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
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99

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: Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket Sliders
Description: Tender, fall-apart beef brisket slow-cooked all day in Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and served piled high on toasted hamburger buns. This is a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it dinner that tastes like a backyard cookout without leaving the kitchen.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb - buy approx. 2 lbs), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes active / 6-8 hours slow cook
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of brisket (yields generous portions for 2). Slice or shred and serve on 2-4 buns with extra BBQ sauce drizzled on top. Freeze leftover brisket for future meals.
Recipes:
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]
- [Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket - Little Spice Jar]
- [Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket Sandwiches - I Heart Naptime]

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Sweet Baby Ray's Pork Back Ribs
Description: A full rack of pork back ribs dry-rubbed with brown sugar and spices, then slow-baked in foil until fall-off-the-bone tender and finished with a generous slather of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. This classic low-and-slow method delivers sticky, smoky, restaurant-quality ribs right from your home oven.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free - use 1 rack), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil ($4.49)
Prep time: 15 minutes active / 2.5 hours oven time
Serving note: One rack of pork back ribs is the perfect amount for 2 people. Cut into 3-4 rib sections for serving. Save the second free rack for another night or freeze it.
Recipes:
- [Easy Baby Back Ribs - Sweet Baby Ray's Official]
- [Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs - Kitchen Swagger]
- Best Barbecue Ribs Ever - Food Network ([Katie Lee)]

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Jumbo EZ Peel shrimp and fresh asparagus tossed together in a savory garlic-lemon-soy sauce and served hot over fluffy steamed rice. This bright, colorful stir-fry is naturally dairy-free, comes together in under 30 minutes, and delivers big restaurant-style flavor on a budget.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb - buy 3/4 lb), Asparagus ($2.99/lb - buy 1/2 lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes active / 20 minutes cook time
Serving note: Use 3/4 lb of shrimp (approximately 12-15 jumbo shrimp) and 1/2 lb of asparagus for 2 generous servings. Serve over 1 cup dry white rice (cooked).
Recipes:
- [Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry - The Forked Spoon]
- [The Best Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry - The Recipe Master]
- [Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry - Whisper of Yum]

Thursday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Sausage with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
Description: Sliced Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage roasted alongside crisp asparagus spears and golden russet potato wedges on a single foil-lined sheet pan with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. This effortless one-pan dinner is completely dairy-free, packed with protein, and requires minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Asparagus ($2.99/lb - buy 1/2 lb), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7 - buy 1), Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil ($4.49)
Prep time: 10 minutes active / 30-35 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use the entire 12-oz package of chicken sausage, 1/2 lb asparagus, and 1 medium russet potato (cut into wedges) for 2 people. Everything fits on one standard sheet pan.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Sausage and Asparagus Sheet-Pan Dinner - Tasting Table]
- [Easy Chicken Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan - Nomaste Hungry]
- [One Pan Chicken Sausage with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes - Catz in the Kitchen]

Friday
Meal: Grilled Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps with Bell Pepper Slaw
Description: Juicy Simple Truth Turkey Burger patties seasoned and pan-seared, then wrapped in crisp shredded iceberg lettuce and topped with sliced red, orange, and yellow bell peppers for a fresh, colorful crunch. Finished with Heinz ketchup and a drizzle of your favorite dairy-free Kroger salad dressing, this is a fun, light, and vibrant end-of-week dinner with zero dairy and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers ($9.99), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Heinz Ketchup ($3.49), Kroger Salad Dressing ($1.79)
Prep time: 15 minutes active / 15 minutes cook time
Serving note: Use 2 turkey burger patties (one per person). Lay out lettuce leaves as "buns," fill with the patty and sliced bell peppers, and drizzle with ketchup and dairy-free dressing. Serves 2 generously.
Recipes:
- [Turkey Burger Lettuce Wraps - Two Cloves Kitchen]
- [Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps - All the Healthy Things]
- [5-Ingredient Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps - Healthy Seasonal Recipes]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at Kroger:
- Whole Beef Brisket - approx. 2 lbs (Monday) - ~$6.00
- Pork Back Ribs - BOGO Free - buy 1 rack, get 1 free (Tuesday + freeze one) - ~$8-12
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - BOGO Free - buy 1, get 1 free (Monday + Tuesday) - ~$3-4
- Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns - 1 pack (Monday) - $1.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - 3/4 lb (Wednesday) - ~$6.00
- Asparagus - 1 lb total (Wednesday + Thursday) - ~$3.00
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 pack (Thursday) - $4.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes - 1 bag (Thursday) - 2/$7 (split cost ~$3.50)
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers - 1 pack (Friday) - $9.99
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 1 bag (Friday) - $1.99
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers - 3 peppers (Friday) - $5.00
- Heinz Ketchup - 1 bottle (Friday) - $3.49
- Kroger Salad Dressing - 1 bottle, dairy-free variety (Friday) - $1.79
- Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil - 1 roll (Tuesday + Thursday) - $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (stir-fry, sheet pan, burgers)
- Garlic - 1 small head (Wednesday + Thursday)
- Fresh ginger - small knob (Wednesday)
- Low-sodium soy sauce - small bottle (Wednesday)
- Cornstarch - small box (Wednesday stir-fry sauce)
- Lemon - 1-2 fresh (Wednesday + Thursday)
- Brown sugar - small bag (Tuesday rib rub)
- Chili powder - small jar (Tuesday rib rub)
- Smoked paprika (Tuesday + Thursday seasoning)
- Garlic powder (Thursday + Friday)
- Onion powder (Tuesday)
- Black pepper and kosher salt
- White or jasmine rice - 1 cup dry (Wednesday)
- Worcestershire sauce - small bottle (Friday turkey burgers, optional)

DISCLAIMER

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