If you’re looking for an easy way to get dinner on the table without overthinking, here’s a quick plan using sale meats and simple pantry staples. These meals are family-friendly, flavorful, and don’t require complicated prep. Even better—you can batch-prep most of it on the weekend to make weeknights smooth.

The Dinner Plan

1. Meatballs over Spaghetti Squash with Marinara
I’m using the Simek’s frozen meatballs that are on sale this week. Adding to the crockpot with a jar of marinara. Then roasting spaghetti squash and serving with parmesan cheese and a bagged salad (the Caesar is on sale this week. I’ll buy one and mix with some spinach to stretch it (and I think the dressing included is too much for the amount of lettuce in the bag)).

2. Garlic Herb Pork Loin with Roasted Veggie Medley
Putting two of the BOGO pork loins (pre-marinated) in the crockpot paired with a sheet pan of broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots. I’m also going ahead and doing a batch of rice in the instant pot that will use in this meal plus the London broil.

3. Grilled Chicken Tenderloins with Protein Pasta
Surprise! I’m cooking the tenderloins in the crockpot with olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper, and lemon juice. Then putting over some protein pasta and serving with salad.

4. London Broil with Rice & Green Beans
Marinated London broil, grilled or broiled and sliced thin (going to have Andrew grill, but this looks like a great recipe too), served with pre-prepped rice and the green beans in the produce section that you microwave in the bag. Perfection!

5. Frozen pizza and any leftover veggies/salad

Grocery List

Proteins (sale items):

• Frozen meatballs (or ground beef for homemade)
• Pork loin (marinated ones are BOGO)
• Chicken tenderloins (3lbs)
• London broil (2.5lbs)

Veggies:

• Spaghetti squash (for meatball night)
• Salad mixes of choice
• Bell peppers
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Spinach
• Green beans

Pantry/Seasoning:

• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Onion or onion powder
• Italian seasoning / dried basil & oregano
• Marinara sauce (low-sugar, or canned tomatoes)
• Soy sauce or coconut aminos (for London broil marinade or something like Dale’s)
• Vinegar (red wine, balsamic, or apple cider)
• Parmesan cheese
• 2lb bag of rice
• Box of protein pasta

Prep Guide

Spending just 1–2 hours on the weekend will save you loads of stress during the week. Here’s how to set yourself up:

1. Prep the Proteins:

• Marinate London broil overnight or the morning of cook day.

2. Prep the Veggies:

• Roast spaghetti squash (or cook it in your crockpot!) and store in containers.
• Chop peppers, broccoli, and carrots for quick sheet pan roasting or salad
• Wash and store spinach.
• Trim green beans if you’re roasting

3. Prep the Carbs:

• Cook a pot of rice (3–4 cups cooked) to reheat for the London broil or Pork dinner.
• Cook pasta for chicken night.

4. Sauces & Extras:

• Make a quick marinara from canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs (20 minutes) OR even better, pick your favorite jarred sauce.

Easy, clean, simple dinners. Less stress, more time with your people. That’s what Simply with LC is all about.