Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Chuck Roast: $3.67/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks: $4.99 each
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenders: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Wellshire Turkey Bacon: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Burger Patties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Bella or White Mushrooms: $1.24 each with Card
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pico de Gallo: $1.99/lb with Card

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chuck Roast with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Potatoes
Description: A single-serving chuck roast is slow-braised in savory broth with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms and petite potatoes until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. This hearty, dairy-free one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($3.67/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chuck roast for 1 person, costing about $1.84. Use 1 package of Baby Bella mushrooms and roughly half the BOGO potatoes package. Because total cook time exceeds 60 minutes, consider starting this meal by 5:00 PM or braising it in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours while you are away.
Recipes:
- Roast Beef Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy Recipe / Video - Eat Simple Food
- Beer Braised Beef Chuck Roast with Mushrooms - ZOE Farms

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Tri-Color Peppers
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet and loaded into corn tortillas with fresh pico de gallo and sauteed tri-color peppers for a bright, satisfying taco night. This quick dairy-free meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is full of bold flavor.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($4.99/lb), Pico de Gallo ($1.99/lb with Card), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground chuck for 1 person, costing about $2.50. Purchase 0.25 lb of pico de gallo for about $0.50. Use roughly one-third of the tri-color peppers package, saving the rest for Wednesday. Corn tortillas are a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo | Silver Fern Farms

Wednesday
Meal: Barilla Pasta with Ground Chuck, Tri-Color Peppers, and Tomato Sauce
Description: Al dente Barilla pasta is tossed with browned ground chuck, sauteed tri-color peppers, and a simple dairy-free tomato sauce for a filling and budget-friendly weeknight bowl. Leftovers from Tuesday's tri-color peppers make this meal even more economical.
Sale items used: Barilla Pasta ($0.99 each), Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($4.99/lb), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO, using Tuesday's remainder)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground chuck for 1 person, costing about $2.50. Cook about 2 oz of dry pasta for a single serving. Use the remaining tri-color peppers from Tuesday at no additional cost. Canned tomato sauce is a pantry staple.

Thursday
Meal: Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Petite Potatoes and Blueberries
Description: Ready-to-eat Private Selection fried chicken drumsticks are paired with oven-roasted petite potatoes seasoned with olive oil and herbs, plus a side of fresh blueberries for a naturally sweet and dairy-free finish. This is a convenient, low-effort meal that still feels complete and satisfying.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks ($4.99 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO, using remainder from Monday), Blueberries (3/$11 with Card)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total (for roasting potatoes)
Serving note: One 5-piece drumstick pack is a single purchase at $4.99 and provides a generous single-person serving. Use the remaining petite potatoes from Monday at no additional cost. Purchase 1 pint of blueberries as part of the 3/$11 deal, costing approximately $3.67 per pint. Note that the fried chicken may contain dairy in the breading - check the package label and substitute with a plain rotisserie chicken if needed.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Minute Rice
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms in garlic and olive oil, then served over fluffy Minute Rice for a light yet satisfying dairy-free dinner. This meal comes together in about 20 minutes and makes a flavorful end to the week.
Sale items used: Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($9.99/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Minute Rice ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for 1 person, costing about $5.00. Purchase 1 package of Baby Bella mushrooms at $1.24. Cook roughly one-quarter of the Minute Rice box for a single serving. Garlic and olive oil are pantry staples.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chuck Roast (0.5 lb): $1.84
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (1 lb, used across Tuesday and Wednesday): $4.99
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1): $4.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages, one for Monday and one for Friday): $2.48
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 package, second is free): $0.00 (BOGO - price not listed in flyer, item included for meal planning but excluded from cost total)
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 package, second is free): $0.00 (BOGO - price not listed in flyer, item included for meal planning but excluded from cost total)
- Pico de Gallo (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Blueberries (x1 pint as part of 3/$11 deal): $3.67
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Minute Rice (x1 box): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- Canned tomato sauce (for Wednesday pasta)
- Beef or chicken broth (for Monday braise)
- Corn tortillas (for Tuesday tacos)