This week’s meal plan is courtesy of Southern Krazed! I went on a hunt for some of the best dinner recipes I could find from her blog to share with you and I think your family will be very pleased with the results!
I came up with a wonderful mealplan for this week that will cost between $100-$125. This does account for the purchase of kitchen staples that may not have on-hand. Your meals for this week are as follows:
Monday – Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken
Monday – Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken – while I’m a big fan of Meatless Monday, I’m also a big fan of Easy Monday! This Crock Pot Root Beer Chicken recipe cannot get any easier! (please add your bread choice, and sides to the shopping list for this meal)
Tuesday – Ground Beef Taco
Tuesday – Ground Beef Taco – Taco Tuesday is a family favorite and I was thrilled to see Southern Krazed had a great recipe to share with you! (Add your taco shell & fresh topping choices to the grocery list)
Wednesday – One Pan Mexican Pork Chops
(with leftovers from Taco Night)
Wednesday – One Pan Mexican Pork Chops (with leftovers from Taco Night). I always make more than I need to on taco night so I look for ways to reuse them the next day. This One Pan Mexican Pork Chops is the perfect addition to your taco leftovers!
Thursday – Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
with Broccoli and Grape Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Thursday – Slow Cooker Whole Chicken with Broccoli and Grape Salad with Sunflower Seeds. The salad can be made ahead and the chicken is in the slow cooker! Get ready for your weekend because Thursday night’s dinner is easy peasy!
Friday – Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Fritters
Friday – Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Fritters. I love appetizers and a movie on Friday night! It is like happy hour appetizer hopping, without the hopping part.
Saturday – Hurry Curry Recipe
Saturday – Hurry Curry Recipe. I could not let this list go without adding this beautiful Hurry Curry Recipe. I love curry recipes and this one sounds amazing!
Sunday Breakfast – Homemade Orange Rolls
Sunday Breakfast – Homemade Orange Rolls. Bonus recipe! Who doesn’t love a big breakfast on Sunday morning?
Sunday – Shepherd’s Pie
Sunday – Shepherd’s Pie. Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect way to start your week with your loved ones.
Ingredient/Shopping List
- 1 1/2 lb stew beef (or ground)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 whole chicken
- 1.5 lb chicken cut into cubes (or pork)
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 Small Boneless Pork Chops (approximately 1 lbs.)
- 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- 1 Package cream cheese
- 7 Eggs
- Orange Juice
- 2 cans (or 4 Cups frozen) Corn
- 1 can (or 2 cups frozen bag) of green beans
- 1 can (or 2 cups frozen bag) of sliced carrots
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 Can Black Beans
- 1 can cream of chicken
- 1 can cream of mushroom
- 3 Can Chicken Broth (15 oz.)
- 1 Can (4.25 oz.) Tiny Shrimp, found near the canned tuna
- 3 Cups White Rice (not instant)
- 2 Cups Chunky Salsa (your favorite brand and heat level)
- 1 cup Root Beer
- 1 lb of potatoes
- 2 onion
- 5 Green Onions
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 Leek
- 1 Garlic Clove (5 cloves garlic needed)
- 5 cups chopped raw broccoli
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 2 small apples peeled and cubed
- 2 cups red grapes cut in half
- Lime Juice (or 2 limes)
- Sunflower Seeds
Confirm you have the following kitchen staples on hand (add needed items onto shopping list in spaces provided):
- Barbecue Sauce
- Mayo
- Orange Marmalade
- Flour
- Yeast
- Sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Brown sugar
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- White Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
- Cooking Oil (Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil)
- Butter
- Milk
Confirm you have the following seasonings on hand (add needed items onto shopping list in spaces provided):
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- onion salt
- cumin
- ground red pepper
- lemon pepper
- red curry powder or yellow
- Creole Seasoning
- Chili Powder
