Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds around bell peppers, which stretch across both Monday's slow-cooked pork shoulder and Tuesday's breakfast sausage skillet, so you get double the value from those two packs. Potatoes make a second appearance too, roasting alongside Monday's pork and again with Thursday's pan-seared chicken tenders, giving you an easy, no-fuss side twice without extra thought. Wednesday breaks things up with a comforting ground chuck marinara over Barilla pasta, while Friday closes the week light and bright with garlic shrimp and a crisp Dole salad kit. All dressings and sauces are checked for dairy, so you can toss the salad kits with confidence, using the included packet if it is dairy-free or a quick oil and vinegar mix if not. It is a week that leans on a few smart repeats to keep shopping and cooking simple, while still feeling like five distinct dinners.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Peppers and Roasted Potatoes
Description: Pork shoulder is braised low and slow until tender and shreddable, then served alongside sauteed bell peppers and oven-roasted russet potatoes. A simple, hearty start to the week.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In, Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers, Kroger Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: 2 lbs pork shoulder, 2 bell peppers, 1.5 lbs potatoes. Total cook time runs about 3 hours in a covered pot or slow cooker, so start the shoulder in the morning or braise it the night before and reheat.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
- Slow-Cooker Italian Pork Shoulder with Rosemary Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Tuesday
Meal: Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Skillet
Description: Kroger Breakfast Sausage is browned in a skillet with sliced bell peppers for a quick, savory dinner. Served with a Dole Salad Kit on the side for crunch.
Sale items used: Kroger Breakfast Sausage, Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers, Dole Salad Kits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Kroger Breakfast Sausage, 2 bell peppers, 1 Dole Salad Kit (from the 3-pack) tossed with its included dressing (check label for dairy-free dressing packet, or dress with oil and vinegar if not).
Recipes:
- Easy Sausage Breakfast Skillet (Gluten-Free)
- Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Potatoes & Peppers: Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Marinara Pasta
Description: Private Selection Angus Ground Chuck is browned and simmered in Kroger Pasta Sauce, then tossed with Barilla Pasta for a classic weeknight dinner. No dairy toppings needed to keep it simple and satisfying.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck, Kroger Pasta Sauce, Barilla Pasta
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package ground chuck (about 1 lb), 1 jar Kroger Pasta Sauce, 1 box Barilla Pasta cooked per package directions for 4.
Recipes:
- Creamy Ground Beef Pasta - Urban Bliss Life
- Super Easy Marinara Sauce with Ground Beef - 30 Minutes!
- One Pot Pasta with Ground Beef & Marinara

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenders with Roasted Potatoes
Description: Home Chef Chicken Tenders are pan-seared until golden and juicy, served with a side of oven-roasted russet potatoes. A lighter, fast dinner for a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Home Chef Chicken Tenders, Kroger Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Home Chef Chicken Tenders (about 1 lb, serves 4), 1.5 lbs potatoes roasted at 425F for 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- 10-Minute Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins
- Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders (Dairy and Gluten Free) Easy Paleo Recipe
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenders

Friday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp with Salad Kit
Description: Kroger Large Gulf Shrimp are quickly sauteed with garlic and a splash of oil for a bright, fast finish to the week. Served alongside a crisp Dole Salad Kit.
Sale items used: Kroger Large Gulf Shrimp, Dole Salad Kits
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Kroger Large Gulf Shrimp (assumed to serve 4), 1 Dole Salad Kit (second from the 3-pack) tossed with a dairy-free vinaigrette.
Recipes:
- Healthy Shrimp Salad Recipe (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
- 20-Minute Garlic Basil Sautéed Shrimp (Dairy Free)
- Shrimp Salad - Simply Whisked

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In (2 lbs): $4.98
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers (2 packs, 4 peppers): $6.00
- Kroger Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag): $5.00
- Kroger Breakfast Sausage (1 package): $2.99
- Dole Salad Kits (3-pack, 2 used): $11.00
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (1 package): $6.99
- Kroger Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.67
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $0.99
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders (1 package): $5.00
- Kroger Large Gulf Shrimp (1 package): $7.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Vinegar (for dairy-free salad dressing if needed)