I’ve put together this weekly meal plan to make your week easier. Five simple things, family friendly dinner Save time, reduce stressAnd make your evening feel good again.
What’s on the weekly meal plan menu?
Meal planning is a complete lifesaver! They take the stress out of dinnertime by providing delicious recipes you can follow throughout the week. Meal planning helps you save time, try new recipes, and always have delicious food on hand. This week’s meals are cozy, budget-friendly, and Perfect for lunch the next day!
- monday:Honey mustard pork ribs
- tuesday: It’s better than takeout chicken fried rice.
- wednesday: fried chili pie
- thursday: Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
- friday: Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
Honey mustard pork ribs
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Tender pork ribs are mixed with honey mustard sauce for a sweet, tangy, and rich taste without being heavy. A quick, reliable dinner you’ll want to eat again and again.
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Chicken Fried Rice
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This batch of chicken fried rice is quick, flexible, and super easy. It’s perfect for using up leftover food and ensures every plate is thoroughly cleaned.
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Easy Frito Chili Pie
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Crunchy Fritos layered with hearty chili and gooey cheese make this easy Frito Chili Pie the ultimate family-friendly comfort food. Everyone will love it!
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Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
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Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a quick and easy twist on a classic homemade dish. It’s a simple, no-fuss dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
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Slow-cooked to perfection, barbacoa beef is tender, flavorful, and perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
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How much do you feed?
This weekly meal plan includes five dinners, each served. 4~6 peopleIt depends on whether you are feeding adults, children, or a combination of the two.
Why should you plan your meals?
Meal planning isn’t just about dinner. I do it to make life smoother and more enjoyable. Here’s why this works for me:
- Reduce stress:Having groceries in the fridge and knowing what to make for dinner makes your day much less stressful!
- More variety:Planning ahead allows you to mix things up and try new recipes. It gets you out of your dinner rut.
- Family Time:Getting your family involved in the cooking makes dinner something everyone does together, from cooking to cleaning up.
dinner side dish
side dish
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes
40 minutes
Recipe skill level
Egg rolls – so crunchy!
30 minutes
side dish
Perfectly soft butter roll
1 hour 45 minutes
war debt
Ultimate Air Fryer Nachos
10 minutes
My weekly meal plan always includes a printable shopping list that is measured and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Save leftovers for meal planning
I only plan my meals Monday through Friday because sometimes I have plans for the weekend or have leftovers to finish the week! If you have leftover food, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
