Meijer Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Steaks with Peach Glaze
Description: A thick-cut slice of whole boneless pork loin is seared in a hot skillet until golden, then finished with a simple sweet-savory glaze made from fresh yellow peaches, a touch of honey, and a splash of soy sauce. This single-serving dinner is quick, elegant, and takes full advantage of two of the week's best per-pound values.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Yellow Peaches ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin and ask the butcher to cut one thick steak, or slice it yourself at home - total pork cost is about $1.00. Pick up 1 medium yellow peach (roughly 0.25 lb) for the glaze at about $0.37. Pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, honey, and soy sauce round out the dish.
Recipes:
- Peach and Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
- Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Barilla Pasta Skillet with Ragu Sauce
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with garlic and Italian seasoning, then tossed with al dente Barilla pasta and a generous ladle of Ragu pasta sauce for a hearty one-pan dinner. This is a satisfying, protein-rich weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and uses some of the most affordable sale items of the week.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll ($2.99), Barilla Pasta ($1.49), Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette ($1.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-third of the ground turkey roll (about 0.33 lb) for this single serving and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later in the week. Cook about 2 oz (roughly 1 cup dry) of Barilla pasta and use 1/2 cup of Ragu sauce. The full turkey roll, pasta box, and sauce jar are purchased as whole units; leftovers store well.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Egg Scramble on English Muffins
Description: Sliced Johnsonville smoked sausage is pan-fried until lightly caramelized, then folded into fluffy scrambled eggs and piled onto toasted Aunt Millie's English muffins for a filling breakfast-for-dinner or morning meal. The combination of smoky sausage and rich egg on a toasted muffin makes this a craveable, fast, and budget-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage ($2.99), Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs ($4.99), Aunt Millie's English Muffins ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Slice and use about 3 oz of the smoked sausage rope for one serving; the rest of the rope keeps well in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. Scramble 2 eggs and serve on 1 English muffin (split into 2 halves). All three items are purchased as full packages - the eggs and muffins will carry over for breakfasts throughout the week.
Recipes:
- Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Sausage and Egg Scramble

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fajitas with Flour Tortillas
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then seared in a hot skillet and sliced thin over warm La Banderita flour tortillas with sauteed peppers and onion. This single-serving fajita night is bold, colorful, and uses two of the week's most versatile sale items.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb), La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas ($2.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (about 2 thighs) for a total meat cost of roughly $1.60. Use 2 to 3 tortillas from the package; the rest of the tortilla pack keeps well sealed in the fridge. Bell pepper and onion are pantry or produce staples not on this week's sale list - pick up a small amount from the produce section at regular price, or use what you have on hand.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas
- Best Chicken Fajitas

Friday
Meal: Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce on Sara Lee Bread
Description: The pre-cooked Frederik's shrimp ring is thawed and served chilled or gently warmed, alongside a quick homemade garlic butter sauce for dipping, with slices of Sara Lee bread to soak up every drop. This is an effortless, impressive-feeling Friday meal that requires almost no cooking and feels like a treat without the restaurant price tag.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring ($9.99), Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread ($1.99), I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread ($3.89)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: The full shrimp ring is the package unit at $9.99 - for one person this is a generous serving and any leftovers can be refrigerated and eaten cold the next day. Use 2 to 3 slices of Sara Lee bread and a small amount of the butter spread melted with garlic from your pantry for the dipping sauce. The bread and butter spread will have plenty left over for the rest of the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Yellow Peaches (0.25 lb): $0.37
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (1 package): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $1.49
- Ragu Pasta Sauce - Ken's/Ragu/Simply Vinaigrette (1 jar): $1.99
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage (1 package): $2.99
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (1 carton): $4.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (1 package): $1.99
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.60
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (1 package): $2.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring (1 ring): $9.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (1 loaf): $1.99
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread (1 tub): $3.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Bell pepper and onion (for fajitas, purchase fresh at regular price)