This week’s meal plan is all about big flavors and easy prep to keep dinnertime stress-free! If you are interested in checking out my other weekly meal plans, click here.
What’s for Dinner?
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump on the meal plan train, this is it! These meals are hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor your whole family will love! Check out what’s on the menu:
- Monday: Jalapeño Popper Soup
- Tuesday: American Goulash
- Wednesday: Cozy Apple Cider Chicken Thighs
- Thursday: Orange Beef
- Friday: Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
Jalapeno Popper Soup
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A classic appetizer made into a hearty soup! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with potatoes, jalapenos, and bacon, this jalapeno popper soup is the perfect comfort food for lower temperatures.
Classic American Goulash
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Cozy, hearty, and full of flavor, this American Goulash combines tender pasta, seasoned ground beef, and a rich tomato sauce for the ultimate one-pot comfort food.
Apple Cider Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs simmered in apple cider with crisp apples and warm spices. This cozy fall dinner is full of flavor.
Orange Beef
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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside beef strips coated in a tangy orange glaze. This orange beef recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner and sure to become a new family favorite! It may even rival your favorite takeout spot.
Crockpot Mississippi Chicken
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Crockpot Mississippi Chicken is all about fork-tender, juicy chicken that's bursting with flavor. You've got zesty pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, and butter that slow cooks with it for some seriously amazing flavor. It's the perfect Southern comfort meal!
How Many Does it Feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to get your week started. It provides five meals that will feed 6 people, and it includes a free shopping list.
Why Should I Meal Plan?
If you haven’t tried meal planning yet, this is your sign. Trust me, it’s about to change your life. Here’s why I swear by it:
- Time saver: No more 4 PM “what’s for dinner?” panic. You already know the plan, the groceries are waiting, and dinner actually gets on the table.
- Money saver: Planning keeps your cart (and budget) under control. You can shop smarter, buy in bulk when it makes sense, and stretch leftovers into something new.
- Bye-bye takeout: When you’ve got meals ready to go, you’re way less tempted to hit the drive-thru. More savings, more homemade meals, and it just feels good.
Delicious Side Dishes
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list that is measured out and ready to go. It makes things so easy!
Storing Leftovers for Meal Planning
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because we sometimes have plans over the weekend, or I have leftovers that we can use to finish off the week. If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in an airtight container in the fridge.
This story originally appeared on TheRecipeCritic
