Meijer Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Blueberries: $2.99 each (listed under Meats & Seafood in flyer)
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb
- Pork Shoulder Boneless Country Style Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $2.29/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops: $2.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz.
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Flavored or Seasoned Ground Beef Patties: $10.99 for 4 ct./21.28 oz.
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb
- True Goodness Back Ribs, Tenderloins, Filets or Pork Butts: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Tyson Trimmed & Ready Fresh Chicken or All Natural Frozen Raw Chicken Breasts, Wings or Tenders: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.99 (pack size not stated - price not listed per lb or per defined pack weight)
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean
- Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Smoked Sausage Rope: 2/$7
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: 2/$8, final 2/$7
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Seasoned St. Louis Style Spareribs: $3.99/lb
- Wright Bacon: $8.99 for 24 oz.
- Wright Bacon: $14.99 for 40 oz.
- Meijer Flounder, Ocean Perch, Pollock, or Swai: 2/$10 for 16-24 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Mini Seedless Watermelons, Large Cantaloupe Melons or Nectarines: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Extra Large Avocados: 2/$3
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack: $6.99 for 8 ct.
- California Green Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Plantain Bananas: 2/$1
- Mandarin Oranges: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh from Meijer Diced or Sliced Vegetables: BOGO (base price not listed)
- Cherubs Tomatoes: 2/$5 for 10 oz.
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine: $2.29/lb
- Multicolor Peppers: $3.49 for 3 ct.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$1.98 total, ~$0.50/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$3.98 total, ~$1.00/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Pork Shoulder Butt Roast: $1.79/lb - about 3 lbs usable for 4 people = ~$5.37 total, ~$1.34/serving
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$4.19 total, ~$1.05/serving (note: ranked after pork chops because ground pork at this weight is comparable; pork shoulder roast requires more raw weight for yield)
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = ~$8.97 total, ~$2.24/serving
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean - 3 lb. package = ~$8.97 total, ~$2.24/serving
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6 - 2 packages = $6.00 total, ~$1.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger - 2.5 lb. package = ~$15.73 total, ~$3.93/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz. - 12 oz. serves 2; need 2 packages for 4 people = $17.98 total, ~$4.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$32.48 total, ~$8.12/serving

Corrected ranking in strict per-serving order:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $0.99/lb - 2 lbs = $1.98, ~$0.50/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops: $1.99/lb - 2 lbs = $3.98, ~$1.00/serving
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies: 2/$6 - 2 packages = $6.00, ~$1.50/serving
- True Goodness Pork Chops or Ground Pork: $2.79/lb - 1.5 lbs ground pork = $4.19, ~$1.05/serving
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $2.99/lb for 3 lbs. 93% lean - 3 lb. package = $8.97, ~$2.24/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $2.99/lb - 3 lbs = $8.97, ~$2.24/serving
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck: $6.29/lb for 2.5 lb. pkg. or larger - 2.5 lb. package = $15.73, ~$3.93/serving
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99 for 12 oz. - 2 packages = $17.98, ~$4.50/serving
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak: $12.99/lb - 2.5 lbs = $32.48, ~$8.12/serving

Chicken drumsticks at $0.99/lb are the clear anchor of this week, delivering the lowest cost per serving on the entire flyer. Pork loin assorted chops at $1.99/lb and Eckrich sausage at 2/$6 fill two more economical nights with completely different flavor profiles, keeping those three nights well under $2.00 per serving each. Ground turkey at $2.99/lb for a full 3-lb. package gives a fourth budget-friendly night with a different texture and a different cooking style. Atlantic salmon at $8.99 for 12 oz. earns the one premium night: two packages feed four people at roughly $4.50 per serving, which is meaningfully cheaper than the T-Bone at over $8.00 per serving and the Ground Chuck at nearly $4.00 per serving for a less exciting cut. The T-Bone and Ground Chuck are both skipped entirely - the steak would blow the weekly ceiling on its own, and the Ground Chuck costs more per serving than salmon with less variety payoff. Sweet corn, multicolor peppers, avocados, and Meijer pasta round out the week using sale produce and pantry-priced staples to keep the total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Description: Seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked until the skin is golden and crisp, then served alongside sweet corn cut from the cob and a simple sliced avocado salad with tomatoes. This is a classic, crowd-pleasing dinner that delivers maximum flavor at the lowest possible cost this week.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Sweet Corn Tray Pack, Extra Large Avocados, Cherubs Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total bake time
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6 to 8 pieces) for 4 people. Use 4 ears of sweet corn from the 8-count tray pack (half the pack). Use 2 avocados from the 2/$3 deal. Use 1 package (10 oz.) of Cherubs Tomatoes. Total time is 60 minutes; slide the drumsticks into the oven first, then prep the salad while they bake.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Multicolor Peppers
Description: Pork loin assorted chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until cooked through with a golden crust, then served with sliced multicolor peppers sauteed in the same pan. The peppers pick up all the savory drippings and add bright color and sweetness to the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops, Multicolor Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork loin assorted chops (one chop per person plus one extra). Use 1 pack of 3 multicolor peppers, sliced. All four servings come together in one large skillet in under 30 minutes.
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 cooked Meijer pasta and Prego pasta sauce for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. This is a fast weeknight meal that comes together in about 30 minutes with bold, savory flavor from the smoked sausage.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies (Sausage Rope), Meijer Pasta, Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Eckrich Sausage Rope (the 2/$6 deal). Use 1 box (1 lb.) of Meijer Pasta. Use 1 jar of Prego Pasta Sauce (1 of 3 jars in the 3/$5 deal; buy only 1 jar). Slice sausage into coins and brown before adding sauce and drained pasta.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Corn and Peppers
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is cooked in a skillet with McCormick taco seasoning, then served over a base of sweet corn and diced multicolor peppers for a fresh, colorful taco bowl. Topped with shredded Meijer cheese and a dollop of Daisy sour cream, this is a filling and flavorful dinner with zero repetition from earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Jennie-O Ground Turkey, McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix, Sweet Corn Tray Pack, Multicolor Peppers, Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese, Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 3-lb. package of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (generous portions for 4). Use 1 packet of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix at $0.79. Use 4 remaining ears of sweet corn from the tray pack (cut from cob or served whole on the side). Use 1 pack of 3 multicolor peppers, diced. Use 1 package (6-8 oz.) of Meijer Shredded Cheese (1 of 3 in the 3/$6 deal; buy only 1 package). Use 1 single of Daisy Sour Cream (1 of 3 in the 3/$4 deal; buy only 1 single).
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (20-Minute Dinner!)

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon Portions with Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon portions are seasoned simply and seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the flesh is just cooked through and the edges are lightly caramelized, then plated alongside sliced greenhouse-grown tomatoes on the vine dressed with olive oil and herbs. This is the week's standout dinner, bringing restaurant-quality flavor to the table at a fraction of the cost of dining out.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions, Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (each 12 oz., yielding 2 portions per package for a total of 4 portions). Use approximately 1 lb. of Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine, sliced. Salmon cooks in about 6 to 8 minutes per side; do not overcrowd the pan.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $1.98
- Sweet Corn Tray Pack (1 pack, 8 ct.): $6.99
- Extra Large Avocados (2 avocados, 1 deal of 2/$3): $3.00
- Cherubs Tomatoes (1 package, 10 oz., 1 of 2/$5): $2.50
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (2 lbs): $3.98
- Multicolor Peppers (2 packs, 3 ct. each): $6.98
- Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Rope, Smok-Y Links, Sausage Links or Li'l Smokies - Sausage Rope (2 packages, 2/$6 deal): $6.00
- Meijer Pasta (1 box, 1 lb.): $1.00
- Prego Pasta or Alfredo Sauces (1 jar, 1 of 3/$5): $1.67
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey (1 package, 3 lbs.): $8.97
- McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Meijer Shredded, Sliced or Chunk Cheese (1 package, 6-8 oz., 1 of 3/$6): $2.00
- Daisy Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese Singles (1 single, 1 of 3/$4): $1.33
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions (2 packages, 12 oz. each): $17.98
- Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb.): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Butter (for searing salmon and chops)