Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket: $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Boston Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $13.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $12
- Private Selection Wildflower Honey Turkey Breast: $11.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99/ea
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers: 3/$5
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes: 2/$7

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Slow-Cooker Beef Brisket on Hamburger Buns
Description: Tender, fall-apart beef brisket slow-cooked all day with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, sliced and piled high on a soft Kroger hamburger bun. This hands-off slow-cooker meal is a satisfying, smoky-sweet BBQ classic with zero dairy required.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb, approx. 1 lb portion), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes active (6-8 hours slow cook)
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of brisket (cut from a larger piece and freeze the rest). Use 2-3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce in the slow cooker, and serve 1 bun. Refrigerate or freeze remaining brisket for future meals.
Recipes:
- [Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches - I Heart Naptime]
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket - Life is but a Dish]

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Baked Beans
Description: Fall-off-the-bone pork back ribs coated in a dry rub of pantry spices, slow-roasted at 275 degrees F in foil, then finished with a generous slather of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Served alongside a hearty portion of Bush's Best Baked Beans for a classic, dairy-free BBQ dinner.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free - use half a rack), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Bush's Best Baked or Grilled Beans (Buy 2 Get 1 Free - use 1 can)
Prep time: 20 minutes active (3 hours oven time)
Serving note: Use half a rack of ribs (approximately 3-4 ribs) for one person. Store remaining raw ribs in the freezer. Heat 1/2 can of Bush's beans as a side; refrigerate the other half for later.
Recipes:
- [Best Barbecue Ribs Ever - Food Network]
- [Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Inspired Taste]
- [Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs - Orchids and Sweet Tea]

Wednesday
Meal: Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Juicy jumbo shrimp and vibrant red, orange, or yellow bell peppers are tossed in a savory garlic-soy glaze and stir-fried until perfectly tender-crisp. This bright, colorful dish comes together in under 20 minutes and is served over steamed white rice for a fully dairy-free Asian-inspired meal.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb, approx. 1/3 lb portion), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5, use 1 pepper)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 5-6 large shrimp (about 1/3 lb). Use 1 bell pepper, sliced thin. Prepare 1/3 cup dry rice. Sauce uses pantry soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, and chicken broth.
Recipes:
- Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir Fry - Food Network ([Ree Drummond)]
- [Shrimp Stir Fry with Asparagus and Bell Peppers - Skinny Taste]
- [Shrimp Bell Pepper Stir Fry - Mia Cookbook]

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta with Prego Sauce
Description: Sliced Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage is browned in a skillet with colorful bell pepper strips and tossed with penne pasta and Prego marinara sauce for an easy, satisfying Italian-style dinner. This is a completely dairy-free one-pan weeknight winner - just skip any cheese toppings and let the sauce speak for itself.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99, use 2 links), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5, use 1 pepper), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79/ea)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links, sliced. Use 1/2 cup Prego sauce (store the rest). Cook 2 oz of dry pasta. Use 1/2 of one bell pepper. This recipe does not need cheese to be delicious.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta ([Dairy Free) - Simply Whisked]
- [Sausage and Pepper Pasta - Kiersten Hickman]
- [Red Pepper Garlic Chicken Sausage Pasta - Half Baked Harvest]

Friday
Meal: Lemon Herb Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus
Description: Perdue boneless chicken breast is marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, then roasted on a sheet pan with fresh asparagus spears until golden and tender. This bright, clean, completely dairy-free dinner is a healthy way to end the week - requiring just one pan and minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Chicken (BOGO Free, use 1 breast), Asparagus ($2.99/lb, use about 1/3 lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active (30-40 minutes oven time)
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast (about 6-8 oz). Use approximately 8-10 asparagus spears. Replace any butter called for in recipes with olive oil to keep it fully dairy-free. Freeze the second chicken piece from the BOGO deal.
Recipes:
- [Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner - Get Inspired Everyday]
- [Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Asparagus - Kalyn's Kitchen]
- [Chicken and Asparagus Sheet Pan Dinner - Savory Nothings]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket - 1 lb minimum at $2.99/lb (freeze the rest)
- Pork Back Ribs - 1 pack BOGO Free (freeze second rack)
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - 1/3 lb at $7.99/lb
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 pack at $4.99
- Perdue Boneless Chicken - 1 pack BOGO Free (freeze one piece)
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - 1 bottle BOGO Free (store second bottle)
- Bush's Best Baked Beans - 2 cans (get 1 free) at Buy 2 Get 1 Free
- Prego Pasta Sauce - 1 jar at $1.79
- Red, Orange, or Yellow Bell Peppers - 3 for $5 (use 2-3 this week)
- Asparagus - 1/3 lb at $2.99/lb
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 1 bag at $1.99
- Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns - 1 pack at $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for sheet pan chicken, pasta, stir-fry)
- Soy sauce - small bottle (for shrimp stir-fry)
- Cornstarch - small amount (for stir-fry sauce)
- Low-sodium chicken broth - 1 small carton (for brisket and stir-fry)
- Garlic - 1 head (used across multiple meals)
- Lemon - 1 (for sheet pan chicken)
- Dry pasta (penne or rotini) - 1 small box
- White rice - small bag
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder (dry rub for ribs and chicken)
- Worcestershire sauce - small bottle (for brisket)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Kroger store for actual pricing.