Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Roasted Baby Carrots and Knorr Rice Side (Meat)
Description: (Meat) Season 4 Perdue chicken thighs with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then bake at 400F until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes. Roast the baby carrots alongside the chicken and serve over a fluffy Knorr rice side for a complete, satisfying weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($0.99/lb), Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots 1 lb ($1.39), Knorr Sides ($0.99)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs (about 4 thighs) at $0.99/lb for 2 people; roast the full 1 lb bag of baby carrots; prepare 1 Knorr rice side packet; total cook time is about 50 minutes so preheat the oven first to stay on schedule.
Recipes:
- One Pot Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Sloppy Joes on Ball Park Buns with Sweet Corn (Meat)
Description: (Meat) Brown 1 lb of Kroger 80% lean ground beef with onion, then stir in Manwich sauce and simmer until thick and saucy, spooning the mixture generously over Ball Park buns. Serve alongside steamed sweet corn on the cob for a classic, hearty meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Ball Park Buns 8 ct ($2.99), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct Tray ($4.99), Manwich Sauce ($0.99, Mix & Match 5+)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef for 2 generous servings; use 2 buns from the 8-count pack (remainder keeps well); cook 2 ears of corn from the 4-count tray (remainder can be used later in the week); Manwich counts toward the Mix & Match 5 requirement so plan to grab 4 other qualifying items.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.

Recipes:
- Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Kosher Sloppy Joes

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders with Hunt's Pasta Sauce over Knorr Pasta Side (Meat)
Description: (Meat) Sear Springer Mountain chicken tenders in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through, then ladle warm Hunt's pasta sauce over the top for a simple Italian-inspired plate. Serve everything over a prepared Knorr pasta side for a quick and filling dinner for two with no dairy needed.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders ($3.99/lb), Hunt's Pasta Sauce ($0.99, Mix & Match 5+), Knorr Sides ($0.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenders at $3.99/lb for 2 people; use about half of the 24 oz jar of Hunt's pasta sauce and refrigerate the rest; prepare 1 Knorr pasta side packet; Hunt's and Knorr count toward Mix & Match 5 total.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenders

Thursday
Meal: Ball Park Meat Franks with Kraft BBQ Sauce, Sweet Corn, and Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (Meat)
Description: (Meat) Grill or pan-fry Ball Park meat franks until nicely browned, then brush with Kraft BBQ sauce for a smoky, tangy finish. Serve with the remaining sweet corn on the cob and a steamed bag of Birds Eye frozen vegetables for an easy, no-fuss weeknight plate.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks 15 oz ($1.99), Kraft BBQ Sauce ($0.99, Mix & Match 5+), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct Tray (already purchased Monday, use remaining 2 ears), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables ($0.99, Mix & Match 5+)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 franks from the 15 oz pack for 2 people (remainder keeps refrigerated); use 2 remaining ears of corn from the tray purchased earlier; steam 1 bag of Birds Eye vegetables; Kraft BBQ Sauce and Birds Eye count toward Mix & Match 5 total.
Recipes:
- Old-Fashioned Kosher Hot Dogs

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Tri Tip Roast with Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and Knorr Side (Meat)
Description: (Meat) Rub a 2 lb tri tip roast with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then roast at 425F until it reaches your desired doneness, resting it before slicing thinly against the grain. Pair with a steamed bag of Birds Eye frozen vegetables and a prepared Knorr side for a restaurant-quality Friday dinner at home.
Sale items used: Tri Tip Roast ($10.99/lb), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables ($0.99, Mix & Match 5+), Knorr Sides ($0.99)
Prep time: 75 minutes (including 15 minutes rest time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of tri tip at $10.99/lb for 2 people with satisfying leftovers; steam 1 bag of Birds Eye vegetables; prepare 1 Knorr side packet; total time is about 75 minutes so start the roast early and let it rest tented with foil before slicing.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Tri Tip with Veggies
- Oven Tri-Tip With Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots, 1 lb (x1): $1.39
- Knorr Sides (x3 packets, part of Mix & Match 5+): $2.97
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.99
- Ball Park Buns, 8 ct (x1): $2.99
Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.
- Kroger Sweet Corn, 4 ct Tray (x1): $4.99
- Manwich Sauce, 15-16 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5+): $0.99
- Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders (1 lb): $3.99
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce, 24 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5+): $0.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks, 15 oz (x1): $1.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce, 17.5-18 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5+): $0.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (x2 bags, part of Mix & Match 5+): $1.98
- Tri Tip Roast (2 lbs): $21.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Rosemary or dried herbs