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 slow-braised boneless chuck roast is seasoned and seared, then cooked low and slow with colorful tri-color peppers and tender gourmet potatoes until fork-tender and richly flavored. This hearty one-pot meal is perfect for two and develops deep, savory flavor with minimal hands-on effort.
Sale items used: Boneless Chuck Roast or Steaks Value Pack ($9.99/lb), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb bag (2 for $7.00), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chuck roast at $9.99/lb for two people; use half the 1.5 lb bag of gourmet potatoes and 2 to 3 peppers from the 6-count bag; total cook time including braising is about 2.5 to 3 hours, so start by early afternoon or braise the roast the night before and reheat gently before serving.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven Braised Chuck Roast Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Zatarain's Rice and Steamable Vegetables (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then oven-baked until golden and juicy, served alongside fluffy Zatarain's rice and a bag of Kroger steamable vegetables. This simple, satisfying weeknight dinner comes together in under an hour with very little cleanup.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($1.29/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (2 for $3.00), Kroger Steamable Vegetables 10-12 oz (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs at $1.29/lb for two generous portions; prepare one box of Zatarain's rice and one bag of steamable vegetables, which are ideal single-meal portions for two; total cook time is about 45 to 50 minutes including baking.
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 browned in a skillet with sliced tri-color peppers, then simmered in Prego marinara and tossed with Rana pasta for a quick and flavorful Italian-style dinner. This colorful one-pan pasta dish is ready in about 30 minutes and uses no dairy, keeping it fully kosher meat.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage 16 oz ($4.99), Prego Pasta Sauce 23-24 oz ($1.59), Rana Pasta 10 oz ($3.99), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00, shared with Monday)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz package of chicken sausage split between two people; use the full 10 oz Rana pasta package and about half the jar of Prego marinara; use 2 to 3 remaining peppers from the 6-count bag purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta (in 25 minutes)
- Chicken Sausage Spaghetti

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Kroger Bread (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Private Selection ground chuck is browned in a skillet with taco seasoning, cumin, and garlic, then served in warm Kroger bread slices as an open-faced taco-style meal for a fun and budget-friendly twist. A simple side of fresh salsa or sliced vegetables rounds out this quick and hearty dinner for two.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck 16 oz ($6.99), Kroger Bread 20 oz ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz package of ground chuck split evenly between two people; use 4 slices of Kroger bread per person as the base; total cook time is about 20 minutes; store remaining bread for the week.
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 herbs, then pan-seared until the skin is crispy and golden, finished in the oven for juicy, fully cooked results, and served with Zatarain's rice and a bag of steamable vegetables. This easy Friday dinner is flavorful, filling, and comes together in well under an hour.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($1.29/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (2 for $3.00, second box from Tuesday's purchase), Kroger Steamable Vegetables 10-12 oz (2 for $3.00, second bag from Tuesday's purchase)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken drumsticks at $1.29/lb for two people; use the second box of Zatarain's rice and second bag of steamable vegetables from Tuesday's 2-for-$3.00 purchases; total cook time is about 40 to 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Turmeric Chicken and Rice
- Easy One-Pan, No-Fail Chicken and Rice Supper

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chuck Roast Value Pack (1 lb): $9.99
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs for Tuesday): $1.94
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs for Friday): $1.94
- Private Selection Angus Ground Chuck 16 oz (x1): $6.99
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (x1): $6.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb bag (x2, 2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (x2, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables 10-12 oz (x2, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Rana Pasta 10 oz (x1): $3.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce 23-24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Kroger Bread 20 oz (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Taco seasoning
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken broth (for braising the chuck roast)
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano