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Home » Weekly Meal Plans

Weekly Meal Plan 26

Published: Jun 24, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · Leave a Comment

Let's keep our meals quick and easy! Planning in advance makes all the difference. Here's your Weekly Meal Plan 26 for June 26 - July 2. You'll find the links to the recipes below and some great tips as well!

If you have any suggestions or needs, let me know. I'd love your input. Together we can enjoy delicious affordable meals! Send me an email at [email protected] or leave a comment below!

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Weekly Meal Plan 26 June 26-July 2, with print overlay for social media.
Weekly Meal Plan 26
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  • Meal planning and prepping tips
  • Save money at the grocery store
  • Weekly Meal Plan 26 - shortcuts and tips
  • Tips to save money on your next barbecue
  • June 26
  • June 27
  • June 28
  • June 29
  • June 30
  • July 1
  • July 2
  • Dessert
  • Meal Planning Worksheet
  • Related Recipes

Meal planning and prepping tips

If this is your first time meal planning, let me give you some tips to make it simple!

Start with tried and true recipes. Use food that can be repurposed into several meals. And since the 4th of July is right around the corner, there are some special recipes for the holiday with loads of great salads and desserts!

Save money at the grocery store

Shop once with a full list. I don't know about you, but every time I walk in the door at the grocery store I will spend at least $50 I hadn't planned to spend. Go to the store once if at all possible!

Keep an inventory of the food you have on-hand to ensure you're not purchasing ingredients you already have on-hand.

I use a meal delivery service. Though it's initially more expensive, it saves me money by NOT going in the store and making impulse purchases. It also saves a ton of time.

Weekly Meal Plan 26 - shortcuts and tips

  • Ribs can be seasoned the day before and will actually taste much better if you do!
  • Make the Potato and Macaroni Salads the day before as well. At a minimum be sure to boil the potatoes, eggs and pasta. That way it will be completely chilled before mixing the ingredients together.
  • Make extra rice on Monday! Double it so dinner will be a snap on Tuesday!
  • Leftovers of the ribs and chicken are perfect to add into the fried rice for Wednesday's meal!
  • Freeze ham soup for the days you don't feel like cooking, it's also perfect for lunch!!

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  • Freezer containers stack well. I love the sizes available here.
  • Still a big fan of these perforated plastic bags to keep fruit fresh longer.
  • Are you meal prepping? These are perfect for planning ahead!

Tips to save money on your next barbecue

Tricks to Save Money on Your Next Barbecue

  1. Choose meat wisely - yes the food is important, but with the prices these days? We visit to see each other and the food... that's a bonus. I know we have some yummy recipes below but hot dogs are always popular at our home (and a lot less expensive!)
  2. Buy in bulk - hitting up the big box stores for a large gathering is a great way to save $'s!! Take advantage of savings and don't forget to freeze excess supplies when possible.
  3. Paper plates are great and that's our plan, however I will use regular silverware. Have plenty of napkins on hand!
  4. Make it a potluck! Hands down my favorite - everyone always brings their BEST dish!
  5. Stick with the season - corn on the cob is inexpensive this time of year! Watermelon is perfect for dessert - have a seed spitting contest, the kids will love that!

June 26

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken on platter served with a wedge of lime.

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken

Grilled Chili Lime Chicken, YUM!! I love this recipe. It makes the MOST tender chicken, every time! Serve with Macaroni Pasta Salad and Grilled asparagus.

June 27

Broccoli Beef in bowl with rice.

Broccoli Beef Bowl

Homemade Broccoli Beef is an easy meal to make in a snap! You'll be making this easy dish like a pro with the simple step-by-step instructions. Make a batch of Chipotle Lime Recipe to serve with.

June 28

Chicken Fried Rice on a white platter.

Chicken Fried Rice

Remember that extra rice yesterday? Now we're going to put those leftovers to good use. This easy chicken fried rice has step-by-step directions that will have dinner on the table in a snap! Use leftover chili lime chicken for your protein.

June 29

Soup in white bowl with spoon.

Ham and Bean Soup

Summer time and soup? Absolutely! No need to heat up the house, make it in the slow cooker for dinner - Navy Beans and Ham Soup. Serve with easy yeast rolls.

June 30

Fajitas on pan with bowls of lime and jalapeños on the side.

Chicken Fajitas

Fajitas in the Oven are always a favorite and if you prep the veggies and meat the night before, this meal comes together in a snap!

July 1

Beef and Noodle Casserole topped with melted cheese.

Beef Noodle Casserole

This is an easy Ground Beef Noodle Casserole. Another great make-ahead meal. Serve with the leftover rolls we made earlier this week!

July 2

Ham sandwich with white bread.

Deviled Ham

Homemade Deviled Ham - Use your food processor and a few ingredients from the refrigerator. Serve slathered on your favorite bread. Homemade or store-bought, keep it simple and get dinner on the table.

Dessert

Three chocolate banana bars on a white place surrounded by nuts.

Chocolate Banana Bars

For a little something sweet after dinner bake up a batch of chocolate banana bars!

There's even kinda guilt free as they are packed with bananas, nuts and bran. Deliciously chocolatey they will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

Meal Planning Worksheet

Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet for Weekly Meal Plan 26 so you can easily make notes and your grocery list for this week's recipes!

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Grocery list work sheet to make shopping easier.
Print this off to help you make your weekly grocery list!

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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