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.
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7

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.
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Plantain Bananas: 2/$1

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then roasted at 425 degrees until golden and crispy. They are served alongside sweet corn cut from the cob and a simple avocado salad with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
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: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of drumsticks (about 4 to 5 pieces) for 2 people, costing roughly $1.49. Use 2 ears of corn from the tray pack and 1 avocado. Since total time is about 45 to 50 minutes, season the drumsticks in the morning and refrigerate so they go straight into the oven at dinner time.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Multicolor Peppers
Description: Two bone-in pork loin assorted chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden, then finished with a quick pan sauce made from garlic and chicken broth. Sliced multicolor peppers are sauteed alongside and served as a bright, colorful side.
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: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin assorted chops (2 chops, roughly 0.5 lb each) for 2 people, costing roughly $1.99. Use 2 of the 3 peppers from the pack, sliced into strips. One container of Meijer Broth at $1.59 provides more than enough for the pan sauce.
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: Sliced Eckrich sausage rope is browned in a skillet then tossed with al dente Meijer pasta and a generous ladle of Prego marinara sauce for a hearty, satisfying weeknight 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: One Eckrich sausage rope from the 2-pack deal is plenty for 2 people; the second rope can be frozen or used for another meal. Use 8 oz. of Meijer pasta and half a jar of Prego marinara. Top each bowl with a handful of shredded cheese from one 6-8 oz. bag.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Corn and Peppers
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet and seasoned with McCormick taco seasoning, then served over rice with sweet corn, diced multicolor peppers, and a dollop of Daisy sour cream. The result is a colorful, protein-packed taco bowl that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey ($2.99/lb for 3 lbs.), McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Sweet Corn Tray Pack (already purchased Monday), Multicolor Peppers (already purchased Tuesday, 1 remaining), Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (3/$4), Minute Rice Ready to Serve (3/$5)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The Jennie-O package is 3 lbs.; use 1 lb. for this meal and freeze the remaining 2 lbs. for future use. The cost allocated here is $2.99 for the full package. Use 2 ears of corn (from the tray pack purchased Monday), the remaining 1 pepper from Tuesday's pack, and 2 cups of Minute Rice. Add one Daisy sour cream single per person.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (20-Minute Dinner!)

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Fresh salmon portions are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the flesh is just cooked through. They are plated alongside sliced greenhouse tomatoes on the vine drizzled with olive oil and fresh herbs.
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: One 12 oz. package of salmon portions provides two generous 6 oz. portions, perfect for 2 people. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of tomatoes on the vine (about 2 medium tomatoes) for roughly $1.15. Slice and plate the tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavor.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack of 8 ct.): $6.99
- Extra Large Avocados (x1 pair): $3.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (1 lb): $1.99
- Multicolor Peppers (1 pack of 3 ct.): $3.49
- Meijer Broth (x1): $1.59
- Eckrich Sausage Rope (2-pack deal): $6.00
- Meijer Pasta (x1): $1.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, part of 3/$5 deal, per-jar price): $1.67
- Meijer Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.00
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 package, 3 lbs): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (x1): $0.79
- Daisy Sour Cream Singles (x1 set of 3, part of 3/$4 deal): $4.00
- Minute Rice Ready to Serve (x1, part of 3/$5 deal, per-unit price): $1.67
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (1 pack, 12 oz.): $8.99
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb): $1.15

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon (for salmon and avocado)
- Lime juice (for avocado salad)
- Dried herbs (such as Italian seasoning or parsley)
- Cooking spray or butter for skillet