Here’s the $75 Weekly Menu Plan for Week 3 (January 15, 2024 – January 21, 2024), designed to feed a family of 4. This plan includes a variety of meals with enough portions for everyone while staying within the budget.
As we settle into mid-January, this week’s meal plan adds new twists with dishes that focus on using pantry staples and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
With crowd-pleasers like spaghetti, baked chicken, and easy stir-fries, Week 3 provides a variety of flavorful, easy-to-prepare meals that ensure no ingredients go to waste.
This budget-friendly plan is designed to minimize your time in the kitchen while maximizing taste and nutrition.
Weekly Grocery List (Walmart Prices)
Produce:
- Bananas (8 count) – $1.56
- Apples (5 count) – $3.28
- Romaine lettuce (1 head) – $1.68
- Bell peppers (3 count) – $3.18
- Onions (3 large) – $2.34
- Carrots (2 lb) – $1.96
- Potatoes (10 lbs) – $4.94
- Garlic (1 bulb) – $0.50
- Frozen mixed vegetables (32 oz) – $2.00
- Avocados (2 count) – $1.66
- Celery (1 bunch) – $1.48
- Broccoli (1 head) – $1.69
- Zucchini (3 count) – $2.52
Proteins:
- Eggs (1 dozen) – $2.24
- Ground beef (2 lbs) – $10.24
- Chicken thighs (3 lbs) – $5.31
- cheddar cheese (16 oz) – $3.74
- mozzarella cheese (8 oz) – $1.97
Dairy:
- Milk (1 gallon) – $3.82
- Butter (1 lb) – $2.98
- Plain yogurt (32 oz) – $3.32
Pantry:
- Whole wheat sandwich bread (2 loaves) – $2.64
- Spaghetti noodles (32 oz) – $2.00
- Black beans (15 oz can) – $0.72
- Chicken broth (32 oz) – $1.22
- Pasta sauce (24 oz) – $1.28
- Tortilla shells (10 count) – $2.78
- Canned diced tomatoes (2 cans) – $1.44
- Tomato paste (6 oz) – $0.58
Total: $75.07 (Prices may vary slightly depending on location)
$75 Weekly Menu Plan: January 15, 2024 – January 21, 2024
Monday (January 15):
- Breakfast: Oatmeal with bananas and honey
- Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwiches 🥪 (use leftover chicken thighs, lettuce, and mayo)
- Dinner: Beef Tacos 🌮 (ground beef, tortillas, lettuce, salsa, shredded cheese)
Tuesday (January 16):
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast
- Lunch: Turkey and cheese wraps with apple slices
- Dinner: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Rice 🍲
Wednesday (January 17):
- Breakfast: Smoothie (yogurt, frozen mixed berries, and banana)
- Lunch: Leftover Beef Tacos
- Dinner: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce 🍝
Thursday (January 18):
- Breakfast: Peanut butter toast with apple slices
- Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with carrot sticks 🥪
- Dinner: Chicken Fajitas 🌮 (chicken thighs, tortillas, bell peppers, onions, salsa)
Friday (January 19):
- Breakfast: Oatmeal with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar
- Lunch: Leftover Chicken Fajitas
- Dinner: Shepherd’s Pie 🥧 (use ground beef, mashed potatoes, and mixed veggies)
Saturday (January 20):
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with avocado slices and toast
- Lunch: Turkey and cheese sandwiches with tortilla chips 🥪
- Dinner: Homemade Pizza 🍕 (Recipe: Budget101.com Homemade Pizza Dough)
Sunday (January 21):
- Breakfast: Smoothie (yogurt, banana, and peanut butter)
- Lunch: Leftover Shepherd’s Pie
- Dinner: Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Zucchini & Carrot🍗 (Recipe: Budget101.com Baked Chicken)
Snack Ideas:
- Jello Popcorn
- Apple slices with peanut butter
- Tortilla chips and salsa
- Carrot and celery sticks with hummus
- Yogurt with a drizzle of honey
This Week 3 meal plan continues to provide new, budget-friendly meals for a family of 4, ensuring variety and satisfying portions. Stock-up items are included to keep your pantry well-equipped.
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