This Weekly Meal Plan makes dinner easy with five simple family meals, one grocery trip, and every recipe under $5 per serving.
This is one of my favorite meal plan weeks because it uses the skillet, Instant Pot, slow cooker, and oven. With 8 kids, having five different family tested dinners planned before Monday makes the entire week much easier.
These Weekly Meal Plans have saved our readers time and money. Make sure to check out Meal Plan 23, Meal Plan 22 and Meal Plan 21 for even more delicious recipes.
Print Shopping List
Make sure to print the shopping list before heading to the store. We have everything categorized which makes your shopping experience even easier.
Monday – Barbecue Pork Chops
Don’t let cooking pork intimidate you. This easy Barbecue Pork Chops recipe is so easy in the skillet. It is the perfect weeknight meal. Make it a filling meal by pairing it with one of our side dishes, like the Twice-Baked Potatoes or Oven-Roasted Asparagus!
Estimated Cost: $9.16, $2.29 per Serving
Tuesday – Taquito Enchiladas
This Taquito Enchiladas Tiktok Recipe only requires 3 ingredients and is easy to prepare. This enchilada recipe is the perfect weeknight meal, and even better with some Homemade Spanish Rice.
Estimated Cost: $15.18 Per Recipe, $1.90 Per Serving
Wednesday – Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak
The pressure cooker makes this meal so easy. Your family can enjoy all that you love about a Philly Cheesesteak with very little work. We love to add a side of onion rings, fried okra, or fries for a complete meal idea.
Estimated Cost: $26.35, $4.39 per Serving
Thursday – Chicken Stuffed Peppers
Chicken Stuffed Peppers are loaded with flavor and easy to make. This is a perfect low-carb recipe that my entire family loves.
Estimated Cost: $15.30, $2.55 per Servings
Friday – Crockpot Pepper Steak
If you are looking for an easy but delicious crock pot dinner idea then this Crockpot Pepper Steak Recipe is for you. Serve over a bed of rice alongside a salad and dinner is done.
Estimated Cost: $15.50, $2.58 Per Serving
Breakfast – Overnight French Toast
Whip up this amazing Overnight French Toast Recipe and all you have to do in the morning is bake and enjoy. It is that easy.
Estimated Cost: $7.26, $1.21 per Servings
Dessert – Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter
This delicious Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe is simple enough to serve any day of the week. It is so yummy and makes biscuits, French toast, pancakes and more absolutely amazing!
Estimated Cost: $5.52, $0.69 per Serving
Prepare dinner even faster with our Lazy Day Cooking Club. Spend about 2 minutes throwing dinner in the slow cooker in the morning and it is ready for you when return home.
Easy Side Dish Ideas
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Pork Chops – BBQ Pork Chops make a great leftovers by making a Pork Chop Sandwich. Add your pork chops to a bun and enjoy for a quick dinner idea.
- Taquito Enchiladas – Dice up your leftovers and serve over rice or try it one of these Rice Bowl Recipes.
- Philly Cheesesteak – Philly Cheesesteak leftovers make a great a addition to this Easy Fried Rice Recipe. Dice up the meat and peppers and it turns into a great dinner idea.
- Chicken Stuffed Peppers – We also have leftover chicken from this recipe and I like to use to make Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas.
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