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!
Pantry Staples
Check your pantry for these versatile ingredients and be ready to make all the recipes from this meal plan—and many more!
Dietitian Pick Weekly Meals
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Use this five-day Dietitian Pick meal plan to keep your budget and healthy-eating goals on track.
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)
Veggie-Forward Weekly Meals
If you have a vegetarian in the family, or just want to cut down on meat, these five meals are packed with delicious flavors and focused on plant-based proteins and ingredients.
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
Weekly Meal Plan #1
Brown butter, steak, chorizo and more are on the menu this week! Who said you can't have fun on a budget?
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
- 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.
- Prep the chorizo for later use this week by following our Homemade Chorizo recipe.
- Cook and freeze remaining pork.
Weekly Meal Plan #2
This week's meals are perfect for people who love complex, sweet and savory meals.
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 jalapeños
- 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
- Kickoff another week of meal prepping by preparing Carnitas Pulled Pork and placing leftover pineapple in the refrigerator for Monday.
- Make 3 cups cooked black beans (1 cup dry).
- Make 6 cups cooked white rice (2 cups dry).
Weekly Meal Plan #3
This week's meals are our take on comforting classics, including some vegetarian favorites!
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
- This week's prep is minimal! Just prepare the Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Weekly Meal Plan #4
Close out the month with this week's mouthwatering meals! We've got a mix of satisfying classics and lighter, zesty meals.
Shopping List for Weekly Meal Plan #4
- 2½–3 lbs. Schnucks Certified Angus Beef Bottom Round Roast
- One 2.8-oz. package Schnucks real bacon pieces
- One 14-oz. package smoked sausage
- Two avocados
- One 2-lb. bag carrots
- One 5-lb. bag russet potatoes
- One 2-lb. bag red onions
- One 8-oz. package whole white mushrooms
- 4 cups salad greens
- One 10-oz. package shredded red cabbage
- One bunch parsley
- One bunch cilantro
- One bunch green onions
- One package fresh thyme (if desired)
- One 4-oz. package Schnucks crumbled feta
- One 8-oz. package Schnucks shredded cheddar cheese
- One package Schnucks 6-inch soft corn tortillas
- One 2.25-oz. package Schnucks chopped walnuts
- One 4-oz. package dried cranberries
Prep and Plan
Sunday
Make Easy Pickled Red Onion and Potatoes for the Week (see below).
Monday
Use prepared Cheesy Mashed Potatoes to make Homestyle Braised Beef.
Tuesday
Use prepared Easy Pickled Red Onion and leftover Homestyle Braised Beef to make Braised Beef Tacos With Chimichurri.
Wednesday
Use prepared Easy Pickled Red Onion to make Roasted Carrot Salad.
Thursday
Use prepared coarsely mashed potatoes to make Baked Potato Soup.
Friday
Use prepared Cheesy Mashed Potatoes to make Potato Pancakes with Onion Gravy & Smoked Sausage.
Potatoes for the Week
Active: 15 min
Total: 1 hr 15 min
- 2½ lbs. russet potatoes
- Âľ cup Schnucks milk
- 2 tbsp. Schnucks butter
- 1 cup Schnucks shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Scrub potatoes, pat dry and prick all over with a fork. Bake 50–60 minutes or until very tender. Let cool and cut each potato lengthwise. Scoop out white portion and discard skins. Add potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash. Remove 2 cups from bowl; cover and refrigerate.
Make Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:
Continue to mash remaining potatoes until smooth. Stir in milk, butter and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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