Meijer Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.49/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $2.98 total / $0.75 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79/lb - 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = $6.98 total / $1.74 per serving
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.49 each - 1 roll feeds 4 = $3.49 total / $0.87 per serving (note: ranked here by actual cost; spareribs cost more total but sausage is a lighter protein portion, placed after spareribs by total meal protein cost)
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: $3.99 each - 4 chops feeds 4 = $15.96 total / $3.99 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $7.98 total / $2.00 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round: $7.29/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $10.94 total / $2.73 per serving
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin: $6.99 each - 1 filet feeds 4 = $6.99 total / $1.75 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 each - 4 portions feeds 4 = $35.96 total / $8.99 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless: $7.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $11.99 total / $3.00 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak: $13.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $20.99 total / $5.25 per serving

Corrected ranking (strict per-serving order):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.49/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $2.98 total / $0.75 per serving
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties: $3.49 each - 1 roll feeds 4 = $3.49 total / $0.87 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.79/lb - 2.5 lbs feeds 4 = $6.98 total / $1.75 per serving
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin: $6.99 each - 1 filet feeds 4 = $6.99 total / $1.75 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $7.98 total / $2.00 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round: $7.29/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $10.94 total / $2.73 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak Boneless: $7.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $11.99 total / $3.00 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless: $3.99 each - 4 chops feeds 4 = $15.96 total / $3.99 per serving
- Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak: $13.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $20.99 total / $5.25 per serving
- Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 each - 4 portions feeds 4 = $35.96 total / $8.99 per serving

Why these meals: This week's plan leans hard on chicken thighs at $1.49/lb and the $3.49 Bob Evans sausage roll as two of the most affordable proteins on the flyer, keeping those nights well under $1 per person for the protein alone. The Smithfield Pork Loin Filet at $6.99 flat and Certified Angus Beef Ground Round at $7.29/lb round out the economical half of the week at very reasonable per-serving costs. The Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions at $8.99 each are the clear premium item this week - four individual portions for four people means $35.96 just for the protein - so salmon earns the single premium night and the rest of the week stays grounded in budget-friendly cuts. The Certified Angus Beef Boneless Strip Steak at $13.99/lb was deliberately skipped because even at a sale price it would push the weekly total well past the ceiling, and the salmon already fills the one premium slot. Avocados at $1 each, bell peppers at $1 each, baby spinach at $2 for 2, and Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables at $1 each fill out the low-carb vegetable sides without adding much to the bill.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Baby Spinach
Description: Bone-in skin-on chicken thighs are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until the skin is golden and crispy, then finished in the oven until cooked through. Sliced bell peppers and fresh baby spinach are sauteed in the same pan drippings, picking up all the savory fond for a simple, satisfying low-carb side.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper, Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken thighs (approximately 4 thighs), 2 bell peppers, and 1 bag of baby spinach for 4 people.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Keto Chicken and Spinach

Tuesday
Meal: Bob Evans Sausage and Egg Scramble with Sauteed Mushrooms and Avocado
Description: Crumbled Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage is browned in a skillet, then True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs are scrambled directly into the pan with the sausage for a hearty, protein-packed dinner. Sliced mushrooms are cooked alongside and the scramble is served topped with sliced fresh avocado for healthy fat and creaminess.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties, True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs, True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms, Extra Large Avocado
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage roll, 8 eggs (from 1 carton), 1 package of mushrooms, and 2 avocados sliced and divided among 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Veggie & Sausage Low-Carb Egg Scramble

Wednesday
Meal: Smithfield Pork Loin Filet with Roasted Bell Peppers and Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables
Description: The Smithfield Pork Loin Filet is sliced into medallions and pan-seared over medium-high heat until golden on each side and cooked through, resting briefly before serving. Roasted bell peppers and a bag of Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables round out the plate for a colorful, low-carb dinner with almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin, Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper, Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Smithfield Pork Loin Filet (sliced into 4 portions), 2 bell peppers (halved and broiled), and 1 bag of Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables for 4 people.

Thursday
Meal: Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions with Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Description: Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions are pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin crisps, then flipped and cooked to a flaky finish. A cool side salad of sliced seedless mini cucumbers, diced avocado, and fresh baby spinach dressed with Kraft Dressing brings brightness and crunch to the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions, Seedless Mini Cucumbers, Extra Large Avocado, Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach, Kraft Dressing
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 individual salmon portions (1 per person), 2 mini cucumbers sliced, 2 avocados diced, 1 bag of baby spinach, and Kraft Dressing drizzled to taste; choose a low-carb variety such as ranch or Caesar.
Recipes:
- Salmon Avocado Salad - Low Carb (Keto)
- Keto Salmon Egg Avocado Salad Low Carb Recipe
- Grilled Salmon Cucumber Salad

Friday
Meal: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round Lettuce Wrap Bowls with Vidalia Onion and Tomatoes
Description: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round is browned with diced Vidalia onion and seasoned simply, then spooned into crisp locally grown leaf lettuce cups for a hand-held low-carb dinner with great texture. Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese is melted over the hot beef and Suckerpunch Pickle Chips are served on the side for a tangy, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round, Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese, Suckerpunch Pickle Chips
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground round, 1 head of leaf lettuce (separated into cups), 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions, 1 package of Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese, and 1 jar of Suckerpunch Pickle Chips for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: An Easy Low-Carb Recipe
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps That I Make All The Time

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $2.98
- Red, Yellow, Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper (x4): $4.00
- Fresh from Meijer Coleslaw or Baby Spinach (x2 bags): $2.00
- Bob Evans Breakfast Sausage Roll, Links or Patties (x1): $3.49
- True Goodness Organic Extra Large Eggs (x1 carton): $6.99
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (x1 package): $2.50
- Extra Large Avocado (x4): $4.00
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin (x1): $6.99
- Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables (x1 bag): $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions (x4): $35.96
- Seedless Mini Cucumbers (x2): $2.00
- Kraft Dressing (x1): $1.00
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $10.94
- Locally Grown Green or Red Leaf Lettuce (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Meijer Chunk or Shredded Cheese (x1 package): $1.00
- Suckerpunch Pickle Chips (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Butter (for finishing pan sauces)