NOTE ON PORTION SIZES and NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MEALS
The nutritional information given after each menu is approximate and is based on one serving of each of the menu items listed (excluding any suggested wine). Our goal is to develop menus and recipes that meet the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and American Heart Association guidelines. Also our menus provide servings from all of the MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.gov) food groups to assist in providing balanced meals. Each recipe will indicate the number of servings it provides. Other menu items are based on normal portion sizes (i.e.: 1/2 c. vegetable or fruit; 1 piece of fresh fruit; 1 c. salad; 2 T. salad dressing; 1 roll or slice of bread; 1/2 c. rice or potatoes; 1 c. milk or soup; 3-4 oz. meat). You can also refer to the nutritional facts panel on packaged foods which provide the portion size and number of servings per package. Please visit www.choosemyplate.gov to select an individualized meal plan that meets your daily needs.

Meijer is now using NuVal! The NuVal system is an easy-to-use, science based food nutrition scoring system that helps you to quickly see the nutritional value of foods you're buying. It provides one simple score, from 1 to 100. The higher nutritional value, the higher the NuVal score. For more information go to www.nuval.com for more scores and category ranges.

Look for NuVal scores in this week's mealbox menus!

Enjoy this week's menu using products on sale. All meals are priced for a family of four. Costing is based on the ingredients and quantities used in each meal or recipe. Prices may vary by market area.

Sunday
Salsa Beef Tacos-(See recipe section)

Serve with:
Jonathan Apples-$.99- NuVal score 96
Meijer Fat Free Milk-$.63- NuVal score 91

• Calories: 473
• Total fat: 11g
• Carbohydrate: 52g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 41g

Total Cost: $8.64

Meatless Monday
Red Baron Four Cheese Pizza-$2.50

Serve with:
Dole Salad-$2.50
Strawberry & Kiwi Mix-$3.49

• Calories: 458
• Total fat: 15g
• Carbohydrate: 62g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 20g

Total Cost: $8.49

Tuesday
Bone-in Pork Chops-$2.69

Serve with:
Ginger Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Pierce 4 sweet potatoes-$3.96 twice with fork. Microwave on high 5 to 10 minutes or until tender, turning over halfway through cooking. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove skin from the sweet potato. Place sweet potato in large bowl. Add 1 tsp. ground ginger-$.22 and 2 tbsp. margarine-on hand, softened. Mash until smooth and well blended.)
Steamed Organic Broccoli-NuVal score 100-$2.00
Gala Apple Wedges-$.99

• Calories: 625
• Total fat: 28g
• Carbohydrate: 61g
• Fiber: 9g
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.86

Wednesday
Grilled Chicken Breast-$1.87

Serve with:
Asparagus Spears-(NuVal score 100)-$2.49
Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Potatoes-$2.66
Red Seedless Grapes-(NuVal score 91)-$1.18
Edy's Ice Cream-$1.16

• Calories: 472
• Total fat: 13g
• Carbohydrate: 52g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 34g

Total Cost: $9.36

Thursday
Pulled Pork Sandwiches-(Pulled pork -$3.99 (from deli) with Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Hamburger Bun-$.55)

Serve with:
Dole Salad-$2.50 with Cherry Tomatoes-$1.25
Black Seedless Grapes-$1.18

• Calories: 453
• Total fat: 17g
• Carbohydrate: 41g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 34g

Total Cost: $9.47

Friday
Baked Tilapia-$4.49

Serve with:
Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes-(Toss 2 lbs. yellow potatoes- $1.00, cut into 3/4-inch chunks in 1 tbsp. olive oil-on hand, 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest-$.16, 1 tsp. dried oregano-on hand, 1/2 tsp. salt-on hand and 1/4 tsp. ground pepper-on hand. Roast potatoes at 450 in oven until golden brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes.)
Birdseye Steamfresh-$1.33
Cantaloupe-$1.50
Meijer Fat Free Milk-$.63

• Calories: 461
• Total fat: 9g
• Carbohydrate: 62g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 33g

Total Cost: $9.11

Saturday
Braised Ginger Beef-(See recipe section)

Serve with:
Meijer Instant Long Grain Brown Rice-$.94
Meijer Fat Free Milk-$.63

• Calories: 402
• Total fat: 14g
• Carbohydrate: 40g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 27g

Total Cost: $10.02

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Meijer Instant Long Grain Brown Rice
• Pace Chunky Salsa
• Meijer Soft Corn Tortillas
• La Choy Lite Soy Sauce (in ethnic aisle)
• Dynasty Hoisin Sauce (in ethnic aisle)
• Swanson Reduced Sodium Beef Broth

Dairy

• Meijer Fat Free Milk
• Sargento Shredded Pepper Jack or Cheddar Cheese

Deli/Bakery

• Pulled Pork
• Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Hamburger Bun

Frozen

• Red Baron Four Cheese Pizza
• Ore Ida Steam n' Mash Potatoes
• Edy's Ice Cream
• Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables

Meat

• Certified Angus Beef Bone-in Pork Chops
• Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast
• Meijer Fresh Chicken Breast
• 3/4 lb. Fresh Tilapia
• Overwrap Ground Sirloin

Produce

• Jonathan Apples
• Gala Apples
• Dole Salad
• Strawberry-Kiwi Mix
• Sweet Potatoes
• Organic Broccoli
• Asparagus Spears
• Red Seedless Grapes
• Black Seedless Grapes
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Yellow Potatoes
• Lemon
• Cantaloupe
• Gingerroot
• Romaine Lettuce
• Onion
• Organic Whole White Mushrooms

Pantry Items:

• Ground Ginger
• Garlic Cloves

Recipes

Salsa Beef Tacos
Serves 4

1 lb. overwrap ground sirloin beef-$4.19
1 1/2 tsp. McCormick ground cumin-on hand
1 1/2 tsp. McCormick chili powder-on hand
1/2 cup Pace chunky salsa-$.57
8 Meijer soft corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions-$.71
1 cup shredded lettuce- $.30
1 cup shredded Sargento reduced fat Pepper Jack or Cheddar (4 oz.)-$1.25

1. In a large nonstick skillet cook ground beef over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Stir in cumin, chili powder and salsa; simmer until heated through.
2. Spoon beef mixture evenly into each tortilla. Top evenly with lettuce and cheese. Serve warm.

Recipe adapted from Try Foods International

Calories: 333
Total fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium 264mg
Carbohydrate: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 33g

Braised Ginger Beef
Serves 4

1 lb. Certified Angus Beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes-$3.49
1 onion, chopped-$.87
3 tbsp. La Choy lite soy sauce-$1.05
2 tbsp. Dynasty hoisin sauce-$.36
1 tbsp. peeled, grated gingerroot-$.31
3 garlic cloves, minced-$.12
1 1/2 cup Swanson reduced sodium beef broth-$.75
2 (4oz.) pkgs. organic whole white mushrooms, thinly sliced-$1.50
2 tbsp. cornstarch-on hand

1. In a large bowl combine beef, onion, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger and garlic. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
2. Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker; stir in broth. Cook on low 10 hours or until beef is tender.
3. Increase heat to high. Stir in mushrooms. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water; stir into slow cooker. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.

Recipe adapted from Try Foods International

Calories: 270
Total fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium 690mg
Carbohydrate: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g

Please consult your physician or healthcare provider with any health-related concerns, including changing your diet or starting an exercise routine. Information found at Meijer.com should never replace your doctor's advice or care.