Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Chuck Roast: $3.67/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks: $4.99 each
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $9.99/lb

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
- Blueberries: 3/$11 with Card

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chuck Roast with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Petite Potatoes
Description: A single-serving chuck roast portion is slow-braised in a savory gluten-free broth with earthy baby bella mushrooms until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. Petite potatoes are added in the final hour to soak up the rich braising liquid, making a complete and hearty one-pot dinner.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Petite Gourmet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chuck roast for one person, costing about $1.84. Use 1 package of baby bella mushrooms and roughly 0.5 lb of petite potatoes from the BOGO bag. Make-ahead tip: braise on Sunday evening and reheat Monday for a stress-free weeknight dinner.
Recipes:
- Roast Beef Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy Recipe / Video - Eat Simple Food

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Taco Bowls with Pico de Gallo and Rice
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with gluten-free taco spices and served over fluffy Minute Rice in a bowl, topped generously with fresh pico de gallo. This quick and satisfying meal comes together in under 30 minutes and is naturally gluten-free with no modifications needed.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck, Pico de Gallo, Minute Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground chuck for one person, costing about $2.50. Purchase 0.5 lb of pico de gallo at $1.99/lb, costing about $1.00. One box of Minute Rice provides multiple servings; use roughly one-quarter of the box tonight and save the rest.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smoked Sausage with Tri-Color Peppers and Ranch Style Beans
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm smoked sausage is pan-seared until caramelized and served alongside vibrant sauteed tri-color peppers and a warm side of ranch style beans. Check the smoked sausage label to confirm it is gluten-free, as Hillshire Farm offers certified gluten-free varieties; ranch style beans are naturally gluten-free.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers, Ranch Style Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-third of one sausage link (about 4 to 5 oz) for a single serving; the BOGO deal means you pay for one package and get one free, so freeze the second package for later use. Use half of one tri-color pepper pack and one can of ranch style beans.
Recipes:
- Easy One-Pot Cajun Rice Sausage and Beans - Fearless Dining
- Gluten Free Slow Cooker Ranch Style Beans - Small Farm Big Life

Thursday
Meal: Baked Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Petite Potatoes and Blueberries
Description: The Private Selection 5-piece fried chicken drumsticks are reheated in the oven until crispy and hot, paired with roasted petite potatoes seasoned with olive oil and herbs for a satisfying gluten-free plate. A fresh side of blueberries adds a bright, sweet contrast to the savory chicken and potatoes.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks, Petite Gourmet Potatoes, Blueberries
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The 5-piece drumstick pack at $4.99 is a single-serve-friendly portion; enjoy 2 to 3 drumsticks tonight and save the rest for lunch tomorrow. Use approximately 0.5 lb of petite potatoes from the BOGO bag purchased Monday. Note: confirm the fried chicken coating is gluten-free before purchasing, as breading may contain wheat; if not confirmed, substitute with plain baked chicken thighs from the BOGO chicken breast deal.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free) - Dish by Dish
- Perfect Oven-Fried Chicken Drumsticks - Domestic Dreamboat

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp with Mushrooms, Pico de Gallo, and Rice
Description: Jumbo EZ peel shrimp are quickly sauteed in garlic and olive oil with sliced baby bella mushrooms, then finished with a spoonful of fresh pico de gallo for a bright, zesty topping. Served over a bed of fluffy Minute Rice, this light and flavorful meal is entirely gluten-free and comes together in about 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Pico de Gallo, Minute Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for one person, costing about $5.00. Use 1 package of baby bella mushrooms and the remaining pico de gallo from Tuesday's purchase. Use leftover Minute Rice from Tuesday's box.
Recipes:
- Skillet Pico de Gallo Shrimp - Sweet Life Bake
- Zesty Shrimp Rice Bowl with Pico de Gallo | Hungryroot

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chuck Roast (0.5 lb): $1.84
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (x1 package, second is free): $0.00 base noted below - first pack paid, see note; listed as 1 paid pack: $3.99
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 pack, second is free): $3.99
- Ranch Style Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1 pack): $4.99
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 bag, second is free): $3.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages): $2.48
- Pico de Gallo (0.5 lb total): $1.00
- Blueberries (x1 pint, part of 3/$11 deal): $3.67
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Minute Rice (x1 box): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Gluten-free beef broth or stock
- Gluten-free taco seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Dried oregano
- Butter