Meijer Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
Description: Four bone-in chicken thighs roast on one pan with chunks of sweet potato and onion wedges until the skin is crisp and the potatoes are caramelized. It is an easy, hands-off dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs ($1.69/lb), Bulk Sweet Potatoes ($0.89/lb), Yellow Onions
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 1.5 lb bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 thighs) and 1.5 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), plus 1/2 yellow onion. Roast at 425 F for 40-45 minutes, tossing the potatoes once. Total time is under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Sweet Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes
Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Potato Skillet Hash
Description: Browned ground beef is crisped in a skillet with diced russet potatoes and onion, then seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper. It is a hearty one-pan dinner that makes two generous servings.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.49/lb), Russet Potatoes, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 0.75 lb ground beef, 2 medium russets (about 1 lb) cut in 1/2-inch dice, and 1/2 onion, diced. Microwave the potatoes for 3 minutes first so the hash cooks in about 20 minutes. Total time is about 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Beef and Potato Hash Recipe
- Corned Beef Hash
- Beef and Potato Hash with Red Pepper and Feta
Wednesday
Meal: Cranberry-Glazed Baked Ham with Sauteed Greens
Description: A bone-in ham portion is brushed with a glaze of simmered fresh cranberries, sugar and a little mustard, then baked until glossy. It is served with garlicky sauteed greens on the side.
Sale items used: Portion Ham Bone in ($2.49/lb), Fresh Cranberries, Collard Greens ($1.29 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 1.5 lb fully cooked bone-in ham portion, which gives about 2 servings plus leftovers for sandwiches. Simmer 1/2 of the 12 oz cranberry pack (6 oz) with 3 tbsp sugar and 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes, then glaze and bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes. Saute 1 bunch of greens with garlic for 10 minutes while the ham bakes. Save the other 6 oz of cranberries for Friday or freeze them. Total time is about 55 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Ham With Cranberry Glaze, Roasted Pears & Bacon Greens
- Cranberry Glazed Ham Recipe
- Cranberry Glazed Ham
Thursday
Meal: Orange-Glazed Baked Chicken Wings with Rice and Sauteed Greens
Description: Wings are baked until crisp, then tossed in a sticky glaze of reduced mandarin orange juice, honey or sugar and a splash of soy sauce. They are served over a pouch of ready rice with garlicky sauteed greens.
Sale items used: Chicken Wings ($2.99/lb), Mandarin Oranges, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Collard Greens ($1.29 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assumed 1.5 lb wings (about 10 to 12 pieces). Bake at 425 F for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, and toss in the glaze made from the juice of 3 mandarins in the last 5 minutes. Use 1 bunch of greens and the full 8.8 oz pouch of rice, which feeds 2. Start the wings first and make the glaze and greens while they bake. Total time is about 60 minutes. Eat the remaining mandarins as snacks.
Recipes:
- Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
- Crispy Baked Orange Chicken Wings
- Spicy Orange Glazed Baked Chicken Wings
Friday
Meal: Braised Chuck Roast with Potatoes and Onions
Description: A seared chuck roast is slowly braised in broth with onion wedges and russet potato chunks until fork-tender. The cooking liquid becomes a rich pan gravy.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($6.99/lb), Russet Potatoes, Yellow Onions, Meijer Broth
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assumed a 1.5 lb chuck roast, which gives 2 dinners with a little left for sandwiches. Use 2 medium russets (about 1 lb) in large chunks, 1 large onion in wedges and 1 can of broth. Braise covered at 325 F for about 2.5 hours, adding the potatoes for the last 60 minutes. For a weeknight, sear and assemble the roast the night before, refrigerate it, and start it in the oven as soon as you get home. It can also go in a slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours.
Recipes:
- Braised Chuck Roast
- Braised Chuck Roast (One Pot, Fall Apart Recipe)
- Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Chicken Thighs, bone-in (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.34
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.37
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Fresh Cranberries (x1 12 oz pkg): $0.99
- Collard Greens (x2 bunches): $2.58
- Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Mandarin Oranges (x1 3 lb bag): $2.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1 pouch): $1.99
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Meijer Broth (x1): $0.79
- Yellow Onions (x1 3 lb bag): $1.79
- Russet Potatoes (x1 5 lb bag): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Granulated sugar
- Honey (or extra sugar)
- Soy sauce
- Yellow or Dijon mustard
- Dried thyme
- Butter
- Flour or cornstarch for thickening the gravy
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $6.99/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.69/lb
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Wings: $2.99/lb
- Bob Evans Family Size Ready to Heat Side: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Atlantic Salmon Portions: $8.99
- Meijer Spiral Sliced Half Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Meijer Portion Ham Bone in: $2.49/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Ham, Chicken or Turkey: $9.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Cheese: $6.99/lb
- Butterball Frozen Grade A Turkey: $1.29/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 80% Lean Ground Beef: $4.49/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $11.99/lb
- True Goodness Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef: $19.47
- Frederik's by Meijer Boneless Quarter Ham: $9.99
- Katie's Best Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $6.99/lb
- Katie's Best Whole Fryer Chicken: $2.79/lb
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: $14.99
- Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Lunch Meat: $5.99
- Hormel Sliced Pepperoni: $3.89
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops: $5.99, BOGO $1
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb Leg: $8.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Lamb French Rib Rack: $12.99/lb
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $10.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Shrimp Ring: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Fresh Spiral Half Ham: $2.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- La Terra Fina Dip: $3.99
- Hormel Party Tray: $12.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Snacking Nut Canister or Trail Mix: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta: $2.99
- Frederik's by Meijer San Marzano Style Tomatoes: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Passata: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Artesian Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Italian Sparkling Mineral Water: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Peach or Pear Halves: $3.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Gelato: $3.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cocoa Tin: $7.99
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mashed Potatoes: $3.89
- Meijer Family Size Ready to Heat Mac & Cheese: $3.89
- Meijer Bacon: $3.79
- Meijer Meatballs: $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Yellow Onions: $1.79 for 3 lb. bag
- Organic Yellow Onions: $4.29 for 3 lb. bag
- Fresh Cranberries: $0.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Turnip, Mustard or Collard Greens: $1.29 each
- Russet Potatoes: $1.99 for 5 lb. bag
- Organic Russet Potatoes: $4.49 for 3 lb. bag
- Mandarin Oranges: $2.99 for 3 lb. bag
- California Red Seedless Grapes: $2.29/lb
- Honey Persimmons: $1.29 each
- Cara Cara Navel Oranges: $3.99 for 3 lb. bag
- Wild Wonders or Angel Sweet Tomatoes Pint: $2.99
- Bulk Sweet Potatoes: $0.89/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Land O'Lakes Butter Sticks: $2.99
- Land O'Lakes Spread: $2.99
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.49
- Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese: $1.99
- Kraft Philadelphia Soft or Whipped Cream Cheese: $3.49
- Eggland's Best Organic Eggs: $3.99
- Meijer Twin Pack Cream Cheese: $2.79
- Meijer Whipping Cream: $1.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- King's Hawaiian Rolls: $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Fruit Pie: $4.99
- Fresh from Meijer Ultimate or Sugar Cookies: $3.98
- Fresh from Meijer 12 Ct. Mini Cupcakes: $4.49
- Fresh from Meijer 8" Single Layer Carrot Cake: $9.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins: $1.99
- Pepperidge Farm Rye or Pumpernickel Bread: $3.49
- Fresh from Meijer Cranberry Walnut Relish: $7.99
Pantry on sale:
- Meijer Spices, Extracts or Seasonings: $0.49
- French's Fried Onions: $3.79
- M&M's Sharing Size Candy: $5.49
- Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water: $4.99
- Coca-Cola, Pepsi, 7UP or Dr Pepper Products: $12.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $1.99
- Minute Rice: $2.49
- Success Rice: $2.49
- Meijer Ingredient Beans: $0.89
- Blackeye Peas: $0.89
- Canned Tomatoes: $0.89
- Old El Paso Taco Shells: $1.99
- Old El Paso Rice: $1.99
- Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce: $1.99
- Velveeta Cheese: $6.99
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce: $2.49
- Meijer Canned Vegetables: $0.49
- Meijer Broth: $0.79
- Hidden Valley Ranch or Maille Mustard Coleslaw Dressing: $3.49
- Kellogg's Raisin Bran: $2.99
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes: $2.99
- Kellogg's Special K Cereal: $2.99
- Dole Canned Pineapple: $1.99
- Jif Peanut Butter: $5.99
- Jif Natural Peanut Butter: $5.99
- Meijer 100% Pure Pumpkin: $1.49
- Meijer All Purpose Bleached Flour: $1.99
- Meijer Pure Granulated Sugar: $2.89
- Meijer Light Brown or Powdered Confectioners Sugar: $1.89
- Meijer Gelatin: $0.79
- Meijer Instant or Sugar-Free Instant Pudding: $0.79
- Meijer Mini Marshmallows: $0.99
- Meijer Holiday Candy Canes: $1.99
- Meijer Cracker Cuts: $2.49
- Meijer Golden Rounds Crackers: $2.49
- Meijer Cooking Spray: $2.49
- Meijer Dip Mix Packets: $1.99
- Meijer Instant Potatoes: $1.79
- Meijer Turkey, Chicken or Beef Gravy: $0.89
- Meijer Stuffing Mix: $0.99
- Meijer Spreadable Butter: $3.79
- Snack Size Holiday Bagged Chocolate Candy: $5.79
- Hershey's Family Size Stand Up Bag: $8.29
- Meijer Holiday Candy or Snacks: $4.49
- Holiday Non-Chocolate Candy: $4.49
- Candy Canes: $4.69
- Lindt or Ghirardelli Holiday Large Bag: $10.99
- Planters Mixed Nuts: $11.69
- Snyder's Pretzels or Pieces: $2.99
- On The Border Tortilla Chips: $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multipack: $9.99
- Tate's Cookies: $4.99
- Jack Link's Jerky: $4.99
- Starbucks Coffee: $7.99
- Eight O'Clock Coffee: $3.49
- Tim Hortons Coffee K-Cups: $24.99
- Meijer Turkey Frying Oil: $37.99
Frozen on sale:
- Marie Callender's Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Edwards Frozen Pie: $5.99
- Stouffer's Party Size Frozen Meal: $14.99
- Meijer Frozen Grade A Turkey: $0.79/lb
- Hudsonville Ice Cream: $3.99
- True Goodness Frozen Pizza: $5.79
- Just Bare Frozen Prepared Chicken: $9.99
- Real Good Foods or Kevin's Natural Foods Frozen Meal: $4.99
- Jimmy Dean Sandwich: $5.99
- P.F. Chang's Entrée: $6.99
- Bertolli Skillet Meal: $6.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Meal: $6.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Appetizers: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Pasta: $4.99
- Frederik's by Meijer Frozen Desserts: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Creme Brulée: $4.79
- Frederik's by Meijer Cookie Dough: $4.49
🛒 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.
$39.09
for 2 people · $19.55 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Meijer weekly sales flyer for the week of November 11, 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.