5 Trader Joe’s Dinners for $72 (Grocery List + Recipes)

Cook along with me this week! These five dinners come together for about $72! I typically buy mostly organic produce and products at Trader Joe’s, which can raise the cost a bit, so feel free to adjust based on what works best for your family and budget.

- Produce -

• Fresh broccoli florets (12 oz bag)

• Green onions

• Bag of sweet potatoes

• 1 onion

• Bag of baby spinach

• Bag of russet potatoes

- Meat & Poultry -

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 package ground beef

• 1.5–2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

• Pineapple teriyaki chicken meatballs

- Dairy & Eggs -

• Block of unexpected cheddar cheese

• Block of feta cheese

• Block of Parmesan cheese

• 1 container cottage cheese

• 8 eggs

- Frozen -

• Bag of frozen fire-roasted bell peppers and onions

• Bag of frozen green beans

- Pantry / Dry Goods -

• 1 lb rigatoni pasta

• Bag of basmati rice

- Sauces, Broth & Condiments -

• 2 containers chicken broth

• 1 jar Thai peanut satay sauce

• Soyaki sauce

• Ranch seasoning blend

Note: Meal prices reflect the portion used in each recipe. Buying the full grocery list will cost more, but the remaining ingredients will be used in upcoming recipes.