Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Chuck Roast: $3.67/lb
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks: $4.99 each
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- 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
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pico de Gallo: $1.99/lb with Card
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chuck Roast with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Potatoes
Description: A hearty, slow-braised chuck roast is cooked low and slow with savory baby bella mushrooms, tender petite potatoes, garlic, and herbs in a rich beef broth for two. The result is fork-tender meat and deeply flavored vegetables that make a satisfying, completely dairy-free 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: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chuck roast for 2 people (about 0.75 lb per person), costing roughly $5.51. Use 1 package of baby bella mushrooms and half the BOGO bag of petite potatoes. Make-ahead note: braise can be started early in the day and kept warm, or made the day before and reheated for even better flavor.
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 with sliced tri-color peppers and classic taco spices, then served in corn tortillas topped with fresh pico de gallo for a bright, dairy-free taco night for two. This quick weeknight meal comes together in under 30 minutes and uses affordable sale items to keep costs low.
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: Purchase 0.75 lb of ground chuck for 2 people, costing approximately $3.74. Buy 0.5 lb of pico de gallo for about $1.00. Use half the BOGO tri-color pepper pack, saving the rest for Wednesday's pasta. 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: A simple and satisfying pasta dish featuring browned ground chuck, sauteed tri-color peppers, and a garlicky tomato sauce tossed with Barilla pasta for two. This dairy-free skillet pasta is ready in about 30 minutes and makes great use of leftover peppers from Tuesday's taco night.
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 the second half from Tuesday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.75 lb of ground chuck for 2 people, costing approximately $3.74. Use 1 box of Barilla pasta and the remaining tri-color peppers from Tuesday at no extra cost. Canned tomato sauce and garlic are pantry staples.

Thursday
Meal: Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Petite Potatoes and Blueberries
Description: Crispy Private Selection fried chicken drumsticks are paired with golden roasted petite potatoes seasoned with olive oil and herbs, with a side of fresh blueberries for a sweet, dairy-free contrast. This is a convenient, budget-friendly meal that requires minimal prep since the chicken is already prepared.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks ($4.99 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO, using remaining half), Blueberries (3/$11 with Card)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total for roasting potatoes
Serving note: One 5-piece drumstick pack serves 2 people generously at roughly 2 to 3 drumsticks each. Use the remaining half of the BOGO petite potato bag from Monday. Purchase 1 container of blueberries for $3.67 (one-third of the 3/$11 deal). Reheat chicken in the oven at 375 degrees F while potatoes roast for best texture.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Minute Rice
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed with baby bella mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice, then served over fluffy Minute Rice for a light and flavorful dairy-free dinner for two. This meal comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a perfect end-of-week easy dinner.
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: Purchase 1 lb of shrimp for 2 people (0.5 lb per person), costing $9.99. Use 1 package of baby bella mushrooms at $1.24. Use 1 box of Minute Rice at $0.99. Lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil are pantry staples.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chuck Roast (1.5 lbs): $5.51
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs total, for Tuesday and Wednesday): $7.49
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $9.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages, for Monday and Friday): $2.48
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 pack, get 1 free): $0.00 (no base price listed, BOGO - no charge applied)
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 pack, get 1 free): $0.00 (no base price listed, BOGO - no charge applied)
- Pico de Gallo (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Blueberries (x1 container): $3.67
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Minute Rice (x1 box): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Corn tortillas (for tacos)
- Canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes (for pasta)
- Taco seasoning or cumin, chili powder, garlic powder
- Beef broth (for braising chuck roast)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs such as thyme and rosemary (for braised roast)
- Lemon juice (for shrimp)
- Italian seasoning (for pasta)