Weekly Meal Plans

Three tiers of weekly dinner plans — because "What's for dinner?" shouldn't be the hardest question of your day.

Every plan feeds a family of 4 for a full week of dinners, with most tiers covering breakfasts and lunches too. All ingredients come from one Costco trip. Yes, one.

Budget Tier — $75/week

The "stretch every dollar" plan. Built around the mighty rotisserie chicken, ground beef, eggs, and pantry staples. You'll eat well, and your wallet will thank you.

Dinner Menu

Bonus Breakfast/Lunch Ideas

• Egg Muffin Cups — make a batch Sunday, eat all week
• Overnight Oats — five jars, five mornings, zero effort

Shared Costco Shopping List

• Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken — 1 (~$4.99)
• Kirkland Signature Ground Beef — 1 lb (~$5.75)
• Kirkland Signature Large Eggs — 1 dozen from the 5-dozen pack (~$12.99)
• Kirkland Signature Jasmine Rice — from the 25 lb bag (~$16.99, lasts months)
• Kirkland Signature Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetables — 1 bag (~$8.49)
• Kirkland Signature Shredded Mexican Cheese — 1 bag (~$13.99)
• Flour Tortillas — 1 pack (~$4.49)
• Kirkland Signature Organic Black Beans — 2 cans from 8-pack (~$7.99)
• Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa — 1 jar (~$8.99, 2-pack)
• Kirkland Signature Old Fashioned Oats — from the large container (~$8.99)

Estimated total: ~$75

Standard Tier — $100/week

The "weeknight warrior" plan. Five solid dinners plus meal-prepped breakfasts and lunches. More variety, still affordable.

Dinner Menu

Meal Prep Add-Ons

• Breakfast Burritos — batch-make and freeze for grab-and-go mornings
• Chicken Burrito Bowls — lunch for the week, sorted

Shared Costco Shopping List

• Kirkland Signature Beef Bulgogi — 1 pack (~$21.99)
• Kirkland Signature Chicken Thighs — 1 pack (~$14.99)
• Kirkland Signature Frozen Raw Shrimp — from bag (~$17.99)
• Kirkland Signature Frozen Ravioli — 1 bag (~$10.99)
• Kirkland Signature Marinara Sauce — 1 jar (~$8.49, 3-pack)
• Kirkland Signature Shredded Mozzarella — 1 bag (~$13.99)
• Bell Peppers — 1 pack (~$6.99)
• Onions — 1 bag (~$4.99)
• Kirkland Signature Jasmine Rice — from bulk bag (~$16.99)
• Flour Tortillas — 1 pack (~$4.49)
• Kirkland Signature Large Eggs — 1 dozen (~$12.99)
• Kirkland Signature Honey — from bottle (~$14.99)

Estimated total: ~$100

Premium Tier — $125/week

The "impress everyone, including yourself" plan. Includes seafood, Korean BBQ, and a charcuterie spread for weekend entertaining. Still cheaper than eating out twice.

Dinner Menu

Weekend Entertaining

• Charcuterie Board — for Saturday night hosting

Shared Costco Shopping List

• Kirkland Signature Atlantic Salmon — 1 pack (~$24.99)
• Kirkland Signature Beef Short Ribs — 1 pack (~$29.99)
• Kirkland Signature Chicken Thighs — 1 pack (~$14.99)
• Kirkland Signature Top Sirloin — 1 pack (~$19.99)
• Kirkland Signature Jasmine Rice — from bulk bag (~$16.99)
• Kirkland Signature Butter — 1 lb (~$12.99)
• Assorted charcuterie meats and cheeses — (~$25.00)
• Pad Thai rice noodles — (~$5.99)
• Fresh vegetables and herbs — (~$15.00)

Estimated total: ~$125

Tips for All Tiers

• Shop on Wednesday or Thursday — Costco restocks midweek, and weekends are a contact sport.
• Buy the big bag of rice once — It'll last through multiple weeks of meal plans.
• The rotisserie chicken is your secret weapon — At $4.99, it's the best deal in the store. They reportedly sell them at a loss. Take advantage.
• Check the manager's markdown section — Meat nearing its sell-by date is perfect for cooking that night or freezing immediately.
• Bring a cooler bag — Especially in summer. That shrimp doesn't want to sit in a hot car for 45 minutes while you debate throw pillows.