Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks Select Varieties: $3.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen: $4.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99/lb
- Wendy's Beef Patties: $8.99/lb
- Tyson Chicken Frozen Select Varieties: $5.10
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions or Sticks Frozen: $3.99
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast or Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes Select Varieties: $1.99/lb

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59/pack - roughly $1.59 for 4 people (one pack as a component)
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks (Buy 1 Get 2 Free): approximately $6-8 for a family pack, but with 3 packs for the price of 1 the effective cost is around $2-3 to feed 4 generously
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage (BOGO): roughly $4-5 per pack, pay for 1 get 1 free, approximately $2.50 for 4 people as a component
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb, need about 1.5-2 lbs for 4 people = $6.00-$8.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins (BOGO): roughly $7-9 per loin, pay for 1 get 1 free, approximately $4.00-$4.50 effective cost for 4 people
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen: $4.99/pack, roughly $5-6 for 4 people
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks: $3.99/pack, roughly $4-5 for 4 people
- Tyson Chicken Frozen: $5.10/pack, roughly $5-6 for 4 people
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions (FLAGGED - breaded = contains gluten, skipped)
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb, need about 2 lbs for 4 people = $14.00 - PREMIUM
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $8.99/lb, need about 3-4 lbs for 4 people = $27-36 - PREMIUM
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99/lb, need about 1.5 lbs = $13.50 - PREMIUM (labeled sirloin, premium cut)
- Wendy's Beef Patties: $8.99/lb - PREMIUM
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast: $8.99/lb, need about 1-1.5 lbs = $9-13.50 - PREMIUM

Why these meals: The Perdue Buy 1 Get 2 Free deal on chicken drumsticks is the standout value of the week - you're effectively getting three family packs for the price of one, which makes Monday's baked chicken dinner one of the cheapest meals of the week. Boneless pork tenderloin at $3.99/lb is a genuinely versatile, lean cut that feeds four well for around $6-8, anchoring Wednesday's meal. The Smithfield marinated pork loins on BOGO give you a second pork night on Thursday with almost no extra spend, and the sausage rolls at $1.59 make Friday's skillet a practically free protein. Flank steak at $6.99/lb earns the one premium night on Tuesday because it is the most affordable steak option on the flyer and stretches well when sliced thin across the grain for four people. It is worth noting that Gorton's Breaded Fish was skipped entirely because the breading contains gluten, and the St. Louis Ribs at up to $36 for four people were deliberately passed over even though they appear on the flyer.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Gourmet Potatoes and Tomatoes
Description: Juicy Perdue chicken drumsticks seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil are oven-roasted until golden and crispy alongside cubed gourmet potatoes and fresh tomatoes. This is a hearty, hands-off dinner that fills the table without any fuss.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack (Buy 1 Get 2 Free), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: 3 drumsticks per person (12 drumsticks total), 2 lbs gourmet potatoes, 1 lb tomatoes
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Seared Flank Steak with Herb Butter and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Description: Flank steak is seasoned simply and seared hot in a cast iron skillet, then sliced thin across the grain and finished with a knob of Kroger butter melted over the top. Garlic roasted gourmet potatoes round out the plate for a satisfying, naturally gluten-free steak night.
Sale items used: Flat Iron or Flank Steaks ($6.99/lb), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/lb), Kroger Butter ($3.99)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook time
Serving note: 2 lbs flank steak total (0.5 lb per person), 1.5 lbs potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter from the purchased block
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin with Minute Rice and Pineapple Salsa
Description: Boneless pork tenderloin is rubbed with garlic, oregano, and olive oil, then roasted to a perfect juicy finish while Minute Rice cooks on the stovetop. A quick fresh pineapple salsa made with canned Dole pineapple and tomatoes brightens the whole plate with a sweet and tangy contrast.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz or Minute Rice Cups 2 ct ($0.99), Dole Pineapple 8 oz ($0.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 25 minutes oven time
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, 2 packs Minute Rice Cups (4 servings), one 8 oz can pineapple, 0.5 lb tomatoes
Recipes:
- Whole30 Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
- Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin with Ranch Style Beans and Tomato Salad
Description: The Smithfield marinated pork loin arrives already seasoned, so it goes straight into the oven while a pot of Ranch Style beans heats on the stove, making this the easiest weeknight dinner of the week. A simple side of sliced fresh tomatoes with butter and salt pulls it all together.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties (BOGO), Ranch Style Beans 15 oz ($0.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Kroger Butter ($3.99)
Prep time: 5 minutes prep, 30-40 minutes oven time
Serving note: 1 pork loin (approximately 2 lbs, serves 4 generously), 2 cans Ranch Style Beans, 1 lb tomatoes

Friday
Meal: Swaggerty's Sausage and Potato Skillet with Caramelized Tomatoes
Description: Swaggerty's Farm sausage rolls are sliced into coins and browned in a skillet with diced gourmet potatoes until everything is crispy and caramelized, then topped with pan-blistered tomatoes for a one-pan dinner that is big on flavor. This naturally gluten-free skillet comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for a relaxed Friday night.
Sale items used: Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls ($1.59), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook time
Serving note: 2 packs Swaggerty's sausage rolls, 2 lbs gourmet potatoes, 1 lb tomatoes
Recipes:
- Sausage & Potato Skillet Meal

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack x1 (get 2 free, pay for 1): $8.00
- Flat Iron or Flank Steak (2 lbs at $6.99/lb): $13.98
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins (1.5 lbs at $3.99/lb): $5.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin (BOGO, pay for 1): $7.00
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls x2: $3.18
- Kroger Butter x1: $3.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (7 lbs total across the week at $1.99/lb): $13.93
- Grainger County Tomatoes (4.5 lbs total across the week at $1.88/lb): $8.46
- Minute Rice Cups 2 ct x2 packs (note: Barilla/Minute Rice sale is $0.99 per pack): $1.98
- Dole Pineapple 8 oz x1: $0.99
- Ranch Style Beans 15 oz x2: $1.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- Paprika
- Dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion powder