Welcome to the $75 Weekly Menu Plan for Week 20, where we continue creating exciting, budget-friendly meals for your family. This week’s menu includes new breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas, with a focus on variety, flavor, and ease of preparation. We’ve ensured all pantry and freezer items are accounted for, and every recipe includes seasonings to enhance the dishes.
Let’s dive into this week’s menu with delicious options that keep both your budget and taste buds satisfied!
Pro Tip 🥓 Always check the weight of packaged meats—sometimes, bigger isn’t always cheaper.
$75 Weekly Menu Plan Week 20: (May 13, 2024 – May 19, 2024)
Weekly Grocery List (Walmart Prices)
Proteins:
- Chicken Breasts (2 lbs) – $6.98
- Ground Turkey (1 lb) – $4.00
- Eggs (1 dozen) – $2.24
- Bacon (12 oz) – $4.98
- Canned Tuna (2 cans, 5 oz each) – $2.00
Dairy:
- Milk (1 gallon) – $3.00
- Greek Yogurt (32 oz) – $3.00
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (8 oz) – $2.00
- Butter (1 lb) – $2.98
Produce:
- Bananas (6 count) – $1.00
- Apples (3 lbs) – $4.00
- Romaine Lettuce (1 head) – $1.68
- Bell Peppers (3 count) – $3.28
- Zucchini (3 count) – $2.52
- Onions (3 count) – $2.34
- Garlic (1 bulb) – $0.50
- Broccoli (1 head) – $1.69
- Tomatoes (4 count) – $2.48
- Carrots (2 lbs) – $1.96
Pantry:
- Jasmine Rice (2 lbs) – $2.00
- Pasta (1 lb) – $1.00
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (two 15 oz cans) – $1.44
- Chicken Broth (32 oz) – $1.22
- Tortillas (10 count) – $2.00
- Olive Oil (16 oz) – $3.48
- Bread Crumbs – $2.00
- Soy Sauce (10 oz) – $1.64
- Honey (from restock in previous weeks) – $0.00
Seasonings:
- Salt (from pantry)
- Pepper (from pantry)
- Garlic powder (from pantry)
- Italian seasoning – $1.00
- Paprika – $1.00
- Cumin – $1.00
- Cayenne Pepper (optional) – $1.00
Snacks/Extras:
- Granola Bars (12 count) – $2.88
- Pretzels (16 oz) – $2.00
- Cottage Cheese (16 oz) – $2.50
- Dried Fruit (8 oz) – $3.00
- Popcorn Kernels (16 oz) – $1.98
Total Estimated Cost: $83.77
$75 Weekly Menu Plan Week 20 (May 13, 2024 – May 19, 2024):
Monday, May 13:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with sliced bananas and honey 🍌🍯
- Lunch: Chicken wraps with romaine lettuce, shredded mozzarella, and tomatoes 🌯
- Dinner: Chicken Dumpling Pot Pie 🐔🥦
Recipe:
- 2 chicken breasts ($3.49)
- 1/4 head broccoli, chopped
- 1/3 cup Onion, chopped: $0.25 (from an average-sized onion at $0.78 each)
- 1/3 cup Flour: $0.05 (from a 5 lb bag of flour at $1.50)
- 5 1/2 tbsp butter (about 1/3 cup): $0.37 (from a 1 lb butter pack priced at $2.98)
- 1 bag peas/carrots blend or a large can of Veggie Blend (drained): $1.00 (12 oz frozen bag or can)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels: $0.25 (from a 12 oz bag priced at $1.00)
- 1¾ cup Chicken Broth: $0.61 (from a 32 oz container priced at $1.22)
- 2/3 cup Milk: $0.12 (from a gallon priced at $3.00)
- 3/4 tsp salt: pantry item, negligible cost
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper: pantry item, negligible cost
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning: pantry item
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Follow the Chicken pot pie filling directions here, but add 1/2 cup of chopped fresh broccoli with the veggies.
- Top with homemade biscuit dough and bake 20-25 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
Tuesday, May 14:
- Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with toast and apple slices 🍳🍞🍏
- Lunch: Leftover baked chicken wraps with lettuce and shredded mozzarella 🌯
- Dinner: Ground turkey tacos with bell peppers and shredded cheese 🌮
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground turkey ($4.00)
- 2 bell peppers, sliced (from 3 count) ($2.19)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 6 tortillas (from 10 count) ($1.20)
- Cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- In a skillet, cook the ground turkey until browned. Add cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper (optional), and garlic powder to season.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Serve the seasoned turkey in tortillas with shredded cheese and lettuce.
Wednesday, May 15:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with dried fruit and granola 🥣
- Lunch: Leftover turkey tacos 🌮
- 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)
- 2 tbsp butter (from 1 lb) ($0.18)
- Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and serve with a sprinkle of shredded cheese if desired.
Thursday, May 16:
- Breakfast: Biscuits with Jam
- Lunch: Tuna cheese melt sandwiches with pretzels 🥪
- Dinner: Chicken Stir-fry with jasmine rice 🍲
Recipe:
- 2 chicken breasts ($3.49)
- 2 zucchinis, sliced (from 3 count) ($1.68)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (from pantry)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- Salt and pepper (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned.
- Stir in sliced zucchini and soy sauce, cooking until tender. Serve over jasmine rice.
Friday, May 17:
- Breakfast: MYO Instant Oatmeal with dried fruit and nuts 🥣
- Lunch: Leftover chicken stir-fry with jasmine rice 🍲
- Dinner: Baked bacon and cheddar-stuffed potatoes with broccoli 🥔🧀
Recipe:
- 4 medium potatoes (from 5 lbs) ($1.20)
- 4 slices bacon (from 12 oz) ($1.66)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (from 8 oz) ($1.00)
- 1 head broccoli, chopped ($1.69)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes until tender.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides. Mix with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and seasonings. Return the mixture to the potato skins and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve with roasted broccoli.
Saturday, May 18:
- Breakfast: Greek yogurt with granola and honey 🥣🍯
- Lunch: Tuna salad with pita chips 🥗
- Dinner: Chicken and veggie skewers with jasmine rice 🍲
Recipe:
- 2 chicken breasts ($3.49)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (from 3 count) ($1.09)
- 1 zucchini, sliced (from earlier) ($0.84)
- 1 cup jasmine rice (from 2 lbs) ($0.50)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (from pantry)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (from pantry)
- Salt and pepper (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Then, alternate chicken chunks with bell pepper and zucchini on skewers.
- Grill or broil until the chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. Serve with jasmine rice on the side.
Sunday, May 19:
- Breakfast: Pancakes with apple slices and honey 🍏🥞
- Lunch: Leftover chicken and veggie stir-fry wraps 🌯
- Dinner: Ground turkey meatballs with pasta and marinara sauce 🍝
Recipe:
- 1 lb ground turkey ($4.00)
- 1/2 lb pasta (from 1 lb) ($0.50)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz) ($0.72)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (from pantry)
- 1 egg (from 1 dozen) ($0.19)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (from 1 bulb) ($0.13)
- Italian seasoning, salt, pepper (from seasonings)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning to create a simple marinara sauce.
- Toss the cooked meatballs with the pasta and marinara sauce, and serve hot.
Snack Ideas for Week 20:
- Apple slices with peanut butter and granola: A crunchy, sweet snack.
- Popcorn with a drizzle of olive oil and garlic powder: Savory and light.
- Cottage cheese with fresh fruit: A protein-packed, refreshing option.
- Pretzels with mustard dip: Simple and satisfying.
- Carrot sticks with hummus: A healthy, crunchy snack option.
- Super Fudge Brownies
Tips for Week 20:
- Plan for leftovers: Use extra portions of chicken or stir-fries for quick lunches or wraps throughout the week.
- Try new flavors: Incorporate more seasonings like Italian seasoning, cumin, or paprika to add depth to simple dishes.
- Snack creatively: Mix up your snacks with a balance of sweet, savory, and healthy options like cottage cheese with fruit or popcorn with garlic powder.
- Budget-conscious shopping: Keep an eye on sales for produce and proteins to stretch your grocery budget further while maintaining meal variety.
This Week 20 meal plan introduces a wide range of flavorful dishes and varied snack options, ensuring your family stays well-fed while sticking to the $75 budget. With clear ingredient listings and seasonings, every meal is designed to be both delicious and cost-effective.
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