Weekly Meal Plan #61
Grocery prices don’t care what week it is, but your dinner plan can still work around them. What’s on this meal plan leans on affordable staples that stretch further than you’d expect, without any drop in flavor.
Half the savings happen before you even get to the store. Take stock of your pantry first, then grab the list below.
Monday — Cheeseburger Pie
Everything you love about a cheeseburger ends up baked into one pan, pickles and all if you pile them on after. It’s the burger night that doesn’t require the grill.
Tuesday — Chicken Fried Rice
Got day-old rice sitting in the fridge? This is exactly what it’s for. A screaming hot Blackstone gets it popping and crisping in a way no indoor skillet can match.
Wednesday — Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole
I grew up eating casseroles just like this one at church suppers, and every bite still takes me straight back. Beans soak up all that beefy flavor while bacon crisps up perfectly under the broiler.
Thursday — Homemade SpaghettiOs Recipe
The tomato paste goes deep brick-red before the rings finish cooking right in the sauce with real butter and cheese. There’s no going back to the can after this.
Friday — Homestyle Hamburger Stew
Some of my best recipes started as “what’s in the freezer” nights, and this stew is one of them. It’s only gotten better the more I make it.
Saturday — Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs
The oven does all the multitasking on this one instead of me. Everything goes in together, and what comes out is juicy chicken with vegetables roasted right alongside it.
Sunday — Mississippi Meatballs
I don’t like the spongy, chemical taste of frozen meatballs, so I make mine from scratch every time. It’s worth the extra ten minutes for how much better the texture turns out.
Groceries are planned, dinners are covered, and your wallet barely felt it. Grab the list and get started whenever you’re ready.