Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef and Tomato Rice Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef simmers with sweet tomatoes, onion, garlic and long-grain rice in one pan until the rice is tender and saucy. It makes a hearty, naturally gluten-free dinner for two with enough left over for a small lunch.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Nature Sweet Glorys Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef, 1 container of tomatoes (halved), 1/2 diced onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3/4 cup uncooked white rice and 1 1/2 cups gluten-free broth or water. Drain excess fat before adding the rice. Cover and simmer about 18 minutes.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
- One Pan Taco Skillet Dinner
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Spiral Ham with Roasted Carrots and Apples
Description: A small portion of spiral ham is brushed with a brown sugar and Dijon-style mustard glaze and baked until caramelized. Carrot sticks and apple wedges roast alongside in the same pan for a sweet and savory dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Kroger Carrots, Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lb spiral ham (ask the meat counter to cut a small section, or use a half-pound-per-person portion plus leftovers). Use about 1/2 of the carrot bag (4 to 5 carrots, cut in sticks) and 1 large apple cut in wedges. Glaze with 2 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp mustard, and confirm the ham and mustard are labeled gluten-free. Bake the ham at 325 F for 30 to 35 minutes and roast the carrots at 400 F for 25 minutes. Add the apples for the last 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Maple-Glazed Ham
- Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe
- Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham

Wednesday
Meal: Potato, Cheese and Onion Frittata
Description: Thinly sliced potatoes and onion are softened in a skillet, then set with whisked eggs and melted cheese. The frittata is finished in the oven and cut into wedges for two, with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 1 medium potato (about 1/2 lb, thinly sliced), 1/2 onion and 1/2 cup shredded cheese (about half of one package). Cook the potato and onion in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet for 10 minutes, add the eggs and cheese, then bake at 375 F for 12 to 15 minutes. Check that the cheese is labeled gluten-free.
Recipes:
- Martha's Potato and Onion Frittata with Goat Cheese
- Sour Cream & Onion Frittata - Gluten Free
- Onion and potato frittata

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Broiled Lobster Tails with Rice and Steamed Carrots
Description: Two lobster tails are split, brushed with garlic butter and broiled until the meat is opaque and tender. They are served over fluffy white rice with steamed carrots on the side.
Sale items used: Wild-Caught Lobster Tails, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 pair of lobster tails (2 tails, 1 per person). Thaw them overnight in the fridge if frozen. Use 3 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic, a squeeze of lemon, 3/4 cup uncooked rice and the remaining carrots (4 to 5 carrots, sliced). Broil 8 to 10 minutes, 5 to 6 inches from the heat. Steam the carrots 8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Garlic-Butter Broiled Lobster Tails
- Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
- Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sausage Patties with Sauteed Apples and Pan-Roasted Potatoes
Description: Breakfast sausage is shaped into patties and seared until golden and cooked through. They are served with cinnamon-butter apples and crispy skillet potatoes for a cozy dinner for two.
Sale items used: Swaggerty's Farm Breakfast Sausage Rolls, Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about half of one 16 oz sausage roll (8 oz, shaped into 4 small patties) and save the rest for breakfast. Use 2 medium apples (the remaining apple weight from the 1.5 lb bag), 3/4 lb potatoes cut in 3/4 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of cinnamon. Confirm the sausage is labeled gluten-free. Roast the potatoes in a skillet over medium heat about 20 minutes, then sear the patties 5 minutes per side and saute the apples 6 to 8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Sausages with Apples
- Roasted Potatoes with Apples, Sausage and Maple Mustard Glaze
- Sheet Pan Sausage with Roasted Onion, Potatoes, and Apples Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): $4.99
- Nature Sweet Glorys Tomatoes (x1 container): $2.99
- Kroger Spiral Ham (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Kroger Carrots (x1 bag): $1.99
- Honeycrisp or Sugarbee Apples (1.5 lbs): $2.66
- Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (x1 pack of 24): $4.99
- Kroger Cheese (x1 package): $1.29
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails (x1 pack of 2): $12.00
- Swaggerty's Farm Breakfast Sausage Rolls (x1 roll): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Potatoes (about 1 3/4 lb total)
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Mustard (check gluten-free label)
- Gluten-free broth (or water)
- Lemon or lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- Salt, pepper and olive or vegetable oil