGO 40% off
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey: $4.99 for 16 oz.
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties: $5.99 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.69 each
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Multicolor Peppers: $5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes: BOGO $1 off, 12 oz.
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: BOGO 50% off
- Vidalia Onions: $4.99 for 5 lb. bag
- Meijer Frozen Green Beans or Broccoli Cuts: $2.39 for 32 oz.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off, effectively ~$1.19/lb after deal): ~$2.38 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins ($2.79/lb): ~$5.58 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs ($2.99/lb): ~$5.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.99/lb): ~$5.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb): ~$6.38 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs ($3.29/lb): ~$6.58 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb): ~$7.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($3.99/lb): ~$7.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey ($4.99 per 16 oz.): ~$9.98 for two 16 oz. packages feeds 4
- Hormel Bacon ($4.99 per 12-16 oz.): supporting role, not a standalone dinner protein
- Meijer Meatballs ($5.99 for 20-32 oz.): ~$5.99 for one large package feeds 4
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties ($5.99 per 16 oz.): ~$11.98 for two packages feeds 4
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast ($7.99/lb): ~$15.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4 - premium
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin ($8.29/lb): ~$16.58 for 2 lbs feeds 4 - premium
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham/Chicken/Turkey ($9.99/lb): ~$19.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4 - premium deli
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off): premium seafood even with discount - premium
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak ($11.99/lb): ~$23.98 for 2 lbs feeds 4 - most premium

Why these meals: Ground beef at effectively around $1.19 per pound after the BOGO 40% off deal is the star of this week's flyer, and it earns its place anchoring Monday's skillet dinner at just over $2 for all the meat you need. Boneless half-cut pork loin at $2.79 per pound is another genuine everyday bargain and powers a flavorful sheet pan dinner mid-week. Chicken thighs at $3.19 per pound are reliably economical and versatile, perfect for a garlic herb roast on Tuesday. Boneless pork tenderloins at $2.99 per pound round out the budget nights with a lean, fast-cooking Friday option. For the one premium night, smoked salmon from Latitude 45 at BOGO 40% off is actually the most accessible seafood value on this flyer, and it needs zero cooking, making it both the most practical and the most affordable way to add a special dinner to the week. The Chuck Steak, sirloin steak, and deli-counter meats were all deliberately skipped because their discounted prices still land well above $7-8 per pound, which would push the weekly total outside a reasonable range for a family of four.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry Skillet with Mushrooms
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with colorful bell peppers, savory mushrooms, and Vidalia onion in a single skillet for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner. The natural juices from the vegetables create a light sauce that coats every bite without any added starch.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off), Multicolor Peppers, True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off), Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef, 3 bell peppers, 8 oz. mushrooms, and half a Vidalia onion divided into 4 equal portions
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Stir Fry
- Ground Beef Mushroom Onion Stir Fry

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli
Description: Bone-in-style boneless chicken thighs are rubbed with garlic, olive oil, and dried herbs then roasted until golden and juicy alongside fresh broccoli crowns that caramelize at the edges. It is a simple, hands-off dinner that fills the kitchen with great aroma.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Broccoli Crowns (x2)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs and 2 broccoli crowns divided into 4 portions
Recipes:
- Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
- Healthy Low Carb Creamy Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Sheet Pan Pork Loin with Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, and Avocado Crema
Description: Sliced boneless half-cut pork loin is seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates and roasted on a sheet pan alongside multicolor peppers and mushrooms until tender and lightly caramelized. Each plate is finished with a cool, creamy avocado topping that balances the warm roasted flavors beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins, Multicolor Peppers, True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off), Minis Avocados, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork loin, 3 peppers, 8 oz. mushrooms, and 3 avocados from the bag mashed into crema, divided into 4 plates
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables
- Pork chops keto recipe with asparagus and mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Smoked Salmon Cucumber Stacks with Cream Cheese and Avocado
Description: Latitude 45 smoked salmon is layered over thick cucumber rounds with whipped cream cheese and sliced avocado for a no-cook dinner that feels elegant but comes together in minutes. A squeeze of lemon and fresh cracked pepper bring brightness to every bite of this low-carb crowd-pleaser.
Sale items used: Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off), Meijer Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese, Minis Avocados
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages smoked salmon (buying 2, getting 40% off second), 1 package cream cheese, and 3 avocados divided across 4 generous plates with cucumber from pantry
Recipes:
- Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Cucumber Bites
- Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll with Avocado

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Bacon, Green Beans, and Tomatoes
Description: Lean boneless pork tenderloins are sliced into medallions and pan-seared until golden, then served alongside crispy Hormel bacon-studded frozen green beans and fresh Flavor Bombs tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying end to the week. The combination of smoky bacon and sweet burst tomatoes makes this simple plate taste far more complex than the effort required.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins, Hormel Black Label Bacon, Meijer Frozen Green Beans, Flavor Bombs Tomatoes (BOGO $1 off)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork tenderloin, 1 package bacon crumbled in, 32 oz. frozen green beans, and 1 package tomatoes divided into 4 plates
Recipes:
- Pork Loin with Bacon-Wrapped Green Beans
- One Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Veggies

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Beef, 2 lbs (BOGO 40% off, 2 lbs at effective ~$1.19/lb): $2.38
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, 2 lbs: $6.38
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins, 2 lbs: $5.58
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon x2 packages (BOGO 40% off pair): $11.98 (estimated $9.99 regular each, pay $9.99 + $5.99)
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins, 2 lbs: $5.98
- Hormel Black Label Bacon, 1 package: $4.99
- Multicolor Peppers, 1 pkg (6 ct.): $5.99
- True Goodness Organic White Mushrooms x2 packages (BOGO 50% off pair): $7.49 (estimated $4.99 each, pay $4.99 + $2.50)
- Vidalia Onions, 1 bag (5 lb.): $4.99
- Broccoli Crowns x2: $3.38
- Minis Avocados, 1 bag (6 ct.): $2.99
- Meijer Soft Whipped Cream Cheese, 1 package (8 oz.): $1.99
- Flavor Bombs Tomatoes, 1 package (BOGO $1 off, buying 1 at $1 off): $3.49 (estimated regular $4.49, sale $3.49)
- Meijer Frozen Green Beans, 1 bag (32 oz.): $2.39
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings, 1 package: $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Dried herbs (Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for salmon plates)
- Cucumber (for Thursday salmon stacks)
- Pam Cooking Spray or butter for searing