Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken breasts at $1.99/lb and Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $5.00 a package are the real stars of this week's flyer - they anchor two very different dinners at under $1.25 per person each. The 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend (the 2 lb format of the $8.00 Private Selection item) gives you a hearty third economical night, and St. Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp at $6.99/lb earned the one premium spot this week - it is the most approachable of the premium options on this flyer, coming in far below the strip steaks at $11.99/lb or the Simple Truth ground beef at $25.00 for 3 lbs.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Tri-Color Peppers and Corn
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside roasted tri-color peppers and sweet corn cut from the cob. The peppers caramelize in the oven while the chicken rests, making this a colorful, satisfying weeknight plate with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 1 package or two large breasts halved) for 4 people. Use the full 6-ct pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, sliced and roasted at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. Use all 4 ears of Kroger Sweet Corn, shucked and kernels cut off or served on the cob alongside.

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Gourmet Potato Skillet with Broccoli
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with cubed Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes until the potatoes are tender and the sausage has a nice crust, then broccoli florets are stirred in and cooked until just tender. This one-pan dinner comes together quickly and delivers smoky, savory flavor with hearty vegetables.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb), Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (23.3 oz) of Eckrich Smoked Sausage, sliced into coins. Use the full 3 lb bag of Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, cubed. Use 1 lb of Broccoli Crowns, cut into florets.
Recipes:
- Tasty Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet (30 Minutes)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Large Shrimp with Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salsa
Description: Raw Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp are seasoned and pan-seared in a hot skillet until pink and lightly charred at the edges, then served over a fresh salsa of diced avocado, Grainger County tomatoes, and sweet corn. The bright, chunky salsa doubles as both sauce and side, keeping this meal light and vibrant.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag), Large Avocados, Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp for 4 people (purchased from the 2 lb bag at $6.99/lb, cost reflects 1.5 lbs). Use 2 Large Avocados (one 2-for-$3.00 set), diced. Use 1 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes, diced. Use 2 ears of Kroger Sweet Corn, kernels cut from the cob (purchase 1 pack of 4 ct and use 2 ears here, reserving 2 for Monday).
Recipes:
- Grilled Shrimp Bowl with Avocado, Corn Salsa and Creamy Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Blend Lettuce-Wrap Bowls with Peppers and Tomato
Description: The 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, then spooned into crisp lettuce leaves with diced tri-color peppers and fresh tomato for a satisfying hand-held dinner. The blend's natural fat content keeps the meat juicy and flavorful without any added dairy.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the 2 lb format (80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend) of the Private Selection $8.00 item for 4 people. Use 1 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes, diced. Use 3-4 peppers from a second 6-ct pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, diced. Serve in large lettuce leaves from pantry (romaine or butter lettuce).

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Broccoli
Description: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs are rubbed with a blend of pantry spices, wrapped in foil, and baked low and slow in the oven until the meat is tender and pulls cleanly from the bone, then finished unwrapped at high heat for a caramelized crust. Steamed broccoli florets round out the plate for a classic, satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Broccoli Crowns
Prep time: 15 minutes active; 2.5 to 3 hours total bake time - start ribs by early afternoon or prep the dry rub the night before and refrigerate overnight for best results.
Serving note: Use 4 lbs of St. Louis Style Pork Ribs for 4 people (bone-in, plan for about 1 lb per person). Use 1 lb of Broccoli Crowns, cut into florets and steamed or roasted during the final 20 minutes. Bake ribs foil-wrapped at 300 degrees F for 2.5 hours, then unwrap and broil for 5-8 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.98
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (x1 package, 23.3 oz): $5.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb, x1 pack): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (2 lbs total, used Tuesday and Friday): $3.98
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Large Avocados (2 for $3.00, x1 set): $3.00
- Grainger County Tomatoes (2 lbs total, used Wednesday and Thursday): $4.98
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct, x1 pack): $4.99
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct, x2 packs): $12.00
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (4 lbs): $11.96

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Soy sauce (check label for dairy-free compliance)
- Fresh ginger or ground ginger
- Brown sugar or honey (for rib rub)
- Chili flakes or cayenne
- Large lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce) for Thursday wraps
- Lime juice or fresh limes