Meijer Meal Planning Week 3/22: 6 Meals Under $43 Bucks
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This is the week of bringing you these awesome budget friendly meal planning for all of you Meijer Shoppers. You can find more Meijer Meal Planning ideas HERE
For this week, using the Favado App and our Meijer Matchups posted here on A Mitten Full Of Savings, I’ve been able to come up with a whole week’s worth of dinners that will cost you less than $50, along with a few things from your pantry!
- This is based off of a family of 4-5- so you will need to adjust it accordingly for a bigger or smaller family.
- All items are on sale or part of the lower Meijer price. If you don’t have the pantry items, then you will need to add those into your final price.
- You can also print out my FREE Meal Planning printables that will help you plan and organize your meals each week! (this is always super helpful for me!!)
Things are starting to green up outside, why not keep some green in your pockets? Meijer has some great deals this week that make dinner a snap. Check out these six meals for a quick shopping trip and easy dinner ideas.
Meal 1: Baked Tilapia with Glazed Carrots and Scalloped Potatoes $5.50
- ½ pkg Meijer frozen tilapia, thawed
- 2 lemons, sliced (pantry)
- 1 pkg baby carrots
- 2 T butter (pantry)
- 2 T honey (pantry)
- 1 pkg Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes
Directions: Place the tilapia on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Spread the lemons over the top and bake in a 400°F oven until fish flakes easily with a fork. Place the carrots in a saucepan and add ¼ C water. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain; add in the butter and honey. Stir to coat. Prepare potatoes according to package directions.
Meal 2: Pierogies and Sausage $5.88
- 1 pkg Hillshire Farms sausage
- 1 box Mrs. T’s Pierogies
- 2 onions, sliced (pantry)
- 2 T butter (pantry)
- 2 bag Meijer frozen vegetables, any variety
Directions: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the pierogies; when they float, remove them to a bowl and set aside. In a saute pan, heat the butter and onions; saute until the onions are clear and starting to caramelize. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Add the pierogies to the pan and brown, turning to brown both sides. Add to the bowl of onions. While the pierogies are sauteing, place the sausages on a baking sheet and bake in a 425°F oven until the skins brown and start to split. Prepare the vegetables according to the package directions. Serve together.
Meal 3: Chicken Tacos $7.37
- 2 lbs Meijer chicken legs or thighs
- 1 Taco Bell Crunchy & Soft Taco Dinner Kit
- 1 lb tomatoes on the vine, chopped
- 1 pkg Meijer shredded cheddar
Directions: Place the chicken in a slow cooker. Top with seasoning packet from the dinner kit. Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours. Remove the chicken and shred, discarding the skin and bones. Assemble the tacos and enjoy.
Meal 4: BBQ Ribs and Potatoes $10.34
- 3 lbs Pork spare ribs
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce, any variety (pantry)
- 1 bag Meijer frozen potatoes, any variety
- 1 bag Meijer frozen vegetables
Directions: Place the spare ribs in a slow cooker, cutting apart if needed. Top with barbecue sauce. Rinse the bottle out with a few tablespoons of vinegar and pour over the ribs. Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours. Prepare the potatoes and vegetables according to package directions. Serve together.
Meal 5: Pan Fried Cod with Chips $8.23
- 1 lb cod filets, patted dry
- 2 eggs, whisked (pantry)
- 1 C potato flakes
- ½ t seasoned salt (pantry)
- oil for frying (pantry)
- 1 bag Meijer frozen steak fries
Directions: Heat oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F. Add the potatoes and fry until crispy and hot. Remove to an oven proof dish covered in paper towels. Place in 200°F oven. Dip the filets in the eggs then roll in potato flakes seasoned with seasoned salt. Add to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. Remove to paper towels and serve.
Meal 6: Breakfast for Dinner $5.45
- 1 lb Plumrose Bacon
- 8 eggs
- 1 loaf Meijer Split Top bread
- Butter and jelly, as desired
Directions: Place the bacon on a baking sheet and bake in a 425°F oven until brown. Remove to a paper towel covered platter. Prepare the eggs as desired. Toast the bread. Serve with jelly.
There you have it! Six delicious, easy meals for just $42.77! What a great way to feed your family for about $7 a meal.
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