Meijer Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The star of this week is the Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin at just $1.99/lb - that is one of the best protein prices you will find anywhere, and it anchors two very different meals (a pan-seared chop-style dinner and a skillet stir-fry) without feeling repetitive. The Meijer Ground Turkey Roll at $2.99 flat is another standout deal, giving you a full pound or more of lean protein for under $3, and it goes into a hearty skillet pasta. Johnsonville Smoked Sausage at $2.99 flat rounds out a smoky, satisfying one-pan dinner at a price that is hard to beat. For the one premium night, the Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring at $9.99 flat is the most approachable premium option on this flyer by a wide margin - it comes pre-cooked and ready to use, making it a fast and impressive Friday dinner without the steep per-serving cost of the T-Bone steak, which was deliberately skipped this week because even on sale it would push the total well above the target. The Ragu Pasta Sauce at $1.99 is included as a flavor-essential item that keeps the pasta night both easy and affordable.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Steaks with Peach Glaze
Description: Thick slices cut from the whole boneless pork loin are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then finished with a simple pan glaze made from fresh yellow peaches and pantry spices. The natural sweetness of the peaches caramelizes in the pan, coating each pork slice in a glossy, fruity sauce that makes this weeknight dinner feel special.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Yellow Peaches
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork loin sliced into 4 portions (about 8 oz each). Use 1 lb of yellow peaches (roughly 3 medium peaches), sliced and cooked down in the pan drippings. Total pork cost: 2 lbs x $1.99 = $3.98. Total peach cost: 1 lb x $1.49 = $1.49.
Recipes:
- Peach and Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
- Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Barilla Pasta Skillet with Ragu Sauce
Description: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll is browned in a large skillet with garlic and onion, then simmered with Ragu Pasta Sauce and tossed with cooked Barilla pasta for a hearty one-pan dinner. Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese is melted over the top just before serving, adding a rich, bubbly finish to this crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll, Barilla Pasta, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (Ragu Pasta Sauce), Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (1 package, flat price $2.99). Use 1 box of Barilla Pasta ($1.49). Use 1 jar of Ragu Pasta Sauce ($1.99). Use 1 package of Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese ($6.49) - use about half the package for this meal and reserve the rest for another use.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Pasta Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Egg Scramble on English Muffins
Description: Sliced Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope is browned in a skillet until lightly crisped, then combined with scrambled Eggland's Best eggs and topped with Kraft Singles for a melty, savory filling. The mixture is spooned onto toasted Aunt Millie's English Muffins for a satisfying dinner-for-breakfast meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage, Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs, Kraft Singles, Aunt Millie's English Muffins
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Rope ($2.99), sliced into rounds. Use 8 eggs from 1 carton of Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs ($4.99) - 2 eggs per person. Use 4 slices of Kraft Singles ($2.89) - 1 slice per open-faced muffin. Use 1 package of Aunt Millie's English Muffins ($1.99), 2 muffin halves per person.
Recipes:
- Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Sausage and Egg Scramble

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Fajitas with Flour Tortillas
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are sliced and cooked in a hot skillet with fajita seasoning until browned and cooked through, then served with warm La Banderita Fajita Flour Tortillas and topped with Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese. This bold, smoky skillet dinner delivers big flavor with minimal effort and comes together well within 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas, Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs x $3.19 = $6.38). Use 1 package of La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas ($2.49) - approximately 3 tortillas per person. Use the remaining Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese from Tuesday (no additional package needed this night).
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 by Meijer Shrimp Ring is thawed and arranged for serving, paired with a warm garlic butter sauce made from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and pantry garlic for dipping. Slices of Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread are toasted and served alongside to round out the meal, making this a fast, festive Friday dinner that requires almost no cooking.
Sale items used: Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread, Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring ($9.99) - serves 4 as a main. Use 1 package of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter ($3.89) melted with garlic for dipping sauce - this package will have plenty left over. Use 1 Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread ($1.99), approximately 2 slices per person toasted.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Yellow Peaches (1 lb): $1.49
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (x1 package): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $1.49
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (x1 jar, Ragu Pasta Sauce): $1.99
- Meijer Shredded or Chunk Cheese (x1 package): $6.49
- Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Ropes or Breakfast Sausage (x1 package): $2.99
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99
- Kraft Singles (x1 package): $2.89
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (x1 package): $1.99
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $6.38
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (x1 package): $2.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring (x1): $9.99
- I Can't Believe It's Not Butter or Imperial Spread or Brummel & Brown Spread (x1 package): $3.89
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread (x1 loaf): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing pork and browning turkey/chicken)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for pasta skillet and shrimp dipping sauce)
- Onion (for pasta skillet)
- Salt, black pepper, and general seasoning
- Fajita or taco seasoning (for chicken thighs)
- Sugar or honey (optional, for peach glaze)