Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Chuck Roast: $3.67/lb
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenders: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Wellshire Turkey Bacon: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Burger Patties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Simple Truth Organic 85% Lean Ground Beef: $9.99/lb
- Hormel Pepperoni: $14.99 each
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece: $5.99 each
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks: $4.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Baby Bella or White Mushrooms: $1.24 each with Card
- Pico de Gallo: $1.99/lb with Card
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes: Buy 1, Get 1 Free (excluded - not low-carb)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck and Tri-Color Pepper Stir-Fry
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a hot skillet and tossed with sliced tri-color peppers sauteed in garlic and olive oil for a colorful, satisfying low-carb dinner for two. The peppers add natural sweetness and crunch while keeping net carbs well under 20g per serving.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck, Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck total (0.5 lb per person) at $4.99/lb; buy one pack of tri-color peppers and get one free - use 2 to 3 peppers sliced thin across both servings.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Unstuffed Peppers Stir Fry Bowls
- Keto Chinese Pepper Steak (Stir Fry)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chuck Roast with Mushroom Pan Sauce
Description: A thick-cut chuck roast is seared hard on both sides to build a deep crust, then finished in the oven and topped with a rich pan sauce made from sauteed baby bella mushrooms, beef drippings, garlic, and butter. This hearty low-carb dinner is big on flavor and requires minimal active effort once the roast is in the oven.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast, Baby Bella or White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 60 to 75 minutes total
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of chuck roast (about 0.75 lb per person to account for shrinkage) at $3.67/lb; use 1 package of mushrooms ($1.24). Make-ahead tip: sear the roast up to a day ahead and refrigerate - reheat gently in a low oven while you make the pan sauce fresh.

Wednesday
Meal: Sauteed Ground Chuck Stuffed Pepper Bowls
Description: Tri-color pepper halves are used as edible low-carb bowls filled with a savory sauteed ground chuck mixture seasoned with cumin, garlic, and topped with melted Tillamook cheese. Each person gets two loaded pepper halves for a filling, colorful meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck, Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers, Tillamook Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck total; use 2 large peppers halved (4 halves total, 2 per person) from the BOGO pack; use approximately 4 oz of Tillamook cheese shredded over the tops.
Recipes:
- Keto Stuffed Pepper Bowls
- Keto Stuffed Peppers (Classic Recipe)

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Jumbo Shrimp with Sauteed Peppers and Mushrooms
Description: Jumbo EZ peel shrimp are cooked in a generous garlic butter sauce alongside sliced tri-color peppers and baby bella mushrooms for a restaurant-quality low-carb skillet meal ready in under 20 minutes. The natural juices from the shrimp and vegetables create a light, buttery pan sauce perfect for spooning over each serving.
Sale items used: Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp, Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers, Baby Bella or White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of shrimp total (0.5 lb per person) at $9.99/lb; use 1 to 2 peppers sliced from the remaining BOGO pack; use 1 package of mushrooms ($1.24).
Recipes:
- Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp

Friday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef and Pico Lettuce Wrap Skillet
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is cooked down with fresh pico de gallo and topped with a generous blanket of melted Tillamook cheese, then served skillet-side with crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves for scooping. This fun, interactive low-carb meal is packed with protein and fresh flavor with virtually zero prep stress at the end of the week.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck, Pico de Gallo, Tillamook Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck total; buy approximately 0.5 lb of pico de gallo at $1.99/lb (about $1.00 worth); use approximately 4 oz of Tillamook cheese from the same BOGO pack purchased Wednesday. Pick up a head of romaine or iceberg lettuce (pantry/produce staple) for the wraps.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (3 lbs total across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): $14.97
- Chuck Roast (1.5 lbs): $5.51
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $9.99
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (1 pack, get 1 free - BOGO): $0.00 (no base price listed in flyer, excluded from cost)
- Baby Bella or White Mushrooms (2 packages at $1.24 each with Card): $2.48
- Tillamook Cheese (1 package, get 1 free - BOGO, use across Wednesday and Friday): $0.00 (no base price listed in flyer, excluded from cost)
- Pico de Gallo (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb with Card): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Butter (unsalted)
- Garlic (fresh cloves or minced)
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Beef broth or stock (for mushroom pan sauce)
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce (for Friday wraps)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)