Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The clear stars of this week's flyer are Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs at just $0.99/lb and Ball Park Meat Franks at $1.99 for a full pack - those two anchor two of the five nights at under $2.00 total for protein. Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef at $4.99/lb and Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders at $3.99/lb fill two more solid weeknight slots without stretching the budget. Tri Tip Roast at $10.99/lb is the priciest compliant protein on the flyer and earns the one premium night - it delivers a genuinely special dinner at a fraction of what a restaurant would charge, and at 2 lbs for four people it stays manageable. The Mix & Match 5-for-$0.99 deal on Hunt's Pasta Sauce, Knorr Sides, Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, Heinz Yellow Mustard, and Kraft BBQ Sauce adds tremendous flavor support for very little money, and buying five items unlocks that deal across multiple nights. The Kroger Sweet Corn and Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots round out the produce side affordably without letting any single vegetable repeat more than twice across the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Roasted Baby Carrots and Knorr Rice Side (Meat)
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then baked in the oven at 400 degrees for 40 minutes until the skin is golden and the juices run clear. Knorr rice side is prepared on the stovetop alongside, and tender baby carrots are roasted on a sheet pan in the same oven for a complete, hands-off weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings), Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb), Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Perdue Chicken Thighs (roughly 4-6 thighs) for 4 people; use 1 bag Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb); prepare 1 box Knorr Sides. Total oven time is about 40 minutes after a 10-minute prep - start the carrots and chicken together so everything finishes at once.
Recipes:
- One Pot Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Sloppy Joes on Ball Park Buns with Sweet Corn (Meat)
Description: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef is browned in a skillet and simmered with Manwich Sauce until thick and saucy, then spooned generously over Ball Park Buns for a classic, satisfying weeknight sandwich. Kroger Sweet Corn is boiled or microwaved alongside for a simple, crowd-pleasing side.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Manwich Sauce (15-16 oz), Ball Park Buns (8 ct), Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Tray)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef; use 1 can Manwich Sauce (15-16 oz); use 4 buns from 1 pack Ball Park Buns (8 ct); cook all 4 ears from 1 Kroger Sweet Corn tray. Manwich Sauce, Heinz Yellow Mustard, and Kraft BBQ Sauce count toward the Mix & Match 5 deal - plan to grab all five items across the week.

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: Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders are seasoned and seared in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through with a light golden crust, then served over a prepared Knorr pasta side with warm Hunt's Pasta Sauce spooned over the top. The combination delivers a hearty Italian-style plate without any dairy, using olive oil throughout in place of butter.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders, Hunt's Pasta Sauce (24 oz), Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Springer Mountain Chicken Tenders for 4 people; use 1 can Hunt's Pasta Sauce (24 oz); prepare 1 box Knorr Sides (pasta variety). This is the second Knorr Sides box in the week - buying two boxes still qualifies as part of the Mix & Match 5 deal when combined with other qualifying items.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenders

Thursday
Meal: Ball Park Meat Franks with Kraft BBQ Sauce, Sweet Corn, and Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Ball Park Meat Franks are pan-fried or grilled in a skillet until browned and slightly crispy on the outside, then brushed with Kraft BBQ Sauce for a smoky, caramelized finish. Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables are prepared according to package directions and served alongside the remaining sweet corn for a colorful, easy plate.
Sale items used: Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz), Kraft BBQ Sauce (17.5-18 oz), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz), Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Tray)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz) for 4 people; use Kraft BBQ Sauce to taste from 1 bottle (counts toward Mix & Match 5); use 1 bag Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz, counts toward Mix & Match 5); cook all 4 ears from 1 Kroger Sweet Corn tray. Confirm Ball Park Meat Franks carry kosher certification before purchase.
Recipes:
- Old-Fashioned Kosher Hot Dogs

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Tri Tip Roast with Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and Knorr Side (Meat)
Description: Tri Tip Roast is rubbed with garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then roasted in a 425-degree oven for approximately 25-30 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees for medium, then rested 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables and a Knorr side round out the plate for a special end-of-week dinner that feels celebratory without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Sale items used: Tri Tip Roast, Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz), Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Tri Tip Roast for 4 people (estimated cost: 2 lbs x $10.99/lb = $21.98 for the roast); use 1 bag Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz); prepare 1 box Knorr Sides. Total time including resting is about 65-70 minutes - season and bring the roast to room temperature 20 minutes before cooking to shorten active oven time.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Tri Tip with Veggies
- Oven Tri-Tip With Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings) (2 lbs): $1.98
- Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots (1 lb) (x1): $1.39
- Knorr Sides (4.5-7 oz) (x3 boxes, part of Mix & Match 5): $2.97
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Manwich Sauce (15-16 oz) (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Ball Park Buns (8 ct) (x1): $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.
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Tray) (x2): $9.98
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breast or Tenders (2 lbs): $7.98
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce (24 oz) (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz) (x1): $1.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce (17.5-18 oz) (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (8-10.8 oz) (x2, part of Mix & Match 5): $1.98
- Tri Tip Roast (2 lbs): $21.98
- Heinz Yellow Mustard (14 oz) (x1, part of Mix & Match 5 - completes the 5-item deal): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray or a second oil for skillet use