Ready to slash your grocery bill and still enjoy delicious meals? Say goodbye to overspending with my budget-friendly 7 day family meal plan designed just for you! With a Walmart shopping list in hand, I’ve crafted a dinner meal plan that will keep your family of 5 satisfied for the week ahead—all for just $50! And if you want everything super easy to print, just grab the FREE e-book! But wait, there’s more! Dive deeper into savings with my 1 Month Meal Prep guide, where I’ll not only show you how to prep breakfast, lunches, and snacks for the whole family but also how to do it for just $168 or less for the entire month! Get ready to eat well and save big!
Meal Plan Goals
This $50 7 Day Family Meal Plan achieves several essential goals:
- Keeping Things Simple: With quick and easy meal options, this plan is perfect for busy families who need meals on the table fast.
- Adult and Kid-Friendly: Whether you’re feeding adults or picky eaters, there’s something for everyone in this meal plan. Every dish is designed to appeal to both adults and children.
- Well-Rounded Meals: Each meal in the plan is carefully crafted to be balanced with veggies, protein, and starch, ensuring that your family gets the nutrition they need for a healthy lifestyle.
Tips for Success:
With the cost of groceries on the rise, families are constantly seeking ways to stretch their dollars further without sacrificing the quality of their meals. This meal plan is created based on Walmart prices in New Hampshire but it’s understood that not everyone has the same prices or Walmart as an option. That’s where smart shopping strategies come into play. Whether you’re a seasoned budget-conscious shopper or new to the game, navigating the aisles of your local grocery store can be overwhelming, especially when trying to stick to a tight budget.
This is where “Tips for Success” come in handy. Designed to help you make the most of your grocery budget, these tips are tailored to accommodate varying food prices and shopping options, ensuring that you can still enjoy these delicious and nutritious meals without breaking the bank. From exploring alternative stores to utilizing ingredients you already have on hand, these strategies are sure to revolutionize the way you approach grocery shopping, empowering you to make savvy choices that benefit both your wallet and your family’s well-being.
- Adapt to Local Prices: Although this meal plan is tailored to Walmart food prices in New Hampshire, remember that actual prices may vary in your area. However, the plan is structured to remain more affordable than other options.
- Explore Alternative Stores: If Walmart isn’t accessible, consider other budget-friendly options like local low-cost grocery stores or Aldi for your shopping needs. These stores often offer competitive prices on everyday essentials.
- Shop Your Own Cabinets: Before heading out to shop, take inventory of what you already have in your pantry and fridge. You might be surprised by how many ingredients you already own, reducing the items you need to purchase. This simple step can save you both time and money!
FREE PRINTABLES!
If you don’t want to print out the whole blog, or go through all of the recipes individually, I’ve done the hard work for you! You can download the free e-book here and have it all in one PDF that is easy to use!
The Grocery List and Prices:
Dairy:
- 12 Great Value Eggs – $2.36
- 8oz Great Value Cream Cheese – $1.48
- 16oz Great Value Cheddar Cheese – $3.68
- 24oz Great Value Sour Cream – $2.65
Produce:
- 1 Garlic Bulb – $.82
- 2 Yellow Onions – $1.56
- 1 Fresh Broccoli Crown – $1.25
Frozen:
- Bibigo Steamed Dumplings Pork and Vegetable – $3.52
- 12oz Great Value Streamable Mixed Vegetables – $.98
Meat:
- 16oz Festive Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey – $2.54
- 5lbs (or so) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – $13.64
Pantry:
- 14.5oz Great Value Canned French Style Green Beans – $.64
- 15oz Great Value Whole Kernel Corn – $.64
- 14.5oz Great Value Petite Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice – $.96
- 20.5oz La Costena Refried Pinto Beans – $1.68
- 20 count Great Value Small Fajita Flour Tortillas – $1.98
- 10.5oz Great Value Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup – $.68
- 5lbs Great Value Long Grain Rice – $3.34
- 24oz Great Value Mild Thick and Chunky Salsa – $ 2.36
- 13.7oz Great Value Baked Buttery Round Crackers – $2.72
Total: $49.39
Kitchen Equipment:
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- 1 large frying pan
- 1 chefs knife
- 1 set of dry measuring cups
- 1 set of measuring spoons
- 1 set of pyrex measuring cups
- 1 rice cooker/steamer
- 1 set of tongs
- 1 large bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 meat chopper
- 1 large sheet pan
- 1 roll parchment paper
- 1 9×13 baking pan
- 1 large cutting board
- 1 cheese grater
- 1 Slow Cooker
- Taco Plates
- Wok
- Aluminum Foil
You can find all of these products on my amazon store right here!
The Meal Plan:
Dinner 1:
Tacos – This is so basic, it doesn’t need a recipe! Cook up your taco flavored ground turkey, warm your tortillas, and serve them with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa! If you need more filling, mix a can of refried beans into the ground beef.
Dinner 2:
Michelle’s Slow Cooker Curry Chicken – This recipe was originally submitted by a Youtube subscriber and quickly became a family favorite. It’s the prefect meal for a tighter budget!
Dinner 3:
Veggie Fried Rice is always a default budget meal for us. It’s simple and we all just love it so much. I was shocked that I was also able to afford these delicious dumplings to go along with it!
Dinner 4:
Refried Beans and Rice– This recipe is surprisingly hearty and flavorful!
Dinner 5:
Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken With Green Beans – This is a classic that is such a treat on a menu like this!
Dinner 6:
Baked Chicken and Rice With Roasted Broccoli – The original baked chicken and rice is here and I just adjusted it by using chicken breasts vs. chicken thighs.
Roasted Broccoli:
Ingredients:
1 large head of broccoli cut into florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Optional- Fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Pour the broccoli on to a parchment lined backing sheet and distribute evenly.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is cooked according to your liking.
4 Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon on the broccoli and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Dinner 7:
Leftovers! I always recommend having a leftovers night because there is undoubtedly this and that left at the end of every week. It’s a great way to avoid waste and save money!
The meal plan also allowed for some roll over ingredients such as extra rice, buttery crackers, and flour tortillas! I recommend using my “Stick to Your Budget Checklist” to plan out next week’s meals and be sure to include those roll over items to make your pantry friendly meals!
Watch Me Make This Meal Plan On My YouTube Channel!
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