Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks Select Varieties: $3.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs Fully Cooked: $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties Frozen: $4.99
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin: $8.99/lb
- Wendy's Beef Patties: $8.99/lb
- Tyson Chicken Frozen Select Varieties: $5.10
- Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Portions or Sticks Frozen: $3.99
- Private Selection Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast or Swiss Cheese Sliced to Order: $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes Select Varieties: $1.99/lb (not used - not low-carb)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BOGO Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin with Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Butter
Description: A single serving of Smithfield marinated pork loin is sliced into a 6 oz portion, roasted until juicy and caramelized, then finished with a pat of herb butter. Halved Grainger County tomatoes roast alongside in the same pan, soaking up the savory drippings for a simple, satisfying low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin (BOGO), Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 6 oz pork loin slice, 2 medium tomato halves roasted, 1 tsp herb butter to finish
Recipes:
- Keto Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter
- Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin

Tuesday
Meal: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Smoky Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: Two Perdue chicken drumsticks are seasoned and seared in a skillet until the skin is golden and crispy, then simmered briefly in a smoky tomato pan sauce built from diced fresh tomatoes, smoked paprika, and garlic. The sauce reduces into a rich, low-carb coating that clings to the chicken beautifully.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack (Buy 1 Get 2 Free), Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 chicken drumsticks, approximately 0.5 lb total, with 1/2 cup pan sauce
Recipes:
- Chicken with Tomatoes: The Perfect One-Pan Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Seared Boneless Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Butter and Sauteed Tomatoes
Description: A 6 oz medallion of boneless pork tenderloin is seared hard on both sides in a hot skillet to develop a golden crust, then basted with garlic butter to keep it moist and flavorful. Cherry-style diced Grainger County tomatoes are sauteed in the same pan with a bit more butter and fresh garlic for a bright, low-carb side.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 6 oz pork tenderloin medallion, roughly 0.375 lb, 1/2 cup sauteed tomatoes
Recipes:
- Keto Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter

Thursday
Meal: Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage and Tomato Skillet with Fried Eggs
Description: Three Johnsonville breakfast sausage links are browned and sliced in a skillet, then tossed with diced fresh tomatoes until the tomatoes soften and mingle with the sausage drippings. Two fried eggs are cooked alongside and served on top for a hearty, protein-packed low-carb skillet meal.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 3 breakfast sausage links, 1 medium tomato diced, 2 fried eggs
Recipes:
- Sausage Breakfast Scramble - Low Carb

Friday
Meal: Seared Flank Steak with Herb Butter and Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: A 6 oz portion of flank steak is seared in a ripping-hot cast iron skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then rested and sliced thin against the grain before a knob of herb butter melts over the top. A simple fresh tomato salad dressed with olive oil, salt, and pepper serves as a crisp, low-carb counterpoint to the rich steak.
Sale items used: Flat Iron or Flank Steaks ($6.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes, Kroger Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 6 oz flank steak, approximately 0.375 lb, 1 medium tomato sliced for salad
Recipes:
- Easy Steak Salad Recipe
- Seared Flank Steak with Herb Butter
- Mediterranean Steak Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin - 1 pack purchased, 1 pack free (BOGO, pay for 1 pack, use across the week for Monday; remaining portions can be refrigerated): $5.99
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack - buy 1 pack, get 2 free (use 2 drumsticks for Tuesday, freeze the rest): $6.99
- Boneless Pork Tenderloin (0.375 lb at $3.99/lb): $1.50
- Flat Iron or Flank Steak (0.375 lb at $6.99/lb): $2.62
- Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage (Buy 1 Get 1 Free, pay for 1 pack): $4.49
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lb at $1.88/lb, used across all five meals): $2.82
- Kroger Butter (1 package): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh cloves)
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh or dried herbs (parsley, thyme, or rosemary for herb butter)
- Eggs (2 large, for Thursday)