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 tender, slow-braised chuck roast is cooked low and slow with earthy baby bella mushrooms and buttery petite potatoes until everything is fall-apart soft and deeply flavorful. This hearty one-pot meal is naturally gluten-free and perfectly portioned for two with a 1.5 lb roast that yields generous servings with satisfying leftovers.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($3.67/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of chuck roast for two people; one package of petite potatoes (use half, save half for Thursday); one package of baby bella mushrooms. Make-ahead tip: start the braise early afternoon or use a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours for hands-off cooking.
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 taco spices and served over fluffy white rice, topped generously with fresh pico de gallo for a bright, satisfying bowl. This gluten-free taco bowl skips the tortilla entirely and delivers all the bold flavor in a simple, quick weeknight format for two.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($4.99/lb), Pico de Gallo ($1.99/lb with Card), Minute Rice ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of ground chuck for two people at roughly $3.74; purchase about 0.5 lb of pico de gallo for topping at roughly $1.00; one box of Minute Rice provides ample servings for two. Confirm Minute Rice is labeled gluten-free before purchasing.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smoked Sausage with Tri-Color Peppers and Ranch Style Beans
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is pan-seared until caramelized and tossed with vibrant tri-color peppers in a hot skillet, then served alongside hearty ranch style beans for a smoky, colorful, and completely gluten-free dinner. This quick one-skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes and makes excellent use of the BOGO deals on both sausage and peppers.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (BOGO), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO), Ranch Style Beans ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one package of smoked sausage for this meal and freeze the second BOGO package for later; use one bag of tri-color peppers and save the second BOGO bag for snacking or future meals; one can of ranch style beans serves two comfortably. Verify Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage is gluten-free on the label before purchasing.
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: Crispy pre-fried chicken drumsticks are reheated in the oven until hot and crunchy, served alongside roasted petite potatoes using the second half of Monday's BOGO bag, with a fresh side of sweet blueberries for a bright, naturally gluten-free finish. This is a convenient, budget-friendly meal that leans on sale items already in your cart.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks ($4.99 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (second half of BOGO bag from Monday), Blueberries (3/$11 with Card)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: One 5-piece drumstick pack feeds two people well at 2-3 pieces each; use the remaining half of the petite potato bag from Monday; purchase one pint of blueberries as part of the 3/$11 deal (buy all three pints to maximize savings and use extras for snacking or breakfast). Verify the fried chicken is gluten-free on the label before purchasing.
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: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed in garlic and olive oil with sliced baby bella mushrooms, then finished with fresh pico de gallo for a light, zesty, and naturally gluten-free seafood dinner. Served over fluffy rice, this vibrant meal is fast, elegant, and makes great use of the week's remaining sale produce.
Sale items used: Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($9.99/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Pico de Gallo ($1.99/lb with Card), Minute Rice ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of shrimp for two people at $9.99; one package of baby bella mushrooms; purchase about 0.5 lb of pico de gallo at roughly $1.00; one box of Minute Rice is sufficient for two servings. Confirm Minute Rice is labeled gluten-free before purchasing.
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 (1.5 lbs): $5.51
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages): $2.48
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 package, get 1 free): $0.00 (price unknown - BOGO with no stated base price, see pantry note below)
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Pico de Gallo (1 lb total across Tuesday and Friday): $1.99
- Minute Rice (x2 boxes): $1.98
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (x1 package, get 1 free): $0.00 (price unknown - BOGO with no stated base price, see pantry note below)
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 bag, get 1 free): $0.00 (price unknown - BOGO with no stated base price, see pantry note below)
- Ranch Style Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1 pack): $4.99
- Blueberries (x3 pints): $11.00
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $9.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Taco seasoning (verify gluten-free label)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or chili powder
- Beef broth or stock (verify gluten-free label)
- Gluten-free soy sauce or tamari (optional, for shrimp saute)
- Cumin