You asked for it, so here we go. As if our weekends are not jammed full enough, I have decided to get a bit ambitious and share with you our family’s weekly dinner meal plan. While I can sit here and act like I am doing this selflessly for the mere fact that many of you have shown interest in my past recipes and requested future topics on food, the reality is if I share our weekly plans with you that it will keep me on track with time management and conscious eating.

This whole second pregnancy has been harder on me than Lo’s. Maybe it is the age difference since I am four years older? I have been informed countless times that with each pregnancy, your body shows much sooner, and if it is the case I can truly attest to the advice. So, with the decreased energy and increased belly, I am trying to focus on much healthier eating through the remainder of my pregnancy.

MONDAY
Bacon Cheeseburgers on the Grill, with a side of Corn on the Cob, and Watermelon.

Grocery List:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef (note: you are going to also need ground beef for Thursday’s meal, so get double the amount of ground beef).
• I Package of Hamburger Buns
• Cheddar Cheese Slices
• 6 Bacon Slices
• 1 Red Onion
• Romaine Lettuce (note: you will also use for Wednesday’s meal)
• Corn on the Cob (note: you will need corn for Wednesday’s meal. I will cook an extra ear or two of corn and set aside, removing the kernels and saving for the meal)
• Watermelon

Optional: Condiments and burger elements.

TUESDAY
Maple Pork Egg Roll Bowl

Grocery List:

• 1 lb Pork Maple Sausage
• 1 Bag of Cabbage Coleslaw
• 1 Bag Broccoli Slaw
• 6 Green Onions
• 4 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

WEDNESDAY
Healthy Chicken Carnitas Bowl

Grocery List:

• Mexican Slow Cooker Chicken Carnitas
  • 2.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
  • 1.5 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (about 1.5 limes)
  • cilantro
• 1 Can of Black Beans
• 1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn
• Plum Tomatoes
• 1 Avocado
• White Rice
• Romaine Lettuce

THURSDAY
Low Carb Salisbury Steak

Grocery List:

• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 3/4 Cup of Almond Flour (or you can substitute flour)
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (or you can substitute dry)
• Beef Broth
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Dried Onion Flakes
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• Mushrooms
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1/4 Cup of Sour Cream

It is a short week this week with the holiday weekend, but my plan is to come at you with a Sunday through Thursday plan each week (or so). 🙂 If you follow along on my Instagram, you will see I typically share my ALDI hauls in my InstaStories, after each trip. I try to meal plan my week, create a grocery list of items I need, and then stop at ALDI first for everything I can possibly get there. Most of the time I am not successful with being able to get everything on my list at ALDI, so I will swing by Martin’s for the rest. I will show you the cost comparisons in my InstaStories.

Finally, I will do my best to mix up my meal plans with recipes that are my own, and the ones I find on my Pinterest account. If you head over to my Cheers to the Yum Board you will see a great collection of tried and true recipes I have found and enjoy. If I pin an image on Pinterest, try the recipe, and do not approve, I remove from my Board.

Here is to a great week, and happy bellies!