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 slices of pork tenderloin are seared until golden, then finished in a quick sauce of sweet Honeycrisp apple, Dijon mustard, and a splash of broth. Served over buttery egg noodles, it makes a cozy fall dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.79/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork tenderloin (assumed total weight), sliced into about 8 medallions, and 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, sliced. Add 4 oz dry egg noodles, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/3 cup broth or water. Total time is under an hour, so no make-ahead is needed.
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 are browned and glazed in a sticky honey, soy, and garlic sauce. Spoon it over fluffy rice for a fast weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breast (assumed total weight, about 2 small breasts), cubed. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 3 cloves garlic. Cook 3/4 cup dry rice (about 1 1/2 cups cooked per person is generous, so you will have a little left over). Buy 2 lbs of chicken for the week; the other pound is for Friday.
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 is browned with onion and simmered with rice and broth until tender. It is finished with melted cheese for a one-pan cheeseburger dinner for two.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Round ($6.49/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground round (assumed total weight), 1/2 cup dry rice, 1 cup broth or water, 1/2 small onion, and 3 oz shredded cheese (about 3/4 cup). Serve with a squeeze of ketchup and mustard, and pickles if you have them. Buy 0.5 lb of cheese for the week; the rest is for Friday's tacos.
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: Pork chops rubbed with smoky paprika bake alongside Honeycrisp apple wedges tossed in cinnamon until tender and caramelized. Creamy mashed creamer potatoes round out a comforting plate for two.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops ($1.99/lb), Bulk Honeycrisp Apples ($1.79/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes ($3.29)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.25 lb pork chops (assumed total weight, 2 chops) and 2 medium Honeycrisp apples cut into wedges. Boil about 1 lb of creamer potatoes and mash with 2 tbsp butter and a splash of milk; save any extra potatoes for another meal. Bake the chops and apples at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes while the potatoes boil, so everything is ready together.
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: Chicken breast strips are seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic, then seared until juicy. They are tucked into warm tortillas with melted cheese and a spoonful of salsa for easy tacos for two.
Sale items used: Family Pack Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb), Frederik's by Meijer Cheese ($6.99/lb), Pace Salsa or Picante ($2.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breast (assumed total weight), sliced thin, and about 5 oz cheese (a little over 1 cup shredded). Make 6 small tortillas, 3 per person, and top with salsa. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet for 6 to 8 minutes, then melt the cheese over it for the last minute.
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 (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- Family Pack Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $4.58
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Round (0.75 lb): $4.87
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Assorted Chops (1.25 lbs): $2.49
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (1 bag): $3.29
- Pace Salsa or Picante (1 jar): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Egg noodles
- Long-grain white rice
- Butter
- Milk
- Dijon or yellow mustard
- Chicken or beef broth
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic
- Onion
- Smoked paprika
- Cinnamon
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Ketchup