Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week is all about kosher comfort with a fresh, varied lineup that keeps things interesting night to night. You'll start slow and hearty with braised Whole Beef Brisket over roasted potatoes on Monday, then shift gears Tuesday with quick-grilled Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef burgers and coleslaw for a classic weeknight win. Wednesday brings a lighter touch with pan-seared chicken breasts topped in sweet California peaches, and by Thursday you're easing into simple baked Morey's Cod over rice. Friday closes things out on a high note with pan-seared Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, rice, and a chilled grape salad, a nice way to treat yourself after a full week of cooking. Each meal is built around what's on sale at Kroger, so you're getting quality proteins like brisket, chicken, and salmon without any guesswork at the store.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Beef Brisket with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Meat. Whole Beef Brisket is slow-braised with onion and broth until fork-tender, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes. A hearty, hands-off start to the week.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket, Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: 2 lbs Whole Beef Brisket, 1 package Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes for 4 people. Total cook time runs about 3 hours in the oven or slow cooker, so start it early afternoon or braise the night before and reheat.
Recipes:
- Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Carrots
- Braised Brisket | The Modern Proper

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Ground Beef Burgers with Coleslaw
Description: Meat. Juicy grilled ground beef patties are served on toasted Kroger Buns with ketchup, alongside a cool scoop of Kroger Coleslaw. A quick, classic weeknight favorite.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Buns, Heinz Ketchup, Kroger Coleslaw
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef formed into 4 patties, 4 Kroger Buns, coleslaw and ketchup portioned for 4 people.

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

Recipes:
- Grilled Smokehouse Barbecue Burgers with Coleslaw

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Peaches
Description: Meat. Boneless chicken breasts are pan-seared in olive oil and topped with a quick saute of California peaches for a sweet-savory finish. Light, bright, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts Family Pack, California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken breasts (about 4 portions), 1 lb peaches sliced and sauteed for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts With Spicy Peach Glaze
- Peach Chicken {with Balsamic}

Thursday
Meal: Baked Cod with Rice
Description: Meat (pareve fish, no dairy). Morey's Cod is baked simply with olive oil and lemon, served over fluffy rice. A light, fast fish dinner that rounds out the week's variety.
Sale items used: Morey's Cod, Flounder or Salmon, Minute Rice White Rice or Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 Morey's Cod package (serves 4), 1 package Minute Rice prepared per box directions for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Baked Cod With Spinach and Rice

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Rice and Grapes
Description: Meat (pareve fish, no dairy). Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets are pan-seared until crisp-skinned and served over rice with a chilled seedless grape salad on the side. This is the week's premium night, a special way to close out the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Minute Rice White Rice or Jasmine Rice, Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 1 package Minute Rice, 1 lb seedless grapes for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Crispy Seared Honey Citrus Salmon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket (2 lbs): $7.98
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $13.98
- Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts Family Pack (2 lbs): $7.98
- Morey's Cod, Flounder or Salmon (1 each): $7.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (2 lbs): $19.98
- Kroger Buns (1 pack): $1.79
Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.
- Heinz Ketchup (1 each): $3.49
- Kroger Coleslaw (1 each): $1.99
- Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes (1 each): $2.99
- Minute Rice White Rice or Jasmine Rice (2 each): $2.98
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines (1 lb): $1.99
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Chicken broth or water (for braising)