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 $371, or $3.53 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. 62 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?

Banana Split Breakfast Bowl, Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese, Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos, Strawberry Spinach Coconut Smoothie, Chicken Tikka Naan Wrap, plus 16 more. 21 meals, one list.

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

2 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 $371 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

$371 for the week

Per serving: $3.53
Avg time: 21 min
Grocery list: 62 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 Strawberry Spinach Coconut Smoothie at 5 min and the slowest is Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese at 30 min. Across the week you get 9 different main proteins, around 28g of protein per serving, 21 meals in 30 minutes or under, and 2 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.

62 items · sorted by store section

Produce

Bell peppers12
Strawberries2.6 lb
Cherry tomatoes2.2 lb
Green beans2.2 lb
Spinach1.8 lb
Firm tofu2.6 lb
Silken tofu2.3 lb
Tomatoes12
Apples6
Mushrooms1.3 lb
Onions6
Limes8
Bananas12
Cucumber3
Broccoli1.5 lb
Lemons4
Cabbage1
Sweet potatoes2.2 lb
Scallions16
Lettuce1
Fresh cilantro2 oz
Carrots2.2 lb
Fresh basil1 oz
Garlic2
Fresh ginger4 oz

Meat & seafood

Salmon fillets2.6 lb
Chicken breast4.3 lb
Chicken thighs4.4 lb
Ground beef2.2 lb
Ground turkey1.1 lb
Sliced ham7 oz

Dairy & eggs

Eggs36
Coconut yogurt1.8 lb
Ricotta1.1 lb
Mozzarella1.1 lb
Cheddar14 oz
Cottage cheese2 lb
Butter9 oz
Greek yogurt1.1 lb
Milk2.1 qt
Almond milk1.1 qt
Heavy cream10 fl oz

Bakery

Naan6
Flour tortillas16
Puff pastry11 oz
Bread16

Pantry

Canned diced tomatoes12
Black beans (can)8
Granola1.1 lb
Microwave rice pouch3
Rice4.4 lb
Chunky salsa1.3 lb
Kidney beans (can)4
Chia seeds7 oz
Teriyaki sauce8 fl oz
Walnuts5 oz
Tikka masala paste7 oz
Quinoa11 oz
Corn (can)2
Pasta1.1 lb

Frozen

Frozen mixed berries2.2 lb
Frozen mixed vegetables2.2 lb

Check your pantry

You probably have these already.

Olive oil
Soy sauce
Bouillon cubes
Maple syrup
Honey
Breadcrumbs
Balsamic vinegar
Peanut butter
Sesame seeds
Smoked paprika
Italian seasoning
Vegetable oil
Ground cumin
All-purpose flour
Salt & pepper

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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 $371, or $3.53 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. 62 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?: Banana Split Breakfast Bowl, Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese, Instant Pot Salsa Chicken Tacos, Strawberry Spinach Coconut Smoothie, Chicken Tikka Naan Wrap, plus 16 more. 21 meals, one list.
How do you meal prep this weekly meal plan for a family of 5?: 2 of the meals batch. Cook those first, eat the leftovers for lunch, and the grocery list barely changes.