Can I double a recipe for leftovers?

Yes. The meals marked as batch-friendly double without changing the method. Tell Meal BFF the household size and the grocery list rescales.

How much should 5 or more spend on groceries a week?

This tight week lands at $284, or $2.70 a serving, with real package sizes. That is the till, not a best-case spreadsheet.

Does a weekly meal plan for a family of 5 come with a grocery list?

Yes. 40 items, sorted by aisle, sized for 5 or more. One shop. The list is on this page.

What do you eat on a weekly meal plan for a family of 5?

Chicken thigh with kale and rice, Sirloin, herb potatoes & arugula, Chicken vegetable rice soup, Sesame tofu rice with scallions, Steamed egg bites with potato, plus 16 more. 21 meals, one list.

How do you meal prep this weekly meal plan for a family of 5?

11 of the meals batch. Cook those first, eat the leftovers for lunch, and the grocery list barely changes.

Weekly meal plan for a family of 5: a week of meals for $284 with grocery list

Tight budget · 5 or more · Anything

One-pots, sheet pans and things that stretch: chili, pasta bakes, tacos, big-batch rice. The list is sized for Costco or Walmart, not seven tiny portions.

This weekon budget

$284 for the week

Per serving: $2.70
Avg time: 42 min
Grocery list: 40 items

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The week

Why this week

Not a fancy week. Lentils, beans, eggs and the cheaper cuts. Nothing needs a special trip. It still tastes like a real meal.

Five or more is a catering job. Sheet pans and one-pots, because nobody is plating seven tiny portions on a Tuesday.

The quickest meal is Loaded veg & cheddar omelette at 15 minutes and the slowest is Eggplant lentil tomato rice at 300. Across the week you get 6 different main proteins, around 28g of protein per serving, 12 meals in 30 minutes or under, and 11 that double up well if you want to cook once and eat twice.

Grocery list

Already written. Rounded to the packages you’d actually buy. One trip.

40 items · sorted by store section

Produce

Potatoes13.2 lb
Firm tofu7.9 lb
Arugula1.5 lb
Onions12
Lemons8
Garlic13
Limes8
Carrots2.2 lb
Cucumber2
Scallions32
Fresh ginger7 oz
Red chili peppers8
Celery1
Kale1.8 lb
Fresh cilantro3 oz
Fresh parsley4 oz
Broccoli4.6 lb
Green beans14 oz
Spinach2.6 lb
Fresh basil1 oz
Eggplant4
Mushrooms3.3 lb
Bell peppers3

Meat & seafood

Sirloin steak6.9 lb
Chicken thighs11 lb
Ground beef2.2 lb

Dairy & eggs

Cheddar1.8 lb
Eggs48
Mozzarella1.1 lb
Greek yogurt1.1 lb
Milk2.1 qt
Butter9 oz

Bakery

Bread16

Pantry

Rice8.8 lb
Canned diced tomatoes4
Quinoa2 lb
Strained tomatoes1.1 qt
Dried red lentils2.2 lb
Gluten-free pasta1.1 lb
Coconut milk (can)5

Check your pantry

You probably have these already.

Olive oil
Curry paste
Soy sauce
Vegetable oil
Sesame oil
Tahini
Balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper
Sesame seeds
Ground cumin
Italian seasoning
Garam masala
Red pepper flakes
Dried oregano
Turmeric
Bouillon cubes

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A few answers. It comes back with what to eat and one grocery list. Like a friend, not a recipe book. Free, no account.

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Questions about this week

Can I double a recipe for leftovers?: Yes. The meals marked as batch-friendly double without changing the method. Tell Meal BFF the household size and the grocery list rescales.
How much should 5 or more spend on groceries a week?: This tight week lands at $284, or $2.70 a serving, with real package sizes. That is the till, not a best-case spreadsheet.
Does a weekly meal plan for a family of 5 come with a grocery list?: Yes. 40 items, sorted by aisle, sized for 5 or more. One shop. The list is on this page.
What do you eat on a weekly meal plan for a family of 5?: Chicken thigh with kale and rice, Sirloin, herb potatoes & arugula, Chicken vegetable rice soup, Sesame tofu rice with scallions, Steamed egg bites with potato, plus 16 more. 21 meals, one list.
How do you meal prep this weekly meal plan for a family of 5?: 11 of the meals batch. Cook those first, eat the leftovers for lunch, and the grocery list barely changes.