This Weeks Meal Plan: Delicious Dinners Without the Hassle!

By Chef@myezmealplan.com

Welcome to My EZ Meal Plan, where we do the hard stuff so you don’t have to! If you love eating good food but hate meal planning, grocery lists, and prepping, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll provide a full meal plan with simple recipes and a shopping list—so all you have to do is follow along and enjoy stress-free cooking.

This week’s meal plan is designed to feed a family of four on a $100 budget, with meals that are quick, easy, and satisfying. Let’s get cooking!

🛒 Your Weekly Shopping List ($100 Budget)

Here’s everything you’ll need for this week’s meals. Stick to the list, and you’ll stay within budget!

Protein:

• 2 lbs chicken thighs

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 lb Italian sausage

• 1 lb Diced Ham

• 1 can black beans

Dairy:

• 1 gallon milk

• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

• 8 oz mozzarella cheese

• 1 stick butter

Grains & Staples:

• 1 bag frozen peas and carrots

• 1 lb pasta (spaghetti or penne)

• 1 lb rice

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1 jar marinara sauce

• 1 pack tortillas

Fresh Produce:

• 1 head of lettuce

• 2 onions

• 1 bell pepper

• 1 bag baby carrots

• 3 potatoes

• 2 apples

• 2 bananas

Pantry Items (Check Your Kitchen!):

• Olive oil

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Salt & pepper

• Italian seasoning

• Cumin

• soy sauce

🍽️ Budget-Friendly Weekly Meal Plan

A simple, delicious, and budget-friendly meal plan for the week, feeding a family of four for around $100!

Monday: Easy One-Pan Chicken & Rice

📌 What you’ll need:

• Chicken thighs

• Rice

• Onion

• Bell pepper

• Garlic powder

• Salt & pepper

How to make it:

1️⃣ Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Sauté onions and bell peppers in a large pan with olive oil until softened.
3️⃣ Add chicken thighs and cook until golden brown on both sides.
4️⃣ Pour in 2 cups of water, add 1 cup of rice, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve and enjoy!

✔ Budget Tip: Chicken thighs are cheaper and more flavorful than chicken breasts!

Tuesday: Quick & Cheesy Beef Tacos

📌 What you’ll need:

• Ground beef

• Tortillas

• Shredded cheese

• Lettuce

How to make it:

1️⃣ Brown ground beef in a pan, seasoning with cumin and salt.
2️⃣ Warm up tortillas and fill them with beef, cheese, and shredded lettuce.
3️⃣ Enjoy with baby carrots on the side for an easy veggie boost.

✔ Budget Tip: Stretch the meal by adding canned beans or rice to the taco filling!

Wednesday: Budget-Friendly Spaghetti Night

📌 What you’ll need:

• Italian sausage

• Pasta

• Marinara sauce

• Mozzarella cheese

How to make it:

1️⃣ Cook pasta according to the package instructions.
2️⃣ Brown Italian sausage in a pan, then add marinara sauce and let simmer.
3️⃣ Combine with pasta, top with shredded mozzarella, and dig in!

✔ Budget Tip: Buy bulk pasta and store it—it’s one of the cheapest meal staples!

Thursday: Ham Fried Rice

📌 What you’ll need:

• 2 cups cooked rice (leftover rice works best!)

• 1 cup diced ham

• 1 onion (chopped)

• 1 cup frozen peas & carrots

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oil

How to make it:

1️⃣ Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion until soft.
2️⃣ Add diced ham, cooking for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
3️⃣ Stir in peas & carrots and cook for another minute.
4️⃣ Add cooked rice and soy sauce, stirring everything together.
5️⃣ Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then serve hot!

✔ Budget Tip: This is a great way to use leftover rice and ham, making it super cost-effective!

Friday: Beef Fajita Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Cheese & Sour Cream

📌 What you’ll need:

• 4 large potatoes

• ½ lb ground beef (or thinly sliced beef)

• 1 bell pepper (sliced)

• 1 onion (sliced)

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ cup shredded cheese

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 tbsp olive oil

How to make it:

1️⃣ Bake potatoes in the oven at 400°F for about 45 minutes (or microwave for 8 minutes if short on time).
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté sliced bell pepper and onion until soft.
3️⃣ Add ground beef (or sliced beef), cumin, and chili powder and cook until browned.
4️⃣ Slice open baked potatoes and stuff with the fajita beef mixture.
5️⃣ Top with shredded cheese and sour cream, then serve!

✔ Budget Tip: Use leftover cheese from taco night for extra savings!

Final Thoughts

That’s a week’s worth of stress-free, budget-friendly meals for just $100! 🎉

✔ Simple. Delicious. No complicated meal prep required!

Be sure to check back next week for another meal plan, and let me know in the comments which recipe was your favorite!

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Happy cooking,

Chef Tony Casanova