Welcome to the $75 Weekly Menu Plan for Week 19, where we continue providing you with delicious, budget-friendly meals that the whole family will enjoy. This week’s menu brings flavorful new options like Sweet and Sour Kielbasa for dinner, along with customizable MYO Instant Oatmeal for breakfast to help start your mornings off right.
With a focus on versatility and variety, this plan is designed to fit your $75 budget while keeping meals exciting and nutritious. Let’s dive into Week 19 with an assortment of tasty dishes and snacks!
🍽️ Fun Fact 🥒 Cucumbers and tomatoes spoil faster when stored in the fridge—keep them at room temp.
$75 Weekly Menu Plan Week 19: (May 6, 2024 – May 12, 2024)
Weekly Grocery List (Walmart Prices)
Proteins:
- Kielbasa Sausage (1 lb) – $4.00
- Chicken Thighs (2 lbs) – $5.94
- Ground Beef (1 lb) – $5.00
- Eggs (1 dozen) – $2.24
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) – $2.00
Dairy:
- Milk (1 gallon) – $3.00
- Greek Yogurt (32 oz) – $3.00
- Butter (1 lb) – $2.98
- Cream Cheese (8 oz) – $2.00
Produce:
- Bananas (6 count) – $1.00
- Apples (3 lbs) – $4.00
- Romaine Lettuce (1 head) – $1.68
- Bell Peppers (3 count) – $3.28
- Onions (3 count) – $2.34
- Garlic (1 bulb) – $0.50
- Pineapple Chunks (canned) – $1.50
- Broccoli (1 head) – $1.69
- Carrots (2 lbs) – $1.96
- Green Onions (1 bunch) – $0.98
Pantry:
- Rolled Oats (42 oz) – $3.50
- Brown Sugar (1 lb) – $1.00
- Soy Sauce (from pantry)
- Chicken Broth (32 oz) – $1.22
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (two 15 oz cans) – $1.44
- White Rice (2 lbs) – $2.00
- Pasta (1 lb) – $1.00
- Vinegar (for Sweet and Sour Kielbasa) – $1.00
- Olive Oil (16 oz) – $3.48
- Tortillas (10 count) – $2.00
- Honey (from pantry)
Snacks/Extras:
- Pita Chips (12 oz) – $2.88
- Granola Bars (12 count) – $2.88
- Dried Fruit (8 oz) – $3.00
- Popcorn Kernels (16 oz) – $1.98
- Pretzels (16 oz) – $2.00
Total Estimated Cost: $78.47
$75 Weekly Menu Plan Week 19 (May 6, 2024 – May 12, 2024):
Monday, May 6:
- Breakfast: MYO Instant Oatmeal with bananas and honey 🍌🥣
- Lunch: Chicken wraps with romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar, and bell peppers 🌯
- Dinner: Sweet and Sour Kielbasa with rice and broccoli 🥦🍲
Ingredients:
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced ($4.00)
- 1 can pineapple chunks (15 oz) ($1.50)
- 1 jar Lachoy Sweet & Sour Sauce ($2.98)
- 1 can Mandarin Orange Segments ($1.14)
- 1 cup white rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
- 1 head broccoli, chopped ($1.69)
Instructions:
- Full Sweet and Sour Kielbasa Recipe Here
- Serve over cooked white rice with a side of steamed broccoli.
Tuesday, May 7:
- Breakfast: MYO Instant Oatmeal with apples and cinnamon 🍏
- Lunch: Leftover Sweet and Sour Kielbasa with white rice 🍲
- Dinner: Chicken and veggie stir-fry with jasmine rice 🍲
Recipe:
- 1 lb chicken thighs ($2.97)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from 3 count) ($1.09)
- 1 onion, sliced (from 3 count) ($0.78)
- 1 cup white rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
Instructions:
- Cook white rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Stir in bell peppers and onions, cooking until tender. Serve over jasmine rice.
Wednesday, May 8:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with dried fruit and granola 🥣
- Lunch: Leftover chicken and veggie stir-fry 🌯
- Dinner: Ground beef and black bean quesadillas with cheddar cheese 🧀🌮
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground beef ($5.00)
- 1 can black beans, drained ($0.72)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 4 tortillas (from 10 count) ($1.00)
- Optional- add 1/4 cup chopped onion
Instructions:
- Saute onion in a skillet until transluscent, add ground beef , then stir in drained black beans.
- Layer ground beef, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese between tortillas.
- Cook on a skillet until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Thursday, May 9:
- Breakfast: Pancakes with apple slices and honey 🍏🥞
- Lunch: Leftover ground beef and black bean quesadillas 🌮
- Dinner: Spaghetti with diced tomatoes and garlic butter sauce 🍝
Recipe:
- 1/2 lb pasta (from 1 lb) ($0.50)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz) ($0.72)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 1 tbsp butter (from 1 lb) ($0.18)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce and serve hot.
Friday, May 10:
- Breakfast: MYO Instant Oatmeal with dried fruit 🥣
- Lunch: Tuna salad wraps with romaine lettuce 🌯
- Dinner: Pork stir-fry with bell peppers and onions 🍲
Recipe:
- 1 lb pork (from earlier) ($2.50)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from 3 count) ($1.09)
- 1 onion, sliced (from 3 count) ($0.78)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (from pantry)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness and depth)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for extra flavor)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water (for sauce)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the pork: Slice the pork into thin strips for faster and even cooking. Toss the pork in a bowl with cornstarch to coat (optional step for added texture).
- Cook the pork: In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and chicken broth. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the vegetables. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine & finish: Add the pork back to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional minute until the pork is heated through and the sauce is thickened and glossy.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat (optional).
Saturday, May 11:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and honey 🥣
- Lunch: Tuna salad on pita chips with apple slices 🍏
- Dinner: Hearty Taco Pasta 🧀🍝
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground beef (from earlier) ($0.00)
- 1/2 lb pasta (from 1 lb) ($0.50)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (from earlier) ($1.09)
- 1/4 cup diced onion, minced ($0.23)
- 1 pkg of Taco Seasoning Mix
Instructions:
- Full Hearty Taco Pasta recipe here
Sunday, May 12:
- Breakfast: Pancakes with banana slices 🍌🥞
- Lunch: Leftover beef and veggie pasta 🍝
- Dinner: Skillet Chicken with bell peppers and onions 🌯
Recipe:
- 1 lb chicken thighs (from earlier) ($0.00)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from earlier) ($1.09)
- 1 onion, sliced (from earlier) ($0.78)
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 Tbs Honey (from pantry)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add sliced bell peppers and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes..
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush with honey and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the hot skillet and cook until browned and tender.
- Serve with mashed potato.
Snack Ideas for Week 19:
- Dried fruit with mixed nuts: A quick, energizing snack.
- Carrot sticks with hummus: Crunchy and creamy.
- Cucumber slices with cream cheese and dill: Light and refreshing.
- Popcorn with nutritional yeast: A savory, cheesy alternative.
- Apple Slices with Peanut Butter: Sweet and satisfying.
Tips for Week 19:
- Double up on meals: Make extra portions of stir-fries and pasta dishes for easy lunches the next day.
- Customize your breakfast: Use the MYO Instant Oatmeal to create different flavor combinations each morning, adding variety to your meals.
- Plan ahead for snacks: Incorporate healthy, easy-to-prep snacks like cucumber slices with cream cheese to stay on track with your budget and nutrition goals.
- Look for sales: Watch for deals on proteins and produce to maximize your budget while keeping meals fresh and flavorful.
This Week 19 meal plan features creative breakfast ideas like MYO Instant Oatmeal and new dinner options like Sweet and Sour Kielbasa. With fresh snack ideas and balanced, budget-friendly meals, this plan keeps your family well-fed and satisfied all week long.
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