Meijer Meal Planning Week 4/2: 6 Meals Under $38 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! 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!!)
- 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. (sale dates )
The sales are gearing up for Easter, and that means great meals with a Spring flair! This week’s recipes include two meats that you cook once and get four meals out of! What a great time saver so you can enjoy the warmer weather.
Meal 1: Beef Enchiladas with Tomato Salad $10.66
- 1 ½ lb ground beef
- ½ pkg La Banderita corn tortillas
- 1 bag Meijer shredded cheddar cheese, ½ C reserved
- 1 28 oz can Herdez Red or Green enchilada sauce
- 1 container Campari tomatoes, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped (pantry)
- ½ C olive oil (pantry)
- ¼ C red wine vinegar (pantry)
- Salt and pepper (pantry)
Directions: Brown the ground beef and drain. Assemble the enchiladas by placing a corn tortilla on a flat surface; place the ground beef in a line across the center of the tortilla and top with some cheese. Roll into a tube and place in a 9×13 baking dish. Repeat with the remaining beef and cheese until the pan is full. Top with the the enchilada sauce, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour. Remove foil, sprinkle reserved cheese on top, and bake another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. While the enchiladas are baking, place the tomatoes, onion, oil, and vinegar in a bowl. Toss and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the enchiladas.
Meal 2: Roasted Ham with Broccoli Salad $8.14
- 7 lb Cook’s shank portion ham
- 2 broccoli crowns
- ½ red onion
- ½ C raisins (pantry)
- ¾ C mayonnaise (pantry)
- ¼ C sugar (pantry)
- 2 T white wine vinegar (pantry)
Directions: Place the ham in a deep baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake in a 350°F oven for 2 ½ to 3 hours, until the ham is tender and falling apart. While the ham is baking, place the broccoli, red onion, and raisins in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the mayo, sugar, and vinegar. Pour over the vegetable mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meal 3: One Pan Creamy Peas, Ham, and Noodles $2.35
- 2 T butter (pantry)
- 1 large onion, diced (pantry)
- ½ bag Meijer egg noodles
- 2 C Meijer chicken broth
- 1 C half n half (pantry)
- 2 C cooked ham, diced (pantry)
- ½ bag Meijer petite green peas
- Salt and pepper
Directions: Cook the onions in the butter over medium heat in a large saute pan until clear. Add the broth, half n half, and noodles to the pan. Bring to a simmer; add the ham, cover, and reduce heat to maintain the simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender. Add the peas and cook another 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Meal 4: Moroccan Chicken with Rice $1.98
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 2 T olive oil (pantry)
- 1 large onion, sliced thin (pantry)
- 1 T fresh ginger, peeled and grated (pantry)
- 1 t cumin (pantry)
- ½ t salt (pantry)
- ½ t coriander (pantry)
- ½ t cinnamon (pantry)
- ½ t black pepper (pantry)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (pantry)
- 2 C rice (pantry)
- 4 C water (pantry)
Directions: In a small bowl, make a paste of the ginger, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, pepper, and garlic. Spread on the skin of the chicken thighs. In a saute pan over medium high heat, place the oil and once hot, place the chicken, skin side down. Saute until the skin is browned, then turn. Add the onions, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Cook until the juices run clear, about 20-30 minutes, shifting in the pan to prevent sticking. In a sauce pan, place the rice and water. Cover and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Serve the chicken over the rice.
Meal 5: Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Loin with Brussel Sprout Salad $10.64
- 4 lb center cut pork loin
- 3 T brown sugar (pantry)
- 2 t salt (pantry)
- ½ t smoked or regular paprika (pantry)
- ¼ t cayenne pepper (pantry)
- 6 slices John Morrell bacon
- 1 T olive oil (pantry)
- 1 lb Brussel sprouts, sliced thin
- 1 Granny Smith apple, Julienned
- ½ red onion, sliced thin
- 1 T dijon mustard (pantry)
- 2 t maple syrup (pantry)
- 3 T red wine vinegar (pantry)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (pantry)
- ½ C olive oil (pantry)
- Salt and pepper
Directions: Pat the pork loin dry. In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, salt, paprika, and pepper. Rub on the pork loin, then wrap in the strips of bacon, securing with wooden toothpicks. In an oven-proof skillet, heat the 1 T olive oil until sizzling. Add the pork loin and sear on all sides, not disturbing on any side until browned. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, until no pink remains in the center of the loin. Remove from the oven and let rest. In a bowl, place the Brussel sprouts, apple, and onion, In a separate bowl, mix the mustard, syrup, vinegar, garlic, and olive oil. Mix well and mix into the salad. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the rested pork loin.
Meal 6: Pulled Pork Sammies and Fries $3.29
- ½ leftover pork loin, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (pantry)
- 3 C cola (pantry)
- 1 ½ C ketchup (pantry)
- ¼ C cider vinegar (pantry)
- 2 T Worcestershire sauce (pantry)
- 1 T chili powder (pantry)
- 1 t black pepper (pantry)
- ½ t hot sauce (pantry)
- 1 bag Meijer French fries
- 1 pkg Meijer hamburger buns
Directions: Place the pork in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the cola, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, black pepper, and hot sauce. Pour enough over the pork to make it saucey but not enough to make it soupy. Cover and set to low for 6-8 hours. Prepare the fries as directed on the package. Serve the pork on the buns.
This week, six mouth watering meals will cost only $37.06!
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