Meijer Standard 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
- 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:
- Southern Peaches: BOGO $1 off, 2 lb. pouch
- Blueberries: BOGO $1 off, Pint
- Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Minis Avocados: $2.99 for 6 ct. bag
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.69 each
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes: BOGO $1 off, 12 oz.
- California Yellow or White Nectarines: $1.99/lb
- Multicolor Peppers: $5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.
- The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes: BOGO 50% off
- Vidalia Onions: $4.99 for 5 lb. bag
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms: BOGO 50% off
- Large Dragon Fruit: $3.99 each
- Bulk Large Sweet Cherries: $3.99/lb

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off at $1.99/lb): buying 2 lbs effective cost roughly $2.39 total, about $0.60/serving - most economical pick of the week
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins ($2.79/lb): 2 lbs feeds 4 easily, about $5.58 total, roughly $1.40/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs ($2.99/lb): 2.5 lbs for 4 people, about $7.48 total, roughly $1.87/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.99/lb): 1.5 lbs feeds 4, about $4.49 total, roughly $1.12/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $6.38 total, roughly $1.60/serving
- Fresh from Meijer St. Louis Style Spareribs ($3.29/lb): 2.5 lbs for 4 people, about $8.23 total, roughly $2.06/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $7.98 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($3.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $7.98 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey ($4.99 for 16 oz.): need 2 packs for 4 people, about $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- Meijer Meatballs ($5.99 for 20-32 oz.): one pack serves 4, about $5.99 total, roughly $1.50/serving
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey Patties ($5.99 for 16 oz.): need 2 packs for 4 people, about $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Steak or Roast ($7.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/serving - premium territory
- Certified Angus Beef 90% Lean Ground Sirloin ($8.29/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $16.58 total, roughly $4.15/serving - premium
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey ($9.99/lb): 1.5 lbs for 4 people, about $14.99 total, roughly $3.75/serving - premium deli meat
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak ($11.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people, about $23.98 total, roughly $6.00/serving - most expensive this week
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off): smoked salmon at any price is a premium ingredient; even discounted, two packs run $12+ total, roughly $3.00+ per serving - premium seafood

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a genuine goldmine for budget-conscious cooks because the pork section is exceptionally strong. Boneless pork tenderloins at $2.99/lb, boneless half cut pork loins at $2.79/lb, and chicken thighs at $3.19/lb are some of the best per-serving values you will find at any store, and they anchor four of the five nights at a very low cost per plate. Ground beef with BOGO 40% off brings the effective price down to about $1.20/lb, making it one of the cheapest proteins available anywhere right now, and it drives a hearty taco night that the whole family will love. For the one premium night, Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon on BOGO 40% off is the most approachable of the premium proteins on this flyer because smoked salmon needs no cooking and a small amount goes a long way over pasta or grain bowls, making it a more realistic splurge than a $12/lb sirloin steak. The Top Sirloin at $11.99/lb and the 90% Lean Ground Sirloin at $8.29/lb were both skipped entirely because even with a sale tag, those prices push a single night's protein cost well past what the rest of the week's budget can absorb. Between the cheap pork, the discounted ground beef, and the well-priced chicken, this is a five-night week where feeding four people well is genuinely easy on the wallet.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Multicolor Peppers, Avocado, and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is sauteed with diced Vidalia onion and taco spice, then loaded into warm tortillas with sliced multicolor peppers, creamy avocado, and fresh tomatoes. This is a fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that uses some of the best-priced proteins on the flyer.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Beef (BOGO 40% off), Multicolor Peppers ($5.99 for 6 ct. pkg.), Minis Avocados ($2.99 for 6 ct. bag), Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes (BOGO $1 off), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef total (0.5 lb per person), 3 peppers sliced, 2 avocados halved and sliced, 1 pack (12 oz.) tomatoes halved, half a medium Vidalia onion diced, 2 taco seasoning packets; plan on 3 tacos per person using tortillas from your pantry

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic Herb Boneless Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Broccoli and Little Potatoes
Description: Boneless pork tenderloins are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and a touch of olive oil then roasted at high heat until golden and juicy, served alongside crispy oven-roasted broccoli crowns and Little Potato Company oven-ready potatoes. It is an impressive-looking plate that comes together with almost no effort and costs very little per person.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.69 each), The Little Potato Company Microwave or Oven/Grill Ready Potatoes (BOGO 50% off)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin (serves 4 generously), 2 broccoli crowns broken into florets, 1 pack Little Potatoes (buying 2 packs BOGO means one pack is effectively half price and the second pack carries over to another use); season everything with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary from the pantry
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Potatoes and Green Beans
- One-Pan Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes, and Garlic Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Salmon Pasta with Mushrooms, Capers, and Lemon Cream Sauce
Description: Flaked Latitude 45 smoked salmon is tossed with tender pasta, sauteed white mushrooms, capers, and a quick pan sauce made from cream cheese, lemon, and a splash of pasta water. The result is a restaurant-style dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes and makes excellent use of the salmon's bold, smoky flavor.
Sale items used: Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon (BOGO 40% off), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off), Meijer Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese ($1.99 for 8 oz.), Meijer Pasta ($1 off for 12-16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs Latitude 45 smoked salmon (buying 2 triggers BOGO 40% off, roughly 8 oz. total of salmon for 4 people), 1 pack mushrooms sliced, 1 pack (8 oz.) cream cheese as sauce base, 12 oz. pasta cooked al dente; capers, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper from the pantry
Recipes:
- Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe
- Creamy Pasta with Smoked Salmon

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Thigh Stir-Fry with Multicolor Peppers, Mushrooms, and Broccoli
Description: Bite-sized boneless skinless chicken thighs are stir-fried over high heat with colorful peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli florets in a savory garlic-soy glaze, then served over steamed rice. This meal uses the BOGO 50% off mushrooms and a second use of the multicolor peppers to stretch ingredients across the week while keeping things flavorful and varied.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($5.99 for 6 ct. pkg., using remaining peppers from Monday), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms (BOGO 50% off, second pack), Broccoli Crowns ($1.69 each), Meijer Asian Products (BOGO 50% off, soy or stir-fry sauce)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 peppers sliced, 1 pack mushrooms, 1 broccoli crown in florets, 1 bottle stir-fry or teriyaki sauce from Meijer Asian Products; serve over 2 cups dry white rice cooked from pantry
Recipes:
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (VIDEO)
- Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Boneless Pork Loin Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Vidalia Onions and Nectarines
Description: Thick slices of boneless half cut pork loin are seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates and roasted on a sheet pan alongside sweet Vidalia onion wedges and halved nectarines that caramelize into a savory-sweet pan sauce. This is a celebratory end-of-week dinner that feels special while costing very little, and the naturally sweet Michigan-style flavor combination is hard to beat in July.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins ($2.79/lb), Vidalia Onions ($4.99 for 5 lb. bag, using remaining onion), California Yellow or White Nectarines ($1.99/lb), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings ($4 for 2)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs boneless pork loin cut into 1-inch thick slices, 2 medium Vidalia onions cut into wedges, 4 nectarines halved and pitted, 1 packet McCormick Grill Mates (any variety) rubbed on the pork; roast at 425 degrees for 25-28 minutes, resting pork 5 minutes before slicing
Recipes:
- Roasted Vidalia Onions

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Half Cut Pork Loins (2 lbs): $5.58
- Meijer Ground Beef BOGO 40% off (2 lbs, buy 2 lbs at $1.99/lb then 40% off second lb): $3.18
- Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon BOGO 40% off (2 packs, approx. $7.99 each before discount): $13.58
- Multicolor Peppers, 6 ct. pkg. (x1): $5.99
- Minis Avocados, 6 ct. bag (x1): $2.99
- Flavor Bombs or Sugar Bombs Tomatoes BOGO $1 off (1 pack at regular price, approx. $3.99, minus $1): $2.99
- Broccoli Crowns (x3 individual): $5.07
- Vidalia Onions, 5 lb. bag (x1): $4.99
- California Yellow or White Nectarines (1 lb, 4 nectarines): $1.99
- The Little Potato Company Potatoes BOGO 50% off (buy 1 at appro