Menu Plan Monday
This week while grocery shopping I picked up a big splurge item: a $28 package of NY strip steaks. Okay, those of you that buy steaks regularly can stop reading this now, this won't be a big deal to you. But to me, spending slightly over 1/2 of my weekly grocery budget on one package of meat is a big deal. This package was one of the cheaper ones too. There were packages at the meat counter upwards of $50. However, these sounded so good; I just had to get them.
So, since I spent a small fortune on meat, the rest of this week's groceries included milk, yogurt, cheese and produce, no stocking the pantry on this trip. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's meals all come from the pantry. Sunday we had steaks on the grill and they were every bit as good as they looked. We had a lot more leftovers than I had planned (thankfully!) so we have enough left for 3 more meals, which will be steak fajitas.
Sunday: Grilled Steaks, Potato Salad, Chili-lime Corn
Monday: Steak Fajitas
Tuesday: BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
Wednesday: Layered Spaghetti, Garden Salad, Garlic Toast
Thursday: Repeat of Wednesday. (My husband LOVES Layered Spaghetti, so he will be more than happy to have a repeat dinner)
Friday: Gas Station Pizza
Yes -- you read that right: Gas Station Pizza. We are having this because George requested it and we want to keep him happy, plus I can tolerate it. You see, out here in the country it's not like you can order up a pizza and 20 minutes later, it arrives at your door. There's a gas station not too far from us and they make pizzas and other assorted fried dried out treats that sit for hours on end, waiting for someone to finally come in and buy them. Mmmmmm
I love spaghetti and could eat it every day. How do you make your layered spaghetti?
gas station pizza :) Your meal plan looks delicious!
Oh, I love steak. I think it's the breastfeeding, but ever since my son was born, I can wolf down a steak like nobody's business.
That's so funny about the gas station pizza. In Austin we can order pizza that will be delivered in 20 minutes, but there is also a gas station a few blocks away that makes great pizza!
Sounds like a great week! We do cheap pizza during the school year - hey, can't beat $5 per large pie! I know what you mean about the steaks too - I buy in bulk but even then it's so expensive that it's a rare treat. We have matching Sunday and Monday meals this week!
Stopping by from the link at Menu Plan Monday :-)
Come join me for What's On the Menu Wednesday this week. I'd love to see you there
I haven't tried gas station pizza here in Metropolitan Denver, but I DO love $1 gas station coffee with plenty of cream!
How were your steaks Sunday?
Hi Rebecca!
The steaks were terrific! I've been using the new Mccormik grill mates marinade and they turn out moist and flavorful everytime.
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