Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's plan takes advantage of great sale pricing on proteins to keep things varied and satisfying, from Monday's slow-cooked Pork Butt (just $3.98 for 2 lb) piled onto Ball Park Buns, to Tuesday's Springer Mountain Chicken Breasts topped with a fresh peach avocado salsa. Wednesday brings a hearty Ground Beef and Pork Blend skillet simmered with Private Selection Tomato Bowls, while Thursday keeps things easy with Kroger Dinner Sausage Links served open-faced on toasted Widepan Bread. We close out the week on Friday with Extra Large Cooked Shrimp in a simple garlic Challenge Butter sauce over pasta, a quick and indulgent way to wind down. Each night is designed to be simple to prep, using pantry staples like rice, pasta, and peppers to round things out without extra fuss.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cole Slaw
Description: Pork Butt is slow-cooked until tender and shredded, then tossed with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce and piled onto Ball Park Buns. Served alongside Reser's Cole Slaw for a classic backyard-style dinner.
Sale items used: Pork Butt, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Ball Park Buns, Reser's Cole Slaw
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: 2 lb Pork Butt, 4 Ball Park Buns, 1 container Reser's Cole Slaw. Total cook time for the pork is closer to 3-4 hours in a slow cooker; start it in the morning or the night before.
Recipes:
- Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe (In The Slow Cooker!)
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Best Coleslaw Recipe For Pulled Pork - Six Sisters' Stuff
Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Peach Avocado Salsa
Description: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts are grilled and topped with a fresh salsa of diced California Yellow Peaches and Large Avocados. Served over rice for a light, bright weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts, California Yellow Peaches, Large Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts, 1 lb California Yellow Peaches, 2 Large Avocados, rice as pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken Breasts with Peach Salsa and Avocado
- Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa Recipe: How to Make It
- Best Grilled Chicken Recipe with Fresh Peach Avocado Salsa
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Skillet with Tomatoes
Description: Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned with onions and simmered with Private Selection Tomato Bowls for a hearty, saucy skillet. Served over pasta for a filling midweek meal.
Sale items used: Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb, Private Selection Tomato Bowls
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (2 lb) Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 1 Private Selection Tomato Bowl, pasta as pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Italian Ground Beef Skillet- Amee's Savory Dish
- Tomato Beef Saute - Fufu's Kitchen
- Ground Pork and Tomato Recipe: Rich and Savory One-Pan Dinner
Thursday
Meal: Skillet Sausage and Peppers on Widepan Bread
Description: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links are sliced and pan-seared with peppers and onions, then piled onto toasted Private Selection Widepan Bread. A quick, satisfying open-faced sandwich night.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, Private Selection Widepan Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, 1 loaf Private Selection Widepan Bread (4 slices used), peppers and onions as pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Skillet • Salt & Lavender
- Sausage and Peppers Skillet - Fast, Low Carb, and Delicious!
- Sausage, Peppers and Onions Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp over Pasta
Description: Extra Large Cooked Shrimp are warmed in a garlic Challenge Butter sauce and tossed with pasta for a quick, indulgent finish to the week. A simple squeeze of lemon brightens the dish.
Sale items used: Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Challenge Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, 1 stick Challenge Butter, pasta as pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - Damn Delicious
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - Craving Tasty
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes - Familystyle Food
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Pork Butt (2 lb): $3.98
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (1 each): $1.49
- Ball Park Buns (1 each): $3.49
- Reser's Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Cole Slaw (1 each): $3.99
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenders (2 lb): $7.98
- California Yellow Peaches or Plums (1 lb): $1.99
- Large Avocados (2 each): $2.98
- Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb (1 each): $8.00
- Private Selection Tomato Bowls (1 each): $5.00
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (1 each): $3.99
- Private Selection Widepan Bread (1 each): $3.49
- Extra Large Cooked Shrimp (2 lb): $13.98
- Challenge Butter (1 each): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Onions
- Bell peppers
- Garlic
- Lemon
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Pork Butt, Bone-In or Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb with card
- Boneless Strip Steaks, Family Pack: $11.99/lb with card
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenders: $3.99/lb with card
- Extra Large Cooked Shrimp: $6.99/lb with digital coupon
- Johnsonville Dinner Sausage: $4.49 each with digital coupon
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links: $3.99 each with card
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $14.99 each with card
- Ball Park Beef Hot Dogs: $5.99 each with card
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties: $8.00 each with card
- Private Selection Chuck & Brisket Ground Beef: $15.00 each with card
- Kroger Breakfast Sausage or Kroger Pepperoni: $2.99 each with card
- Atlantic Salmon Portion: $12.00 each with card
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99 each with card
- Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb: $8.00 each with card
- Simple Truth Bacon or Eckrich Smoked Sausage: $5.00 each with card
- Home Chef Fried or Baked Chicken: $8.99 each with card
- Amylu Chicken Sausage or Meatballs: $5.00 each with card
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $8.99 each with card
- Tyson Frozen Chicken: $5.99 each with card
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Kroger Veggie Chip Tray with Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip: $5.00 with card
- Reser's Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Cole Slaw: $3.99 with card
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables Fun Pack: $2.49 each
Produce on sale:
- Large Avocados: $1.49 each with card
- Honeycrisp Apples: $2.49/lb with card
- California Yellow Peaches or Plums: $1.99/lb with digital coupon
- Kroger Bartlett or Bosc Pears: $3.99 each with card
- Raspberries or Blackberries: $2.99 each with card
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowls: $5.00 each with card
- Private Selection Tomato Bowls: $5.00 each with card
- Carving Pumpkins: $5.00 each with card
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Velveeta Shells & Cheese: $1.99 each
- Chobani Greek Yogurt: $2.99 each
- Fage Greek Yogurt: 4 for $5.00 with card
- Coffee-mate Creamer: $2.99 each
- International Delight Creamer: $2.99 each
- Dannon Oikos Protein Shake: $1.99 each with digital coupon
- Kroger Cheese: $2.99 each with card
- Challenge Butter: $2.99 each with digital coupon
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pumpkin or Apple Pie: $4.99 each with digital coupon
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls: $1.79 each with digital coupon
- Thomas' English Muffins or Bagels: $3.49 each
- Artesano Bread: $3.49 each
- Private Selection Widepan Bread: $3.49 each with card
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins: $5.00 each with card
- Private Selection Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake: $6.00 each with card
- Private Selection Fall Variety Cheesecake: $19.99 each with card
- Pumpkin Spice Cake: $6.00 each with card
- Fresh Baked Cookies: $3.00 each with card
- Kroger Caramel Apples: $1.79 each with card
- Ball Park Buns: $3.49 each with card
Pantry on sale:
- Goldfish Crackers or Simply Fruit Drink/Ade: $1.99 each
- Cheez-It Family Size Crackers or Town House Crackers: $3.99 each
- Simply Orange Juice or Nature's Path Cereal: $3.49 each
- Pepperidge Farm Cookies or Kind Granola: $3.99 each
- Kellogg's Cereal: $1.79 each with digital coupon
- Quaker Chewy Bars: $1.49 each
- Party Size Lay's Potato Chips, Smartfood Popcorn or Sunchips: $3.49 each with digital coupon
- Jif Peanut Butter: $4.99 each with digital coupon
- Ken's Salad Dressing or Cholula Hot Sauce: $2.49 each
- Planet Oat Oatmilk or Planters Peanuts: $2.49 each
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce or French's Yellow Mustard: $1.49 each
- Pringles: $1.49 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables: $9.49 each
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal or Kashi Cereal: $4.99 each
- Progresso Soup: 6 for $9.00 with card
- Starkist Tuna or Nissin Ramen: 4 for $5.00 with card
- Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough: $4.49 with card
- Swanson Broth: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Hormel Chili: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Bigelow Tea: $2.99 with card
- Chips Ahoy Cookies: 2 for $6.00 with card
- 42 ct Frito-Lay Multipack: $20.00 with card
- M&M's Sharing Size Candy: $4.99 with card
- Little Debbie Snacks: 2 for $6.00 with card
- Barebells Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars: $9.49 with card
- Built Puff Protein Bars or Clif Builders Protein Bars: $9.99 with card
- Lesser Evil Popcorn: 2 for $6.00 with card
Frozen on sale:
- Red Baron Pizza: $3.49 each with digital coupon
- Jimmy Dean Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches: $4.99 each with digital coupon
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches: $4.99 each with digital coupon
- Screamin' Sicilian Pizza or Kroger Frozen Meatballs: $5.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars or Totino's Pizza Rolls: $4.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls, 130 ct: $11.99 with card
- Private Selection Ice Cream: 2 for $6.00 with card
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: $2.99 each with digital coupon
- Kroger Family Size Appetizers: $8.99 each with card
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$63.35
for 4 people · $15.84 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of September 16, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.