Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz), $4.99/ea - one 16 oz package serves 4 generously as a pasta protein, cost per serving roughly $1.25
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz), Buy 2 Get 1 Free - buying 3 packages (48 oz total) costs $9.98 for 3 packs; using 2 packs (32 oz) for one dinner costs about $6.65 effective for 4 servings, roughly $1.66/serving
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package), $6.99/lb - using 1.5 lbs for 4 people costs $10.49, roughly $2.62/serving
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts, $3.99/lb - using 2 lbs for 4 people costs $7.98, roughly $2.00/serving
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks (Family Pack), $12.99/lb - using 2 lbs for 4 people costs $25.98, roughly $6.50/serving - PREMIUM

Why these meals: The Italian chicken sausage at $4.99 a package and the ground turkey Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal are the two strongest values on this flyer, and they anchor two of the weeknight dinners at well under $2 per person for protein alone. Boneless chicken breasts at $3.99/lb are a reliable mid-week workhorse and appear twice across the five nights, keeping those evenings affordable. The ground beef at $6.99/lb rounds out a hearty fourth dinner. The ribeye at $12.99/lb is genuinely the most expensive protein per serving on the list, so it earns the single premium night on Friday; the Family Pack format helps spread the cost, and pairing it with inexpensive sale produce keeps that meal from blowing the weekly total. The Hatch chile peppers at $1.49/lb and the sweet onion bag at $3.99 add big flavor across multiple nights for very little money, and the pasta sale (4 for $5.00) and Prego sauce at $1.59 make the sausage-pasta night one of the cheapest dinners of the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Italian Chicken Sausage and Pasta with Marinara
Description: (Meat) Sliced Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage is browned in a skillet until golden, then tossed with cooked Kroger pasta and Prego pasta sauce for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner. A handful of Kroger Steamer Vegetables stirred in at the end adds color and nutrition without any extra prep.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz), Kroger Pasta (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz), Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz), Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (16 oz) Italian Chicken Sausage, 1 package (12-16 oz) Kroger Pasta, 1 jar (24 oz) Prego Pasta Sauce, 1 bag (10-12 oz) Kroger Steamer Vegetables - all quantities serve 4.
Recipes:
- Chicken Sausage Spaghetti | The Rustic Foodie®

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers with Hatch Chiles
Description: (Meat) Seasoned Kroger 93% Lean Ground Turkey is sauteed with diced Hatch Chile Peppers and Hatch Sweet Onions, then spooned into halved bell peppers and baked until tender and cooked through. The filling is bound with a splash of chicken broth and seasoned with garlic and cumin from the pantry for a Southwestern-inspired dinner.
Sale items used: Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz) x2 (buy 2 get 1 free deal applied), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages (32 oz total) ground turkey for the filling, 0.5 lb Hatch Chile Peppers, roughly 0.5 lb of the Hatch Sweet Onions bag used tonight; 4 large bell peppers from pantry or produce section. Total active time is about 20 minutes; bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Gourmet Potatoes and Corn
Description: (Meat) Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, resting to stay juicy. Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes are halved and roasted alongside Kroger Sweet Corn cut from the cob, making a complete one-pan-style dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (Big Pack or Tenders or Thin Breasts), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (2 for $7.00 deal - one corn 4 ct and one Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken breasts at $3.99/lb; 1 pack Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb) and 4 ears Kroger Sweet Corn purchased as the 2-for-$7.00 pair. Roast potatoes at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes while chicken sears on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts - A Family Feast®
- Easiest Chicken and Potatoes Ever - Kosher Everyday

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Lettuce-Wrapped Tacos with Hatch Chile Salsa
Description: (Meat) Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef is browned with diced Hatch Sweet Onions and Hatch Chile Peppers, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, and served in crisp lettuce cups for a lighter, grain-free taco night. A drizzle of Kinder's Sauce adds a smoky-sweet finish that ties the whole bowl together.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag), Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of the 3 lb ground beef package (remainder can be frozen) at $6.99/lb, cost for 1.5 lbs is $10.49; 0.25 lb Hatch Chile Peppers; remaining sweet onions from the bag purchased Tuesday; 1 bottle Kinder's Sauce at $3.99. Romaine or iceberg lettuce heads from pantry or produce.
Recipes:
- Hatch Chile Beef Tacos Recipe, Whats Cooking America
- Mexican Beef Taco Lettuce Wraps Recipe - Home Cooking Memories

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Ribeye Steaks with Hatch Chile Compound Butter and Sweet Corn
Description: (Meat) Boneless Ribeye Steaks from the Family Pack are brought to room temperature, seasoned generously with kosher salt and black pepper, and seared in a very hot cast-iron skillet to a deep crust, then rested before slicing. Minced Hatch Chile Peppers blended with olive oil and garlic are spooned over the top as a finishing sauce, served alongside the remaining Kroger Sweet Corn grilled in the skillet.
Sale items used: Boneless Ribeye Steaks (Family Pack, Limit 5), Hatch Chile Peppers, Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (from Wednesday's 2-for-$7.00 purchase)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ribeye steaks at $12.99/lb for 4 people; 0.25 lb Hatch Chile Peppers; corn already purchased Wednesday. Allow steaks to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Corn was included in Wednesday's 2-for-$7.00 deal so no additional corn purchase needed tonight.
Recipes:
- Hatch Chile Butter Ribeye
- Pan-Seared Ribeye Steaks with Garlic Pepper Compound Butter | GreenPan

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz) x1: $4.99
- Kroger Pasta (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz) x1 (part of 4 for $5.00 deal, buying 4 boxes): $5.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (24 oz) x1: $1.59
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz) x2 (2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz) x3 (Buy 2 Get 1 Free - pay for 2 at $3.33/ea effective): $6.66
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1.25 lbs total across the week): $1.86
- Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag) x1: $3.99
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $7.98
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct + Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (2 for $7.00 deal): $7.00
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package, using 1.5 lbs, priced per lb): $10.49
- Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz) x1: $3.99
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks (Family Pack, 2 lbs): $25.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Chicken broth (for turkey stuffed peppers)
- Bell peppers (4 large, for stuffed pepper night)
- Lettuce heads (for taco lettuce wraps)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for skillet