Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Beef Brisket with Onions and Steamfresh Vegetables
Description: A small brisket portion is braised low and slow with sweet onions until fork-tender. It is served with steamed non-starchy Steamfresh vegetables for a hearty, low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Beef Brisket, Yellow Onions, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Prep time: 15 minutes active (about 3 hours total braising)
Serving note: Use 1 lb brisket (assumed total weight), about 1/2 lb is eaten tonight and the rest is saved for leftovers. Use 1/2 medium onion (assumed 0.5 lb onion purchase) and 1 Steamfresh bag, choosing a broccoli or green bean style without sauce, using about 1 cup. Braise the brisket in a covered pan at 300F with a splash of water or broth; start it by mid-afternoon, since total time exceeds 60 minutes. Reheat the extra brisket for another day if desired. Net carbs about 10g.
Recipes:
- Slow Braised Brisket and Onions
- Low Carb Simple Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe
- Slow Cooker Beef Brisket and Onions Recipe (So Tender!)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado and Salad Kit
Description: A single salmon fillet is seared until crisp-skinned and flaky. It is served over a crisp salad kit with sliced avocado.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Large Avocado, Private Selection Salad Kits
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use one 6 oz fillet (assumed 0.4 lb total), 1/2 large avocado, and about half of the salad kit's greens. Skip any candied nuts, dried fruit, or sweet dressing packet and use olive oil and lemon instead. Net carbs about 8g.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon and Avocado Salsa
- Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa
- Seared Salmon with Avocado and Lime

Wednesday
Meal: Sausage and Mini Sweet Pepper Skillet with Melted Cheese
Description: Sliced sausage links are browned with mini sweet peppers and onion in one skillet. A handful of Mexican blend cheese is melted over the top.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Yellow Onions, Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 3 sausage links (about 1/3 of the pack, check the label for under 3g carbs per link), 5 mini sweet peppers, 1/4 onion, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Net carbs about 12g.
Recipes:
- Keto Cheesy Sausage & Peppers
- Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers: Low Carb Appetizer
- Keto Italian Sausage & Bell Pepper Skillet Recipe For Dinner

Thursday
Meal: Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Seasoned Ground Beef and Cheese
Description: Mini sweet peppers are halved and filled with seasoned lean ground beef. They are topped with cheese and baked until bubbly.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 lb ground beef from the 1 lb package (assumed total weight), 6 to 8 mini peppers, and 1/4 cup cheese. Season with cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. Freeze or save the remaining ground beef for another use. Net carbs about 10g.
Recipes:
- Taco Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Low-Carb, Keto Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Friday
Meal: Cheesy Veggie Egg Scramble Skillet
Description: Three eggs are scrambled with sauteed peppers and onion in butter. Melted cheese finishes the skillet for a quick, protein-rich dinner.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Yellow Onions, Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese
Prep time: 12 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, 3 mini peppers, 2 tablespoons chopped onion, and 1/4 cup cheese (the second bag is used up here and on Wednesday and Thursday, so buy 2 bags). Net carbs about 6g.
Recipes:
- Veggie & Sausage Low-Carb Egg Scramble
- Loaded Breakfast Scramble (keto + low carb)
- Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Beef Brisket (1 lb): $3.99
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (x1): $1.79
- Yellow Onions (1 lb): $1.19
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (0.4 lb): $3.60
- Large Avocado (x2, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Private Selection Salad Kits (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers (x1): $6.00
- Kroger Mexican Style Blend Cheese (x2): $4.00
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (x1): $8.99
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin, garlic powder, paprika
- Lemon or lemon juice
- Olive oil for salad dressing