Meijer Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Description: Two or three juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then roasted at 425F until golden and crispy. They are served alongside a fresh salad of sweet corn cut from the cob, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime for a bright summer plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn Tray Pack ($6.99 for 8 ct.), Extra Large Avocados (2/$3)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2 to 3 pieces), costing about $0.75. Use 1 ear of corn from the tray pack and 1 avocado. The tray pack yields 8 ears so the remaining corn can be used for Thursday's taco bowls and frozen or refrigerated for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Multicolor Peppers
Description: One bone-in pork loin assorted chop is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika then seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a golden crust. Sliced multicolor peppers are sauteed in the same pan with a splash of broth and garlic to make a quick, colorful pan sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Multicolor Peppers ($3.49 for 3 ct.), Meijer Broth ($1.59)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb (one chop), costing about $1.00. Use 1 pepper from the 3-count pack; the remaining 2 peppers carry over to Thursday's taco bowls.
Recipes:
- Gordon Ramsay's Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Peppers
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Sausage Rope and Pasta with Prego Marinara
Description: Half of an Eckrich sausage rope is sliced into coins and browned in a skillet, then tossed with cooked Meijer pasta and Prego marinara sauce for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. A sprinkle of Meijer shredded cheese on top adds a melty finishing touch.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope (2/$6), Meijer Pasta ($1), Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (3/$5), Meijer Shredded Cheese (3/$6 for 6-8 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 2/$6 deal means each sausage rope costs $3.00; use half of one rope for this meal and refrigerate the rest for another use. Use about 2 oz. dry pasta and roughly one-third of the Prego jar, which keeps well in the fridge. One 6-8 oz. bag of shredded cheese is purchased and used across the week.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Corn and Peppers
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned in a skillet with McCormick taco seasoning, then layered over Minute Rice with sauteed multicolor peppers and sweet corn for a filling taco bowl. A dollop of Daisy sour cream and a handful of shredded cheese on top round out all the classic taco flavors.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Multicolor Peppers (leftover from Tuesday), Sweet Corn (leftover from Monday tray pack), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5), Meijer Shredded Cheese (leftover from Wednesday), Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (3/$4)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O package is 3 lbs. at $2.99/lb, totaling $8.97. Cook the full package, use one-third (about 1 lb.) for this meal, and freeze the remaining portions in individual bags for future meals - this keeps the per-meal cost to roughly $3.00. Use 1 Minute Rice cup and 1 Daisy sour cream single. The leftover corn and peppers from earlier in the week make this meal nearly free on produce.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (20-Minute Dinner!)

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: A fresh salmon portion is patted dry, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little garlic, then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the flesh is just cooked through. It is plated with halved tomatoes on the vine that are quickly blistered in the same pan with olive oil and fresh herbs for an elegant, restaurant-quality finish.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions ($8.99 for 12 oz.), Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz. package contains approximately 2 portions; use 1 portion (about 6 oz.) for this meal and refrigerate or freeze the second portion for use within 1 to 2 days. Use approximately 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine, costing about $1.15.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Extra Large Avocados (2 avocados): $3.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack, 3 ct.): $3.49
- Meijer Broth (1 carton): $1.59
- Eckrich Sausage Rope (2 ropes, 2/$6 deal): $6.00
- Meijer Pasta (1 box): $1.00
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (1 jar): $1.67
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (1 bag, 6-8 oz.): $2.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 package, 3 lbs.): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (1 cup): $1.67
- Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (1 single): $1.34
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (1 package, 12 oz.): $8.99
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb): $1.15

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill) for salmon