Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Boneless Chuck Roast with Gourmet Potatoes and Tri-Color Peppers (Meat)
Description: Meat - A tender, slow-braised boneless chuck roast is seasoned with garlic, onion, and herbs, then cooked low and slow with colorful tri-color peppers and gourmet potatoes until everything is meltingly soft. This hearty one-pot meal is rich and satisfying, with the vegetables soaking up all the savory braising juices from the beef.
Sale items used: Boneless Chuck Roast (USDA Choice, Value Pack), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb bag, 2 for $7.00), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2.5 to 3 hours braising)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chuck roast for 1 person at $9.99/lb, estimated cost $5.00; use about one-quarter of the gourmet potatoes bag (roughly 6 oz); use 1 to 2 peppers from the 6-count bag. Make-ahead note: braise on Sunday evening or earlier in the day and reheat at dinner; leftovers from the roast can be used later in the week.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven Braised Chuck Roast Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Zatarain's Rice and Steamable Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Meat - Juicy Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and herbs, then oven-baked until golden and cooked through. They are served alongside a fluffy Zatarain's rice side and a quick steamed vegetable medley for a complete, balanced plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($1.29/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides (2 for $3.00), Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 35 to 40 minutes baking)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (roughly 2 thighs) at $1.29/lb, estimated cost $0.65; use 1 box of Zatarain's rice; use 1 bag of steamable vegetables. The rice package makes about 2 servings so half can be saved for Friday.
Recipes:
- One Pot Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice
- Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole

Wednesday
Meal: Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta with Prego Marinara and Tri-Color Peppers (Meat)
Description: Meat - Sliced Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage is sauteed with colorful tri-color peppers in olive oil, then simmered in Prego marinara sauce and tossed with Rana pasta for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. The peppers add sweetness and crunch that complement the savory chicken sausage beautifully.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz), Rana Pasta (10 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (23-24 oz), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 links (about 6 oz) of the chicken sausage for 1 serving; remainder can be refrigerated for another use. Use half the Rana pasta package (about 5 oz dry) and about one-third of the Prego jar; use 1 to 2 peppers from the bag already purchased. The remaining marinara sauce can be stored in the fridge.
Recipes:
- Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta (in 25 minutes)
- Chicken Sausage Spaghetti

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Kroger Bread (Meat)
Description: Meat - Seasoned ground chuck beef is browned in a skillet with onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then served as a taco-style filling scooped onto slices of Kroger bread as a practical, kosher-friendly alternative to flour tortillas. The savory beef is topped with salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (16 oz), Kroger Bread (20 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half the 16 oz package of ground chuck (about 8 oz) for 1 generous serving; remainder can be refrigerated or frozen. Use 2 to 3 slices of Kroger bread as the base; the rest of the loaf can be used throughout the week. Note: confirm the ground chuck and bread carry kosher certification before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Zatarain's Rice and Steamable Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Meat - Perdue chicken drumsticks are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika, then pan-seared in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. They are plated with the remaining Zatarain's rice from Tuesday and a fresh bag of steamable vegetables for an easy, satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($1.29/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides (already purchased Tuesday, second half used today), Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 10 minutes (plus 25 to 30 minutes cooking)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken drumsticks (roughly 2 drumsticks) at $1.29/lb, estimated cost $0.65; use the reserved second half of the Zatarain's rice box from Tuesday; use 1 bag of steamable vegetables.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Turmeric Chicken and Rice
- Easy One-Pan, No-Fail Chicken and Rice Supper

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks (approx. 1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Friday at $1.29/lb): $1.29
- Boneless Chuck Roast, USDA Choice (approx. 0.5 lb): $5.00
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (1 x 16 oz package): $6.99
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (1 x 16 oz package): $4.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1 x 1.5 lb bag, purchased as 2 for $7.00, second bag is a bonus or share): $3.50
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (1 x 6 ct bag): $6.00
- Zatarain's Rice Sides (2 boxes, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables, Frozen (2 bags, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Rana Pasta (1 x 10 oz package): $3.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (1 x 23-24 oz jar): $1.59
- Kroger Bread (1 x 20 oz loaf): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Onion
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- Chicken broth (for braising the chuck roast, dairy-free)
- Salsa or hot sauce (for tacos)