Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The drumsticks and thighs at $1.29/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor two nights at under $3 for all four people combined. The Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage and ground chuck round out three more economical nights with big flavor at very reasonable prices. The Boneless Chuck Roast at $9.99/lb is a significant step up in cost and earns the single premium night - it is the only steak-adjacent cut on the flyer and delivers a hearty, satisfying braise-style dinner worth the splurge. The Zatarain's Rice Sides 2-for-$3 deal and the Prego Pasta Sauce at $1.59 help stretch the budget nicely across the week. The Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets (Frozen) were skipped in favor of fresh drumsticks and sausage to keep per-person costs lower and avoid redundancy with two other chicken nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Boneless Chuck Roast with Gourmet Potatoes and Tri-Color Peppers (Meat)
Description: Boneless chuck roast is seared in olive oil, then slow-braised in beef broth with sliced tri-color peppers and halved gourmet potatoes until the meat is fork-tender and deeply savory. The braising liquid reduces into a rich pan sauce that coats the potatoes and peppers beautifully.
Sale items used: Boneless Chuck Roast or Steaks, Value Pack (USDA Choice); Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb bag); Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 90 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of boneless chuck roast for 4 people; 1 bag (1.5 lbs) of Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes; use 3 of the 6 tri-color peppers, sliced. Make-ahead tip: sear the roast and start the braise early in the afternoon so it finishes about 30 minutes before dinner.
Recipes:
- Perfect Oven Braised Chuck Roast Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Zatarain's Rice and Steamable Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through. Zatarain's Rice Sides and a bag of Kroger Steamable Vegetables round out the plate for a complete, no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings); Zatarain's Rice Sides (6.9 oz); Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Perdue chicken thighs for 4 people; 1 box of Zatarain's Rice Sides; 1 bag of Kroger Steamable Vegetables.
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: Sliced Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage is browned in olive oil with sliced tri-color peppers, then tossed with Rana Pasta and Prego Pasta Sauce for a hearty, one-pan skillet dinner. The peppers add sweetness and color while the sausage brings savory Italian flavor throughout.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz); Rana Pasta (10 oz); Prego Pasta Sauce (Select Varieties, 23-24 oz); Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (16 oz) of Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage; 1 package (10 oz) of Rana Pasta; 1 jar (23-24 oz) of Prego Pasta Sauce; use the remaining 3 tri-color peppers from the 6-count package 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: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck is browned in a skillet and seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then served as a taco-style filling with diced onion and salsa on slices of Kroger Bread as an open-face base. This builds a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner with bold seasoning and minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (16 oz); Kroger Bread (Select Varieties, 20 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (16 oz) of ground chuck for 4 people; 1 loaf (20 oz) of Kroger Bread, using 8 slices as open-face bases (2 per person).
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: Perdue chicken drumsticks are seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic, seared in olive oil in a heavy skillet until browned on all sides, then finished in the oven until cooked through. Zatarain's Rice Sides and a bag of Kroger Steamable Vegetables complete the meal for a satisfying end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings); Zatarain's Rice Sides (6.9 oz); Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Perdue chicken drumsticks for 4 people; 1 box of Zatarain's Rice Sides; 1 bag of Kroger Steamable Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Turmeric Chicken and Rice
- Easy One-Pan, No-Fail Chicken and Rice Supper

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chuck Roast or Steaks, Value Pack (USDA Choice) (2 lbs): $19.98
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings) (4 lbs total, 2 lbs each for Tuesday and Friday): $5.16
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz) (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (16 oz) (x1): $6.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb bag) (x1, purchased as part of 2 for $7.00 deal paired with Kroger Sweet Corn): $3.50
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct) (x1, purchased as part of 2 for $7.00 deal paired with Gourmet Potatoes): $3.50
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) (x1): $6.00
- Rana Pasta (10 oz) (x1): $3.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (Select Varieties, 23-24 oz) (x1): $1.59
- Zatarain's Rice Sides (6.9 oz) (x2, one for Tuesday and one for Friday, purchased as 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz) (x2, one for Tuesday and one for Friday, purchased as 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Kroger Bread (Select Varieties, 20 oz) (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Beef broth (for Monday's braise)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Salsa (for Thursday's ground beef topping)
- Onion (for Thursday's ground beef)