Meijer Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are baked until crispy-skinned and served alongside sweet roasted Angel Sweet tomatoes for a simple, colorful dinner. A light drizzle of olive oil and herbs brings out the natural flavors of both.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs drumsticks (4-5 pieces) and half the tomato package (about 1 cup) for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Roasted Drumsticks with Tomatoes
- Chicken Drumsticks With Tomatoes and Peppers
- Chicken With Tomatoes: The Perfect One-Pan Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: Bone-in center cut pork chops are seared until golden and topped with sweet, buttery sauteed Honeycrisp apples. A quick pan sauce ties the savory and sweet flavors together.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in, Bulk Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bone-in chops totaling about 1 lb, and 1 lb of apples (about 2 medium apples) sliced for sauteing.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples (Fall-Inspired Dinner)
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Burgers on Bakehouse Buns
Description: Hand-formed patties from fresh ground beef are grilled to juicy perfection and served on toasted bakehouse buns. A classic, satisfying weeknight favorite for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef, Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef to form 2 generous patties, and 2 buns from the package for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Grilled Beef Burgers Recipe
- Easy Grilled Beef Burgers
- Best Steakhouse Burger Recipe: Juicy & Flavorful
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Grape Salad
Description: Meaty pork spareribs are slow-roasted until tender and caramelized, paired with a refreshing chilled grape salad for contrast. The sweetness of the grapes balances the rich, savory ribs beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs, California Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 75 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs of spareribs and 1 lb of grapes for 2 people; ribs can be seasoned the night before and roasted low and slow the day of serving.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Tomato Salad
Description: Boneless New York strip steaks are seared to a perfect crust and rest before slicing, served alongside a bright, simple tomato salad. An indulgent yet quick end to the week.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless, True Goodness Organic Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use two 8 oz steaks (about 1 lb total) and half a container of organic tomatoes, diced, for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared New York Strip Steak - The Perfect, Easy Steak Recipe
- Perfectly Pan Seared New York Strip Steak: Easy 15-Minute Recipe
- Pan-Seared NY Strip Steak with Salsa Verde
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes (1 package): $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in (1 lb): $2.79
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.79
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.99
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns (1 package): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $2.29
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless (1 lb): $14.99
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes (1 package): $1.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- Garlic
- Fresh or dried herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)
- Vinegar or lemon juice for dressing
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops Bone in: $1.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Center Cut Chops Bone in: $2.79/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins: $3.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks: $1.29/lb
- Cooked Perfect Meatballs: $6.49 each (final price, was $7.49)
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Chicken, Turkey or Italian Meat: $10.49/lb
- Dietz & Watson Cheese: $7.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin: $1.79/lb
- Certified Angus Beef New York Strip Steak Boneless: $14.99/lb
- Philly Seasoned Shaved Beef Steak or Certified Angus Beef Shaved Beef Steak: $8.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Back Ribs: $3.49/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Spareribs: $2.49/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $8.99
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Main St. Bistro Roasted or Baked Sides: $4.49
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
Produce on sale:
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples: $1.79/lb
- California Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Mini Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- Angel Sweet or Wild Wonders Tomatoes: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Apple Cider: $5.99
- Mini Pumpkins or Gourds: $5.99
- Wonderful Halo Mandarins: $7.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Healthy Choice or Marie Callender Frozen Meal: $1.99
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- Challenge Butter Sticks or Cubes: $3.99
- Halo Top Ice Cream: $3.99
- Vital Farms Large Pasture Raised Eggs: $5.99
- Buitoni Filled Refrigerated Pasta: $3.99
- True Goodness Real Dairy Creamers: $3.49
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Garden Fresh Tortilla Chips, Salsa or Hummus: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- True Goodness Organic Hummus: $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer 10" Fruit Pie: $8.99
- Sara Lee Half Loaf Bread: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Classic or Farmhouse Buns: $3.59
- Aunt Millie's Bakehouse Buns: $2.99
- Chips Ahoy! or Oreo Party Size Cookies: $5.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Kettle Chips: $2.99
Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios or Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $3.99
- Meijer Spring or Purified Water or Meijer Purified Drinking Water: $3.49
- Stok Cold Brew Coffee: $5.49
- International Delight Creamer: $5.99
- Dunkin' or Cafe Bustelo Coffee Bags, K-Cups or Dunkin' Cold Brew: $7.99
- Folgers Ground Coffee: $10.99
- GoGo squeeZ Pouches or Yogurtz: $7.49
- Jif Peanut Butter or Natural Peanut Butter: $3.99
- Helper or Tuna Helper: $1.49
- Carbone Pasta Sauce: $6.49
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit, Low Carb or Flavored Shells, Soft Tortillas or Bowls, Taco Seasoning or Enchilada Sauce: $2.49 (final price, was $2.99)
- Post Cereal: $2.99
- McCafe, Tim Hortons, Donut Shop, Green Mountain or Folgers K-Cups: $27.99
- Brach's Candy Corn: $4.99
- Meijer Cashews Stand Up Bag: $4.99
- Liquid Death Mountain Water: $11.99
- Mars Harvest Candy: $5.79
- Halloween Snack Size Chocolate Bag: $5.79
- True Goodness Tuna Bowl: $2.49
- True Goodness Organic Tomatoes: $1.49
- True Goodness Organic Mustard: $2.29
- True Goodness Organic Cereal: $2.99
- True Goodness Organic Granola: $3.99
- True Goodness Omelet Bites: $4.99
- Cheez-It Crackers, Snap'd or Crunch: $3.49
- Town House Crackers or Club Crackers: $3.49
- Kellogg's or Cheez-It Multipack: $3.49 or $4.99
Frozen on sale:
- Tyson Prepared Frozen Chicken: $6.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$42.00
for 2 people · $21.00 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Meijer.