Meijer Meal Planning Week 5/20: 6 Meals $39 Bucks

Meijer Meal Planning Week 5/20: 6 Meals $39 Bucks

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It’s a new 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 on 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 to your final price. (sale ends 5/26)

Meal 1: Baked Cheesy Mac  $6.57

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion (pantry), diced
• 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 box Meijer elbow or bowtie pasta
• 2 jars Ragu cheese sauce

Directions:  Brown the ground beef and onion until no pink remains; drain.  Cook the pasta as directed on the package for half the time; drain.  In a casserole dish, mix all ingredients. Bake in a 350°F oven for 40 minutes.  

Meal 2:  Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs with Rice and Asparagus $3.97

• 2 lb chicken thighs
• 3 T honey (pantry)
• 2 lemons, sliced thin (pantry)
• 1 lb asparagus, washed and cut ends trimmed
• 2 C rice (pantry)
• 4 C water (pantry)

Directions:  Place the chicken in a slow cooker, layering with lemon slices.  Drizzle the honey over the top, cover, and set to low for 6-8 hours.  30 minutes before serving, place the rice and water in a saucepan, cover, and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.  Steam the asparagus to desired tenderness.

Meal 3: Brats and Fries  $4.99

• 1 pkg Johnsonville Smoked Brats
• 1 pkg Meijer hot dog buns
• 1 16 oz jar Silver Floss Bavarian sauerkraut
• 1 bag Meijer French fries

Directions:  Grill or broil the brats to the desired doneness.  Heat the sauerkraut to simmering. Prepare the fries as directed on the package.  Serve the brats in the buns with the sauerkraut.

Meal 4:  Ribs and Corn on the Cob  $7.85

• 3 lbs spare ribs
• 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce
• 8 ears corn, husks, and silk removed
  

Directions:  Grill the ribs over medium heat, basting with the barbecue sauce, until cooked through and tender.  Bring a stockpot of water to a boil. Add the corn and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove and serve with butter.

Meal 5:  Cheesy Potatoes and Sausage Casserole  $8.46

• 1 bag Meijer frozen hash browns
• 1 can Meijer cream of mushroom soup
• 1 16 oz container Meijer sour cream
• 1 pkg Sargento shredded cheddar cheese {check out Sargento cheese deal this week}
• ¼ C butter, melted (pantry)
• 1 pkg John Morrell smoked sausage, cut into ½ inch pieces

Directions:  Mix all the ingredients and place in a casserole dish.  Bake in a 350°F oven for 50 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Meal 6:  Chicken Chopped Salad  $7.48

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 bags Dole Chopped BBQ Ranch salad

Directions:  Season the chicken with salt and pepper, place in a baking dish and bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour.  Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces. Prepare the salad as directed on the package. Toss with the chicken and serve.  

This week, six mouthwatering meals will cost only $39.32!