Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Beef and Bean Chili
Description: Meat. A hearty one-pot chili of browned ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and shredded carrot, simmered until thick. It makes two generous bowls with a little left over for lunch.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef (from a 1.5 lb purchase shared with Friday), 1 can kidney beans, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 diced onion, 1 shredded carrot, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp cumin. Brown the beef in a splash of olive oil and simmer 25 minutes. No dairy toppings; serve with sliced scallion or a squeeze of lemon if you like.
Recipes:
- Kosher Beef Chili
- Kosher Three Bean Beef Chili Recipe
- Beef and Bean Chili

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Glazed Yam and Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Rice Bowls
Description: Meat. Canned yams are seared in a skillet with olive oil, cinnamon, and a little brown sugar until caramelized, then piled over rice with warmed sliced turkey breast. Fresh shredded carrot adds crunch to the two bowls.
Sale items used: Bruce's Yams, Private Selection Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of yams (drained and cut into chunks), 0.5 lb deli turkey breast (cut into thick slices, then cubed), 3/4 cup dry rice, and 1 shredded carrot. Glaze the yams with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon for about 8 minutes. Warm the turkey in the same pan for 2 minutes at the end.
Recipes:
- Brown Rice Bowl With Turkey
- Split Kosher Turkey Breast

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Braised Chuck Roast with Onions and Potatoes
Description: Meat. A small chuck roast is seared and braised low and slow with onions, carrots, and potatoes in savory broth until fork-tender. The 1.25 lb roast gives two hearty dinners with a little left for sandwiches.
Sale items used: Boneless Chuck Roast, Kroger Broth, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 3 hours (20 minutes active)
Serving note: Assumed 1.25 lb boneless chuck roast. Use 1 large sliced onion, 2 medium potatoes (quartered), 2 carrots, 1 cup broth plus 1/2 cup water, 2 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Braise covered at 325F for about 2.5 hours. Timing note: braise it the day before and reheat gently covered in the oven (the flavor improves), or start it by 3:30 pm for a 6:30 pm dinner.
Recipes:
- Red Wine-Braised Chuck Roast
- Braised Chuck Roast
- Braised Chuck Roast (One Pot, Fall Apart Recipe)

Thursday
Meal: Baked Tomato-Sauce Pasta with Melted Cheese
Description: Dairy. Penne is tossed with jarred tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese, and baked until bubbly and golden. It makes a simple, filling dairy dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Pasta Sauce, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 oz dry pasta (about 3 cups cooked), 1 jar (about 24 oz) pasta sauce, and 1 pack (assumed 8 oz) shredded cheese, using about 1 cup on top and saving the rest. Season with garlic powder and dried oregano. Bake in a small dish at 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. Use dairy-only cookware and utensils, and do not add any meat.
Recipes:
- Baked Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce
- Easy Cheese And Tomato Pasta Bake
- Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Beef Meatballs with Honeycrisp Apple Pan Sauce over Polenta
Description: Meat. Tender homemade beef meatballs are baked on a sheet pan, then tossed in a savory pan sauce of sautéed Honeycrisp apple and onion. They are served over creamy polenta made with broth and olive oil instead of dairy.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Honeycrisp Apples, Kroger Broth
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef (the other half of the 1.5 lb purchase), 1/4 cup breadcrumbs soaked in 2 Tbsp broth as a binder (no egg needed), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Make about 10 meatballs and bake at 400F for 18 minutes. For the sauce, use 2 Honeycrisp apples (about 1 lb), 1/2 sliced onion, 3/4 cup broth, and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. For the polenta, use 2/3 cup cornmeal, 2 1/2 cups liquid (about half broth, half water), and 1 Tbsp olive oil.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Boneless Chuck Roast (1.25 lbs): $8.74
- Private Selection Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Bruce's Yams (x1 pack of 2 cans): $7.00
- Kroger Carrots (x1 bag): $1.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.77
- Kroger Broth (x1 carton): $1.49
- Kroger Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.69
- Kroger Cheese (x1 pack): $1.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper
- Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, dried oregano, thyme
- Brown sugar, apple cider vinegar
- Long-grain rice, penne or other pasta, cornmeal or polenta, breadcrumbs
- Canned kidney beans, canned crushed tomatoes
- Onions, garlic, potatoes
- Scallions and lemon (optional)