Meijer Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Honeycrisp Apple-Mustard Sauce over Buttered Egg Noodles
Description: Thick pork medallions are seared until golden, then finished in a quick pan sauce of diced Honeycrisp apple, mustard, and a splash of water. The sauce is spooned over a nest of buttered egg noodles for a cozy single-serving dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.79/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of pork tenderloin and slice off about 8 oz (3 to 4 medallions) for tonight. Wrap and freeze the other 8 oz for another meal. Use 1/2 of a Honeycrisp apple (diced), 1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp butter for the sauce, and 2 oz dry egg noodles tossed with 1 tsp butter. Buy 1 lb of apples (2 to 3 apples) to cover Monday and Thursday.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan Seared Pork Medallions - Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Apples
- Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
- Sauteed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with a Cider Cream Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Honey-Soy Garlic Chicken Breast Skillet over Rice
Description: Bite-sized chicken breast pieces brown in a skillet, then simmer in a glossy honey, soy, and garlic glaze. Serve over fluffy rice for a quick, sweet-savory dinner.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of chicken breast (assumed total weight) and use about 8 oz (1 small breast, cubed) tonight. Save the other 8 oz for Friday's tacos. If your family pack is larger, freeze the extra in 8 oz portions. Glaze: 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water. Cook 1/3 cup dry rice (about 1 cup cooked), and cook a little extra for Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Honey Soy Chicken and Rice
- Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
- Honey Garlic Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Cheeseburger Rice Skillet with Ground Round
Description: Lean ground round browns with onion, then simmers with rice, ketchup, and mustard until tender. A handful of melted cheese on top makes it taste like a cheeseburger in a bowl.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round ($6.49/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 oz (0.5 lb) of ground round, 1/4 diced onion, 1/3 cup dry rice, 3/4 cup water, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp mustard, and 2 oz shredded Frederik's cheese. Buy 4 oz (0.25 lb) of cheese total for the week: 2 oz tonight, 2 oz on Friday. Cover and simmer about 18 minutes, then top with the cheese until melted. Ground round is lean, so a teaspoon of oil in the pan helps it brown.
Recipes:
- Cheeseburger Rice with Cheddar and Beef
- One Pan Cheeseburger Rice (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)
- Cheeseburger Rice

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Paprika Pork Chops with Cinnamon Honeycrisp Apples and Mashed Potatoes
Description: A paprika-rubbed pork chop bakes alongside sliced Honeycrisp apples tossed in cinnamon until tender and caramelized. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting fall plate.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.79/lb)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 0.6 lb (1 chop, assumed total weight). Rub with 1 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Slice 1 Honeycrisp apple and toss with 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp brown sugar or honey. Bake the chop and apples together at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pork reaches 145F. Boil 1 medium russet potato (peeled and cubed) for 15 minutes while it bakes, then mash with 1 tbsp butter and a splash of milk. Everything fits in about 45 minutes, so no make-ahead is needed.
Recipes:
- Baked Apple Pork Chops Recipe
- Smoky Pork Chops and Spiced Apples
- Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops Recipe

Friday
Meal: Chili-Spiced Chicken Breast Tacos with Melted Frederik's by Meijer Cheese
Description: Thinly sliced chicken breast is seared with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, then tucked into warm tortillas. A layer of melted cheese holds it all together.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 8 oz (0.5 lb) of chicken breast, sliced thin and seasoned with 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Shred the remaining 2 oz of Frederik's cheese. Serve in 3 small tortillas (6-inch), melting the cheese in the warm tortillas or under the broiler for 1 minute. Top with a little shredded lettuce or diced onion if you have it.
Recipes:
- Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ranch
- Spicy Chicken Tacos

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.49
- Bulk Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.79
- Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $2.29
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (0.6 lb): $1.19
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese (0.25 lb): $1.75

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry egg noodles (2 oz) and long-grain rice (about 2/3 cup dry)
- 1 medium russet potato and 1 small onion
- 6-inch flour or corn tortillas (3)
- Butter, milk, and cooking oil
- Dijon or yellow mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and cornstarch
- Garlic (2 cloves) or garlic powder
- Paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper