Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

NOTE ON RANKING ORDER: The ranking above reflects corrected per-serving costs. Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef at $4.99/lb for 1.5 lbs = $7.49 total / 4 = $1.87 per serving, which is less than Springer Mountain Chicken Breast at $3.99/lb for 2 lbs = $7.98 total / 4 = $2.00 per serving. Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp at $7.99/lb for 1.5 lbs = $11.99 total / 4 = $3.00 per serving. Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs at $13.99 for one 2 lb package / 4 = $3.50 per serving. Tri Tip Roast at $10.99/lb for 2 lbs = $21.98 total / 4 = $5.50 per serving. Wild-Caught Lobster Tails at $12.00 for 2 tails, needing 4 tails = $24.00 total / 4 = $6.00 per serving.

Why these meals: The chicken drumsticks and thighs at $0.99/lb are the star of this week's flyer - you simply cannot beat that price for a satisfying low-carb dinner, so they anchor one night. Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $2.99 with the digital coupon and Kroger Dinner Sausage Links at $3.99 give you two more very affordable protein nights with totally different flavor profiles. Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast at $3.99/lb rounds out the fourth economical night with a lean, versatile option. For the one premium night, the Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs at $13.99 for a fully cooked 2 lb package came in at about $3.50 per serving, which is actually cheaper per serving than the shrimp, tri tip, or lobster tails - making it the smartest premium pick on this flyer. The tri tip at $10.99/lb and lobster tails at up to $6.00 per serving were deliberately skipped to keep the week's total reasonable.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, delivering rich, juicy flavor with minimal effort. A bag of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables is steamed alongside to complete the plate with a colorful, low-carb side.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Perdue Chicken Thighs (approximately 2 thighs per person). Purchase 5 bags of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables to meet the Mix & Match 5 minimum and use 1 bag tonight; store the remaining 4 bags in the freezer for the week. Total oven time is 40-45 minutes at 425 degrees F; no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe: Keto & Low Carb
- Low Carb Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner | Carb Manager

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast with Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are sliced into cutlets, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, and pan-seared in a skillet until golden on the outside and juicy within. Halved Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes are sauteed in the same pan to create a quick, bright pan sauce that keeps the dish low-carb and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders, Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (10 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast. Purchase 2 packs of Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (2 for $7.00) and use both packs tonight for a generous portion of tomatoes for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Creamy Keto Tuscan Chicken (Marry Me Chicken) - Peace Love and Low Carb
- Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken (Low-Carb/Keto) | Gimme Delicious

Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage Skillet with Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a cast-iron skillet until the cut sides are deeply caramelized, then tossed with thawed Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables for a hearty one-pan dinner. A drizzle of Heinz Yellow Mustard at the table adds a tangy, low-carb finishing note that pairs perfectly with the smoky sausage.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz) (with Digital Coupon), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz), Heinz Yellow Mustard (14 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz); this feeds 4 as a main when paired with a full bag of Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables. The Heinz Yellow Mustard is purchased as part of the Mix & Match 5 minimum already met on Monday; serve at the table for dipping.

Thursday
Meal: Broiled Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs with Early California Olives
Description: The fully cooked Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs are placed under the broiler for 8-10 minutes to crisp the exterior and warm the meat through, giving them a fresh-from-the-grill character without any added sugary sauce. Early California Olives served alongside add a briny, satisfying low-carb accompaniment that balances the richness of the pork ribs.
Sale items used: Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb, In the Deli), Early California Olives (2.25 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (2 lbs), which provides approximately 0.5 lb per person. Purchase 2 cans of Early California Olives (part of the Mix & Match 5 already met on Monday) and serve both cans divided among 4 plates. Broil on a foil-lined sheet pan at high broil for 8-10 minutes, watching closely; no make-ahead needed.
Recipes:
- Low-Carb Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce | KetoDiet Blog
- Juicy Keto Ribs - Oven Baked Recipe - Low Carb Maven
- Keto Barbecue Dry Rub Ribs | Peace Love and Low Carb

Friday
Meal: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links with Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables and Hidden Valley Ranch Mix Dip
Description: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links are cooked in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through, then served alongside Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables prepared according to package directions. A quick dipping sauce made from Hidden Valley Ranch Mix stirred into sour cream gives each person a creamy, low-carb condiment that makes the meal feel festive heading into the weekend.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (18 oz), Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables (8-16 oz), Hidden Valley Ranch Mix (0.4-1.1 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (18 oz), which provides 4-5 links per person depending on link size. Purchase the Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables and Hidden Valley Ranch Mix as the 2 for $4.00 deal. Use 1 bag of Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables tonight and the Hidden Valley Ranch Mix packet stirred into sour cream from your pantry as a dipping sauce.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables - Easy Low Carb Recipe! - Mom Foodie
- Keto Ranch Dip Recipe - Low Carb Recipe - Have Butter will Travel

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings) (2 lbs): $1.98
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders (2 lbs): $7.98
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz) with Digital Coupon (x1 package): $2.99
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb, In the Deli) (x1 package): $13.99
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (18 oz) (x1 package): $3.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz) (x5 bags, Mix & Match 5 minimum): $4.95
- Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (10 oz) (x2 packs, 2 for $7.00): $7.00
- Early California Olives (2.25 oz) (x2 cans, part of Mix & Match 5): $1.98
- Heinz Yellow Mustard (14 oz) (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables (8-16 oz) and Hidden Valley Ranch Mix (0.4-1.1 oz) (2 for $4.00 deal): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing and baking)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Sour cream (for Ranch dip on Friday)