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Week 18 Meal Plan for Group 1: Weekly Menu & Grocery List

Meal Plan for Week 18 (Group 1) - Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo, Barbecue Roasted Chicken, Easy Beef Empanadas, Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Carne Asada Tortas

Week 18 Summary

Notes for this week
  • You can use a jar of prepared Alfredo sauce for Broccoli & Fettuccine Alfredo on Day 1, or make the homemade Alfredo sauce included in the ingredient list.
  • The grocery list includes ingredients for the homemade Alfredo sauce. If you plan to buy a jar, remove that recipe from your collection or uncheck the “homemade Alfredo sauce” item.
  • Leftover Barbecue Roasted Chicken from Day 2 is the topping for Barbecue Chicken Pizza on Day 4. If you expect heavy appetites or want to freeze shredded chicken, double the roast.
  • Easy Beef Empanadas on Day 3 freeze well. Cook extra ground beef or bake additional empanadas to stock the freezer. If you plan to use the bulk pie crust recipe for empanadas, prepare it earlier in the week.
  • The steak for Carne Asada Tortas (Day 5) needs to marinate and the Tex‑Mex Cole Slaw benefits from chilling, so start those recipes the night before.

Day 1
Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Green Salad

Day 2
Barbecue Roasted Chicken Corn Muffins Peas and Carrots

Day 3
Easy Beef Empanadas MexiCorn Spanish Rice

Day 4
Barbecue Chicken Pizza Veggie Sticks with Dip

Day 5
Carne Asada Tortas Tex-Mex Cole Slaw

Day 1

  • Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Green Salad
Broccoli & Fettuccine Alfredo

Prepared sauces save time, but making a quick homemade Alfredo is well worth the effort. Pair the pasta and broccoli with a simple green salad for a complete meal that comes together while the fettuccine cooks.

Day 2

  • Barbecue Roasted Chicken
  • Corn Muffins
  • Peas and Carrots
Barbecue Roasted Chicken

This roasted barbecue chicken is flavorful and ideal for planned leftovers. Shred any extra for barbecue sandwiches or to top the pizza on Day 4. Consider roasting a second bird if you want more leftovers to freeze.

Day 3

  • Easy Beef Empanadas
  • MexiCorn
  • Spanish Rice
Easy Baked Beef Empanadas

These empanadas are simple, satisfying, and freezer-friendly. Use pre-made pie crusts or homemade crusts prepared in advance to speed up assembly. Bake a batch to serve and freeze extras for quick meals later.

Day 4

  • Barbecue Chicken Pizza
  • Veggie Sticks with Dip
Barbecue Chicken Pizza

A quick way to use leftover shredded barbecue chicken. Use a store-bought crust to save time or your favorite dough recipe for a homemade touch. Ready in minutes once the chicken is prepared.

Day 5

  • Carne Asada Tortas
  • Tex-Mex Cole Slaw
Carne Asada Tortas

Carne asada is marinated, grilled beef sliced thin and served in a torta. Use crusty bolillo rolls or soft sandwich buns depending on preference. Serve with Tex‑Mex cole slaw for a flavorful meal.

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