Meijer Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Bell Peppers
Description: Two juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned and roasted until golden, served alongside sweet corn cut fresh from the cob and sliced bell peppers roasted in the same pan. It is a simple, colorful, and satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1), Red/Yellow/Orange or Aloha Bell Pepper ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of drumsticks (about 2 drumsticks), 1 ear of sweet corn, and 1 bell pepper. The family pack will leave extra drumsticks - portion and freeze the rest for later in the week or future meals. Chicken roasts at 400F for about 35-40 minutes, so get it in the oven first before prepping the vegetables.
Recipes:
- Ultra-Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Eckrich Sausage Links with Creamer Potatoes and Mushrooms
Description: Sliced Eckrich sausage links are pan-seared until caramelized, then tossed with halved creamer potatoes and sauteed mushrooms for a hearty one-pan skillet meal. The combination of smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and earthy mushrooms makes this a deeply satisfying and quick dinner.
Sale items used: Eckrich 2 Pc. Sausage Ropes 10-14 oz. or Sausage Links 13-14 oz. ($2.29 each), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag ($4.99 each), True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. ($2/$5)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3-4 sausage links from the package, roughly 6-8 creamer potatoes (about 0.5 lb), and half the 8 oz. mushroom package. The sausage package and potato bag will have leftovers - refrigerate sausage for sandwiches and use remaining potatoes as a side later in the week. Microwave potatoes for 4-5 minutes first to speed up skillet cooking.
Recipes:
- Easy Skillet Smoked Sausage and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Rice Bowls with Romaine and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground beef is cooked with taco spices and served over fluffy rice, topped with crisp chopped romaine and fresh tomato. It is a bold, filling bowl with great texture contrast and classic Tex-Mex flavor built entirely from sale items.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. or larger ($4.99/lb), Romaine Hearts 3 pk. ($2/$5), Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5-15 oz. ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef from the 3 lb. package - portion the rest into 0.5 lb freezer bags for future meals. Use 2-3 large romaine leaves from one heart, and half the can of diced tomatoes (save the rest for another use). Cook about 1/2 cup dry rice to yield a full serving. Taco seasoning from your pantry ties everything together.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Assorted Chops with Sweet Corn and Avocado Salad
Description: A bone-in pork loin chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, served with a fresh side of sweet corn kernels cut from the cob and sliced avocado dressed with lime juice. The richness of the pork pairs beautifully with the bright, creamy avocado salad for a well-rounded plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in ($1.99/lb), Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn ($4/$1), Extra Large Avocado ($1 each when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb, which is typically 1 bone-in chop. Use 1 ear of sweet corn and 1 avocado. Sear the chop about 4-5 minutes per side over medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches 145F. The avocado salad takes only a few minutes to assemble while the chop rests.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salad

Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Black Pearl Salmon Burgers on Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns with Romaine
Description: A Black Pearl Atlantic salmon burger is pan-cooked until crispy on the outside and tender inside, then served on a toasted Aunt Millie's stadium bun with crisp romaine and a smear of mayonnaise. It is a satisfying and flavorful end to the week that feels a little special without any extra effort.
Sale items used: Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. ($4.99 each), Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct./14-15 oz. ($2/$5), Romaine Hearts 3 pk. ($2/$5), Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The 10 oz. package contains 2 salmon burgers - cook 1 and refrigerate the second for a quick lunch the next day. Use 1 bun from the pack and 1-2 romaine leaves. The bun pack and romaine hearts will have plenty left over from earlier in the week. Cook the burger 3-4 minutes per side in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (0.5 lb used, family pack purchased - freeze remainder): $0.99
- Locally Grown Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears at $0.25 each): $0.50
- Bell Pepper - Red/Yellow/Orange or Aloha (1 pepper, part of buy 7 deal - price per unit at deal): $1.00
- Eckrich Sausage Links 13-14 oz. (x1 package): $2.29
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 3 lb. bag (x1 bag): $4.99
- True Goodness Organic Whole or Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz. (x1, part of 2/$5 deal - single unit): $2.50
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef 3 lb. pkg. (3 lbs at $4.99/lb - freeze remainder in portions): $14.97
- Romaine Hearts 3 pk. (x1 pack, part of 2/$5 deal - single unit): $2.50
- Red Gold Tomatoes 14.5 oz. (x1 can, part of buy 7 deal - price per unit at deal): $1.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Extra Large Avocado (1 avocado, part of buy 7 deal - price per unit at deal): $1.00
- Black Pearl Atlantic Salmon Burgers 10 oz. (x1 package): $4.99
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct. (x1 pack, part of 2/$5 deal - single unit): $2.50
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise 30 oz. (x1 bottle): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Long grain white rice
- Butter (optional, for corn or finishing chops)