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Weekly Dinners for Less

We’ve taken the guesswork out of grocery shopping and budget meal planning for you! Use these meal plans to feed your family, creating new flavors with the same affordable core ingredients. With a little help from some pantry staples and prep time on Sundays, you and your family will be eating good all week long!

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Weekly Dinners for Less

Pantry Staples

Check your pantry for these versatile ingredients and be ready to make all the recipes from this meal plan—and many more!


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Shopping List for Dietitian Pick Weekly Meals
  • 14 oz. chicken tenderloins
  • 1 lb. raw shrimp (21–25 count)
  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 head lettuce
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 16-oz. bag baby carrots
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 6 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 medium red onions
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 3 lemons
  • 2 15.5-oz. cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1 14-oz. pkg. firm tofu
  • 1 6-oz. bag finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. crumbled feta
  • 1 5.3-oz. container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 5-oz. bag seasoned croutons
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. whole-wheat rotini pasta
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. quinoa
  • 1 16-oz. jar hamburger dill-pickle chips
  • 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley (optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme (optional)

$40 Grocery Game Plan*

Shopping List for $40 Grocery Game Plan
  • 2 medium apples
  • 1 0.5-oz. pkg. fresh basil
  • 1 small butternut squash
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 medium pear
  • 1 5-oz. pkg. arugula
  • 1 12-oz. bag frozen Schnucks green beans
  • 1 3-liter bottle apple cider
  • 1 4-oz. pkg. crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded Mexican-style four cheese
  • 1 5.3-oz. container nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 13.5-oz. can Schnucks lite coconut milk
  • 1 16-oz. jar roasted red bell pepper strips
  • 1 15-oz. can Schnucks chickpeas-garbanzo beans
  • 1 15.25-oz. can Schnucks whole-kernel corn
  • 1 15.25-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added black beans
  • 1 4-oz. can diced chiles
  • 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 16-oz. bottle Schnucks balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 1 15-oz. loaf french bread
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. Schnucks pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 8.5-oz. box corn muffin mix
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef

$60 Grocery Game Plan*

Shopping List for $60 Grocery Game Plan
  • 1 5-oz. pkg. arugula
  • 1 0.5-oz. pkg. fresh basil
  • 1 6-oz. pkg. blackberries
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 large cauliflower
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 24-oz. bag petite-potato medley
  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen brussels sprouts
  • 1 12-oz. bag frozen mango
  • 1 5.3-oz. container nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. Schnucks penne rigate
  • 1 15-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added sliced beets
  • 1 16-oz. jar roasted red bell pepper strips
  • 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 16-oz. bottle Schnucks balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 1 16-oz. loaf Schnucks sourdough bread
  • 1 24-oz. pkg. farro
  • 1 2.25-oz. pkg. Schnucks chopped pecan
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin
  • 10-oz. sweet Italian sausage

$80 Grocery Game Plan*

Shopping List for $80 Grocery Game Plan
  • 1 small butternut squash
  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 0.5-oz. container fresh basil
  • 1 0.5-oz. container fresh sage
  • 2 small lemons
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 4-oz. log goat cheese
  • 1 5-oz. container Schnucks shaved parmesan
  • 1 8-oz. bag Schnucks finely shredded Italian six-cheese
  • 1 15-oz. container Schnucks part-skim ricotta
  • 1 12-oz. bottle rice vinegar
  • 1 15-oz. can Schnucks no-salt-added tomato sauce
  • 1 6-oz. can Schnucks tomato paste
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. Schnucks spaghetti
  • 1 10-oz. Schnucks ultra-thin pizza crust
  • 1 15.5-oz. can cannellini beans
  • 1 15-oz. can Schnucks pumpkin purĂŠe
  • 1 lb. skin-on filets salmon
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 lb. sirloin steak

Shopping List for Veggie-Forward Weekly Meals
  • 4 medium avocados
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 head Boston lettuce
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 10-oz. container cherry tomatoes
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. fresh pico de gallo
  • 1 12-oz. steam-in-bag
  • chopped sweet potatoes
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen cauliflower florets
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
  • 1 10-oz. jar mushrooms
  • 1 15.5-oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans
  • 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bottle peanut satay sauce
  • 1 1.25-oz. pkg. low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 pkg. 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. chickpea spaghetti pasta (or regular)
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. quinoa
  • 1 7-oz. pkg. sunflower seeds
  • 1 16-oz. bottle green goddess dressing
  • 1 5-oz. wedge Parmesan cheese

Quick Weekly Meals

Efficiently prepare a week’s worth of dinners with these quick, flavorful recipes, each made with 10 ingredients or less.

Shopping List for Quick Weekly Meals
  • 4 medium avocados
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 head Boston lettuce
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 10-oz. container cherry tomatoes
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. fresh pico de gallo
  • 1 12-oz. steam-in-bag
  • chopped sweet potatoes
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen cauliflower florets
  • 1 10-oz. pkg. frozen spinach
  • 1 10-oz. jar mushrooms
  • 1 15.5-oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans
  • 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bottle peanut satay sauce
  • 1 1.25-oz. pkg. low-sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 pkg. 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. chickpea spaghetti pasta (or regular)
  • 1 16-oz. pkg. quinoa
  • 1 7-oz. pkg. sunflower seeds
  • 1 16-oz. bottle green goddess dressing
  • 1 5-oz. wedge Parmesan cheese

Shopping List for Weekly Meal Plan #1
  • 2 lb. ground pork
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 5 lb. bag russet potatoes
  • 16 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 16 oz. pico de gallo
  • 1 lb. salad greens of choice
  • 1 bunch fresh green onions (if desired)
  • 2-3 oranges or grapefruit
  • 15 oz. frozen pepper and onion strips
  • 10 oz. package Schnucks frozen chopped spinach
  • 10 oz. Schnucks Steamin’ Easy frozen green beans
  • 16 oz. sour cream
  • 8 oz. Schnucks shredded cheese of choice
  • 8 oz. grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Schnucks panko breadcrumbs
  • Sesame seeds (if desired)
  • 4 3-oz. packs ramen
Prep on Sunday
  1. Start the week off by adding 5 pounds of potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until fork tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Remove about a third of potatoes from pot; cover and refrigerate. With the remaining potatoes (about 3 pounds) prepare using our Mashed Potatoes recipe.
  2. Prep the chorizo for later use this week by following our Homemade Chorizo recipe.
  3. Cook and freeze remaining pork.
Shopping List for Weekly Meal Plan #2
  • 5 lb. pork shoulder roast
  • 8 Schnucks chicken thighs
  • 2-3 lb. bag onions
  • 1 lb. bag carrots
  • 4 green bell peppers
  • 2 avocados, plus more to top chili (if desired)
  • 2 tomatoes, plus more to top chili (if desired)
  • 1-2 fresh jalapeĂąos
  • 1 apple
  • 1-2 limes (if desired)
  • 14 oz. cole slaw mix
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 bunch fresh green onions (if desired)
  • 5 oz. Schnucks frozen chopped spinach (leftover from week 1)
  • 8 oz. Schnucks shredded cheese of choice
  • 1 pint buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, plus more if desired (leftover from week 1)
  • 24 oz. cornmeal
  • 20 oz. Schnucks pineapple tidbits in 100% pineapple juice
  • 18 oz. Schnucks BBQ sauce
  • 16 oz. dried black beans
  • 30 oz. tomato sauce
  • 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes
Prep on Sunday
  1. Kickoff another week of meal prepping by preparing Carnitas Pulled Pork and placing leftover pineapple in the refrigerator for Monday.
  2. Make 3 cups cooked black beans (1 cup dry).
  3. Make 6 cups cooked white rice (2 cups dry).
Shopping List for Weekly Meal Plan #3
  • 2 lbs. turkey sausage
  • 4 6-oz. tilapia filets
  • 2-3 lb. bag onions
  • 5 large sweet potatoes
  • 3 lemons (if desired)
  • 2 apples or pears (if desired)
  • 2 carrots (leftover from week 2)
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 lb. salad greens of choice
  • ½ lb. fresh green beans
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley and basil (if desired)
  • 15 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz. Schnucks shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz. sour cream (if desired)
  • 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 16 oz. dried green lentils
  • 16 oz. Schnucks angel hair pasta or spaghetti
  • 16 oz. Schnucks penne pasta
  • 3.5 fl oz. capers
  • Schnucks hamburger buns
Prep on Sunday

Additional Ingredients From the Pantry

Cooking from scratch is the best way to make the most of your grocery run. Stock up on these versatile ingredients so you’ll be ready to make all of the recipes throughout these meal plans—and many more! You may have some of these most used ingredients in your pantry already.


All-Purpose Flour

Beef and Chicken Broths and/or Stocks

Lemon Juice

Minced Garlic

Minced Onion

Hot Sauce (if desired)

Dijon Mustard

Soy Sauce

Worcestershire Sauce

Mayonnaise

Butter

Milk

Olive Oil

Vegetable Oil

Cooking Spray

Apple Cider Vinegar

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Garlic Powder

Ground Ginger

Ground Cayenne

Ground Cinnamon

Ground Cumin

Black Pepper

Dried Basil

Chili Powder

Onion Powder

Italian Seasoning

Celery Seed

Dried Thyme

Paprikia

Paprikia

Oregano

Salt

Crushed Red Pepper

Cinnamon

Chives

Honey

Sugar

Brown Sugar

White Rice

*Price based on item cost at time of print for Simply Schnucks Magazine September/October 2025.