WEEK 19: CLASSIC BBQ Favorites

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 Classic BBQ Pulled Pork 

Grilled BBQ Chicken 

Grilled Hamburgers 

BBQ Pork Mac and Cheese

Grilled Chicken & Salad

American Cheeseburger Soup

This week’s dinner plan is built around classic, crowd-pleasing summer BBQ flavors. It’s a heavier, comfort-forward week with familiar dishes that are great for feeding a group and making the most of leftovers.

Several dinners intentionally reuse proteins across the week — pulled pork, grilled chicken, and ground beef all show up more than once — which helps streamline prep and keep grocery shopping efficient. This is a great week for casual meals, outdoor cooking, and relaxed dinners that don’t require much thought once the plan is in place.

Slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork served on buns with creamy homemade coleslaw. This recipe intentionally makes extra pork to use later in the week.

Grilled BBQ chicken thighs paired with corn on the cob and classic potato salad. Extra corn is set aside for another meal later in the week.

Juicy grilled burgers served with all the traditional toppings and baked beans. Extra ground beef is reserved for a second dinner.

A rich, comforting mac and cheese made with reserved BBQ pulled pork. This is one of the heartier meals of the week and reheats well for leftovers.

Grilled chicken served over mixed greens with blueberries, feta, almonds, and reserved corn. A lighter, fresher dinner that balances out the week.

A cozy, one-pot soup inspired by classic cheeseburgers, made with reserved ground beef, potatoes, and cheddar. A great option for leftovers.
 

Proteins

• Pork shoulder
   
• Chicken thighs
   
• Chicken breasts
   
• Ground beef
   

Produce

• Green cabbage
   
• Carrots
   
• Corn on the cob
   
• Red potatoes
   
• Red onion
   
• Celery
   
• Cherry tomatoes
   
• Blueberries
   
• Mixed greens
   
• Garlic
   
• Parsley
   

Pantry Staples

• Hamburger buns
   
• Elbow macaroni
   
• Rice (optional for sides)
   
• BBQ sauce
   
• Canned baked beans
   
• Beef broth
   
• Milk
   
• Cheese
   
• Oil, spices, and seasonings

• Strong use of leftovers across multiple dinners
   
• Familiar, crowd-pleasing flavors
   
• A balance of heavier comfort meals and one lighter salad
   
• Great for grilling and casual summer nights