Meal Plan Week 134

Nov 13, 2026

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Thanksgiving is getting close, and I don't know about you, but I'm already thinking about everything that needs to get done before the holiday. The last thing I want is to spend extra time figuring out dinner.

This week's meal plan keeps things simple with easy family favorites, including pork tenderloin, sweet potato tacos, a sheet pan dinner, and homemade pizza bread. I've also planned several meals around the same ingredients, so you can buy in bulk, use what you have, and keep food waste (and your grocery bill) in check.

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Meal Plan 134

Just like all of my weekly meal plans, this week's free meal plan includes 7 delicious dinners, ideas for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, meal-prep ideas, and a shopping list. I want to make home-cooked meals easier for you!

Download the meal plan, complete with meal plan tips and a shopping list, here. Or simply find inspiration below.

Dinner Recipes

Sunday: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Hasselback Sweet Potatoes and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Monday: White Bean Pasta with Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing
Tuesday: Sweet Potato Tacos with Homemade Guacamole and Tortilla Chips, if desired
Wednesday: Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
Thursday: Baked Chicken Strips with Sweet Potato Fries
Friday: Pizza Bread with Fruit Salad
Saturday: No-Boil Lasagna or Instant Pot Lasagna with salad using leftover greens

Breakfast Ideas

Lunch Ideas

Snacks & Treats

Tips for this Week's Meal Plan

Sunday: Buy a large package of bacon for tonight's Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Monday's Spinach Salad, and turkey club wraps for lunches. You'll also need Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes for several meals this week, so buying larger bags may save money. Roast a few extra sweet potatoes to use for breakfast or lunch.
Monday: Use some of the bacon purchased for Sunday to make the warm bacon dressing for tonight's Spinach Salad. While you're at it, hard-boil a few eggs for Egg Salad lunches later in the week. Save any extra spinach for side salads.
Tuesday: Make a double batch of the sweet potato and black bean filling for tonight's tacos. Use the leftovers to make Sweet Potato Burritos for lunches throughout the week. If you're making homemade guacamole, press plastic wrap directly against the surface of any leftovers to help limit browning.
Wednesday: Tonight's Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is a great way to use the remaining sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts from Sunday.
Thursday: Use the remaining sweet potatoes to make Sweet Potato Fries.
Friday: Pizza Bread is perfect for using up small amounts of leftover cheese and pizza toppings. Set out the toppings and let everyone customize their own. Pair with Fruit Salad using whatever fresh fruit you have on hand or what was on sale this week.
Saturday: Homemade Lasagna is a great make-ahead dinner. Assemble it earlier in the day, or even the night before, and refrigerate until ready to bake, adjusting the baking time as needed. Serve with a salad using any leftover greens from earlier in the week. If you have freezer space, consider doubling the recipe and freezing one for a busy night during the holiday season.