Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken breasts at $1.99/lb and Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $5.00 a pack are the real workhorses of this week, each coming in around $1.00 to $1.25 per person and anchoring two of the most satisfying dinners. St. Louis Style Pork Ribs at $2.99/lb and the Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend at $8.00 for 2 lbs fill out two more economical nights with completely different flavor profiles - one slow-roasted and smoky, the other seared and savory. The Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp at $6.99/lb earned the single premium night because at roughly $2.62 per serving it is dramatically cheaper than the strip steaks at $6.00 per serving, making it the best premium value on this flyer by a wide margin. The strip steaks were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push the per-person total well above the weekly goal on their own. Broccoli and tri-color peppers from the produce sale add color and crunch across the week without repeating the same vegetable more than twice.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Roasted broccoli crowns and sliced Grainger County Tomatoes round out the plate with color and freshness.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli Crowns, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of boneless chicken breasts for 4 people (about 0.5 lb per person). Use 1.5 lbs of broccoli crowns and 0.5 lb of tomatoes. Sear chicken in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan.
Recipes:
- Low-Carb Tuscan Chicken

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Tri-Color Pepper Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with sliced tri-color peppers and onion, building a savory, slightly caramelized one-pan dinner with no starchy fillers. The peppers soften and sweeten as they cook, making this a naturally low-carb and deeply satisfying weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (23.3 oz) of Eckrich Smoked Sausage and 1 pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) for 4 people. Slice sausage into coins and peppers into strips before cooking.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage And Peppers Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Broccoli
Description: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs are rubbed with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then baked low and slow in the oven until the meat is tender and pulls cleanly from the bone. A side of steamed broccoli crowns keeps the plate low-carb and filling.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 15 minutes active; 2.5 to 3 hours total bake time
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of St. Louis Style Pork Ribs for 4 people. Use 1 lb of broccoli crowns as a side. Make-ahead note: season and wrap the ribs the night before and refrigerate; pull from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Start ribs by 4:00 PM for a 6:30 PM dinner.
Recipes:
- How to Make St Louis Style Ribs in the Oven

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Blend Lettuce-Wrapped Taco Bowls with Avocado
Description: The Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and diced tomatoes for a boldly spiced taco-style filling served in crisp romaine leaves instead of tortillas. Sliced avocado and a sprinkle of Simple Truth Organic Cheese finish each bowl with healthy fat and creaminess.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb), Large Avocados, Grainger County Tomatoes, Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the 2 lb Ground Beef and Pork Blend pack for 4 people. Use 2 large avocados (one 2-for-$3.00 pack) and 0.5 lb of tomatoes. Use 1 pack (6 oz) of Simple Truth Organic Cheese. Romaine leaves are a pantry staple or inexpensive add-on not on the sale flyer; substitute any sturdy leafy green you have on hand.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps: An Easy Low-Carb Recipe
- Keto Taco Salad Recipe With Ground Beef (Low Carb)

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp with Tri-Color Peppers and Avocado
Description: Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter with sliced tri-color peppers until pink and just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes, creating a quick and vibrant skillet dinner. Sliced avocado served alongside adds richness and keeps every serving well under 20g net carbs.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Large Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp for 4 people (about 6 oz per person). Use 1 pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) and 2 large avocados (one 2-for-$3.00 pack). Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they curl and turn opaque.
Recipes:
- 15 Low-Carb Shrimp Dinners For Weeknight Skillets

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.98
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz) (x1): $5.00
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (3 lbs): $8.97
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb) (x1): $8.00
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag) (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) (x2): $12.00
- Broccoli Crowns (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1 lb): $2.49
- Large Avocados (x2 packs, 4 avocados total): $6.00
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz) (x1 pack): $3.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Romaine lettuce or sturdy leafy greens (for Thursday lettuce wraps)