Meal Plan: High Light – Make 3 Dinners out of Pork Loin

After looking through the sales ads for, Kroger was the winner for our meal planning. Some people may have time to go to several stores to really take advantage of all of the deals. However, most of us are just thankful to make it to one. Taking the time to see where the best deals are and organizing meals around that really will save time and money. That is why meal planning from what is on sale is so important.

As a bonus, there are two easy recipes included! Here is a link to this week’s Kroger Ad (February 14-20, 2018).

This week we are creating 3 meals from one cut of meat. It’s a great way to save money and time!

  • Monday – Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin
  • Tuesday – Parmesan Turkey Meatballs with Cream of Chicken and Herb Sauce
  • Wednesday – Pork Fried Rice
  • Thursday – Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce
  • Friday – Shrimp Primavera with Garlic Sauce

Try this easy weeknight meal that will taste like you spent all day.
[recipe title=”Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce” servings=”4″ time=”25 minutes” difficulty=”easy” description=”Use this creamy sauce to add some punch to pork.”][recipe-notes]Credit: Adapted from Nestle Carnation[/recipe-notes]
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– 1 lb boneless pork tenderloin
– Salt and pepper
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 cup evaporated milk (don’t confuse with sweetened condensed milk)
– 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
– 3 green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
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1. Cut pork into 1-inch thick slices.
2. Place pork between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten to 1/4-inch thickness.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add olive oil to pan, and saute ginger and garlic on medium-high heat.
5. Add 2 pieces of pork to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked.
6. Remove from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm.
7. Cook remaining pork, remove from skillet, and keep warm.
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Try this twist on meatbals.
[recipe title=”Parmesan Turkey Meatballs with Cream of Chicken Sauce” servings=”4-6″ time=”40 minutes” difficulty=”easy” description=”Turkey meatballs in a creamy sauce will delight.”][recipe-notes]Credit: Jennifer Dziekan[/recipe-notes]
[recipe-ingredients]
Meatballs
– 1 lb ground turkey
– 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp pepper
– 1 egg, slightly beaten
– 1/3 cup water
Sauce
– 1 can Campbell’s Cream of Chicken & Herb Condensed Soup
– 1/2 can water
– 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
– dash of garlic powder
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1. Mix meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Shape into 1/2″ to 1″ meatballs.
3. Brown meatballs over medium or medium-high in frying pan and cover.
4. Turn meatballs every few minutes to brown all sides.
5. Mix sauce ingredients together and pour over meatballs.
6. Cover and simmer at medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yum!
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The meatball recipe is great to double. Freeze half of the cooked meatballs (before you add the Cream of Chicken Sauce) to use in spaghetti another time.

As with any recipes, feel free to substitute and enhance to put your own spin on it! Bon appetit!

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