This Easy Weekly Meal Plan has everything you need for a stress-free week. It includes quick, budget-friendly dinners like Instant Pot Salisbury Steak, Spaghetti Tacos, and Slow Cooker Brisket.
In a house with 8 kids a meal plan that covers the whole week with simple ingredients and one grocery trip is exactly what keeps us sane. This week has something for everyone including a fun taco twist the kids absolutely love. Having the plan set before Monday means the hardest part of the week is already done and dinner is handled no matter how busy things get.
Many of our readers have enjoyed our Weekly Meal Plans. If you have missed any, make sure to check out Meal Plan 16, Meal Plan 15 and Meal Plan 14.
Printable Shopping List
One of the best parts about this meal plan is we have created a shopping list that is categorized by the store. We even recommend shopping your pantry first as you may already have the majority of the ingredients.
Monday – Instant Pot Salisbury Steak
Instant Pot Salisbury Steak is a delicious and comforting recipe that cooks easily in the pressure cooker. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes for a delicious weeknight meal, or even pair it with this Air Fryer Asparagus.
Estimated Cost: $8.78, $1.46 per Servings
Tuesday – Spaghetti Tacos
Spaghetti Tacos is a twist on your taco recipe. If you love spaghetti and tacos then you need to make this recipe. Simple ingredients make this recipe delicious.
Estimated Cost: $13.80, $2.30 per Servings
Wednesday – Crispy Honey Chicken
Crispy Honey Chicken is a delicious, crispy chicken that is full of flavor. This chicken is sweet, sticky, and so crispy. Skip takeout and make this chicken at home. Keep sides simple and delicious, just like this Boiling Corn on the Cob.
Estimated Cost: $8.70, $1.45 per Servings
Thursday – Balsamic Chicken
It is rich in flavor and any time I make a recipe with it, my family loves it. This Balsamic Chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight or to feed a hungry crowd. Add this Microwave Baked Potatoes as a side dish to complete your meal idea.
Estimated Cost: $4.66, $0.78 per Servings
Friday – Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Brisket
Brisket is so delicious and actually very simple to make. If you haven’t tried cooking it in the crock pot, it really makes it so tender and very easy. And this Pan Fried Zucchini is simply delicious that it perfectly goes great with it.
Estimated Cost: $24.87, $4.15 per Servings
Breakfast – Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
Enjoy Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins for a delicious snack. Lots of ooey gooey chocolate make this a tasty treat for breakfast.
Estimated Cost: $3.50, $0.10 per Servings
Dessert – Grilled Peaches
Make easy Grilled Peaches for a delicious treat. This simple dessert is a Summertime staple and even better served with ice cream.
Estimated Cost: $6.43, $0.54 per Serving
Meal Plan Tips
- Start the brisket Friday morning. The Slow Cooker Red Wine Brisket needs 8–10 hours on low — get it in the crockpot before you leave the house and come home to the best Friday dinner of the week
- Make the muffins over the weekend. Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins keep well for several days and at $0.10 each making a double batch means breakfast is handled all week
- Prep the taco shells Tuesday morning. Spaghetti Tacos come together in under 20 minutes — having everything prepped makes Tuesday the fastest dinner of the week
- Marinate the balsamic chicken Thursday morning. Even 30 minutes in the balsamic marinade makes Thursday’s chicken significantly more flavorful
- Grill the peaches right after dinner. Grilled Peaches take under 10 minutes on the grill — the perfect quick dessert that feels special without any extra effort
If you like meal prepping for the week, you may like to check out our Lazy Day Cooking Club. This club teaches you how to spend 2 minutes throwing dinner in the crock pot so dinner is waiting when you get home.
Easy Side Dish Recipes
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Salisbury Steak – If you have leftover Salisbury steak cut it up in bite size pieces and make Beef Stroganoff.
- Spaghetti Tacos – We also have leftover spaghetti so we like to use the leftovers to make Spaghetti Casserole.
- Crispy Honey Chicken – Dice up the crispy chicken and make Chicken Fried Rice.
- Balsamic Steak – We love to make Beef and Noodles with our leftover balsamic steak.
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