Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Roasted Baby Carrots and Knorr Rice Side (Meat)
Description: Two Perdue chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then oven-baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. Kroger baby carrots are tossed in olive oil and roasted alongside the chicken, served with a single-serving Knorr rice side prepared with water or chicken broth instead of butter.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Thighs ($0.99/lb), Kroger Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots ($1.39 each), Knorr Sides ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken thighs (about 2 pieces); roast half the bag of baby carrots (roughly 8 oz) and refrigerate the rest for snacking; prepare one Knorr rice side with water instead of butter to keep kosher meat.
Recipes:
- One Pot Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Sloppy Joes on Ball Park Buns with Sweet Corn (Meat)
Description: About one-third pound of Kroger 80% lean ground beef is browned and simmered with Manwich sauce for a quick and hearty sloppy joe filling, served on a Ball Park bun. One ear of sweet corn from the Kroger 4-count tray is boiled or microwaved as a simple side, keeping the meal entirely meat with no dairy.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Ball Park Buns ($2.99 per 8-ct pack), Manwich Sauce ($0.99 each), Kroger Sweet Corn ($4.99 per 4-ct tray)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef and use about 0.33 lb for this meal, refrigerating the rest for another use; use 1 bun from the pack and freeze the remaining 7; use 1 ear of corn from the tray and refrigerate the rest for Thursday.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.

Recipes:
- Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Kosher Sloppy Joes

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders with Hunt's Pasta Sauce over Knorr Pasta Side (Meat)
Description: About half a pound of Springer Mountain chicken tenders are seasoned and pan-seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then topped with warmed Hunt's pasta sauce. A single Knorr pasta side is prepared with water and olive oil instead of butter or milk, creating a complete and satisfying kosher meat dinner.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Tenders ($3.99/lb), Hunt's Pasta Sauce ($0.99 each), Knorr Sides ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenders for one serving; use about half the can of Hunt's pasta sauce and refrigerate the rest; prepare one Knorr pasta side using water and olive oil only - no butter or dairy.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenders

Thursday
Meal: Ball Park Meat Franks with Kraft BBQ Sauce, Sweet Corn, and Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Two Ball Park meat franks are pan-grilled or broiled and served with Kraft BBQ sauce for dipping, alongside a microwaved portion of Birds Eye frozen vegetables and a fresh ear of sweet corn. This is a quick and satisfying kosher meat meal with no dairy of any kind.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks ($1.99 per 15-oz pack), Kraft BBQ Sauce ($0.99 each), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables ($0.99 each), Kroger Sweet Corn (from Tuesday's tray)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 franks from the 15-oz pack and refrigerate or freeze the rest; use one ear of corn from Tuesday's tray; prepare half a bag of Birds Eye vegetables and save the rest; use a small drizzle of BBQ sauce - no buns needed to keep this meal simple and cost-effective.
Recipes:
- Old-Fashioned Kosher Hot Dogs

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Tri Tip Roast with Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and Knorr Side (Meat)
Description: A small portion of tri tip roast is seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil, then roasted in the oven until medium and rested before slicing, making for an impressive and flavorful Friday dinner. Birds Eye frozen vegetables and a Knorr side prepared with water and olive oil complete the plate with no dairy ingredients.
Sale items used: Tri Tip Roast ($10.99/lb), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables ($0.99 each), Knorr Sides ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of tri tip roast for one generous serving at roughly $8.24; roast at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes then rest 10 minutes before slicing; prepare one Knorr side with water and olive oil only; use the second Birds Eye bag from Thursday's purchase if you bought two, or purchase one additional bag.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Tri Tip with Veggies
- Oven Tri-Tip With Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Kroger Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb bag): $1.39
- Knorr Sides (x3 packs): $2.97
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Ball Park Buns (1 pack of 8): $2.99
Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.
- Manwich Sauce (x1): $0.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4-ct tray): $4.99
- Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce (x1): $0.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (1 pack, 15 oz): $1.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce (x1): $0.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (x2 packs): $1.98
- Tri Tip Roast (0.75 lb): $8.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Water (for Knorr sides)