Kroger Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef and crispy bacon are simmered with onion and melted cheddar in one skillet, with no bun needed. It makes two generous portions at about 4g net carbs each.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Smithfield Bacon, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (2 x 0.5 lb portions), 6 slices bacon from the pack (save 2 for Friday), 1 cup shredded cheese, and 1/4 cup diced onion. Top with pickles and mustard. Serve with a simple side of sliced cucumber or lettuce wraps if you like.
Recipes:
- Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet [Low Carb Recipe]
- Easy Keto Cheeseburger Casserole in One Skillet • Low Carb with Jennifer
- Keto Cheeseburger Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Kroger Spiral Ham with Roasted Carrots and Mustard Butter
Description: A small portion of spiral ham is warmed on a sheet pan alongside roasted carrot sticks and brushed with a tangy mustard butter. Skip the sugar glaze packet to keep it low-carb, at about 9g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Kroger Spiral Ham, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Assume a 1.5 lb section of spiral ham (about 0.75 lb per person, with about 0.5 lb left over for Friday). Ask the meat counter to cut a piece, or buy the smallest one available and freeze the rest. Use 1 lb carrots cut into sticks (about 1/2 lb per person). Mix 2 tbsp softened butter with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard. Roast carrots at 400F for 15 minutes, add the ham, then bake 15 to 20 minutes more.
Recipes:
- Glazed Ham With Roasted Carrots
- Sheet Pan Easter Ham and Vegetables - {Easy One-Pan Holiday Dinner} - Slender Kitchen
- Honey Mustard Spiral Ham with Sweet and Spicy Carrots

Wednesday
Meal: Broiled Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter and Sautéed Carrots
Description: One lobster tail per person is split and broiled until sweet and tender, then brushed with lemon garlic butter. Carrot coins sautéed in butter go alongside, for about 8g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Wild-Caught Lobster Tails, Kroger Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 pair of tails (2 tails, 2 for $12.00), one per person. Use 1/2 lb carrots sliced thin, sautéed 8 to 10 minutes in 1 tbsp butter. Melt 3 tbsp butter with 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Thaw tails overnight in the fridge and broil 5 to 7 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
Recipes:
- Broiled Lobster Tail with Garlic Lemon Butter
- Broiled Lobster Tails with Garlic Lemon Butter
- Garlic Butter Lobster Tails (Broiled in 8 Minutes!!)

Thursday
Meal: Baked Beef and Cheese Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: Homemade meatballs made with ground beef, egg, and cheese (no breadcrumbs) are baked until golden and served with blistered roasted tomatoes. Skipping the pre-made meatballs, which contain breading and sugars, keeps this at about 4g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Cheese, Nature Sweet Glorys Tomatoes, 24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (about 10 to 12 meatballs), 1 egg, 1/2 cup shredded cheese mixed in plus 1/4 cup on top, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 clove minced garlic. Roast 1 pack of tomatoes (about 10 oz) on the same sheet pan with olive oil. Bake at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Meatballs Casserole
- Keto Meatball Casserole Recipe (Easy Low Carb Dinner)
- Baked Italian Meatballs

Friday
Meal: Tomato and Cheese Frittata
Description: Six eggs are whisked with cheese, then baked with fresh tomatoes in an oven-safe skillet until puffed and golden. Leftover ham and bacon add extra protein, for about 4g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: 24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs, Nature Sweet Glorys Tomatoes, Kroger Cheese, leftover Kroger Spiral Ham, leftover Smithfield Bacon
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 1 pack of tomatoes (about 10 oz) halved, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 cup diced leftover ham, and 2 crumbled bacon slices. Add a splash of water or cream, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes on the stovetop, then bake at 375F for 12 to 15 minutes until set. Cut into 4 wedges, 2 per person.
Recipes:
- Tomato and Cheese Frittata
- Quick Frittata with Tomatoes and Cheese
- Baked Tomato and Cheese Frittata

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $9.98
- Smithfield Bacon (x1 pack): $3.99
- Kroger Spiral Ham (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Kroger Carrots (x1 bag): $1.99
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails (x1 pair, 2 tails): $12.00
- Nature Sweet Glorys Tomatoes (x2 packs): $5.98
- Kroger Cheese (x3 packs): $3.87
- 24 ct Simple Truth Cage-Free Eggs (x1 carton): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic
- Onion
- Dijon or yellow mustard
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice (bottled or 1 fresh lemon)
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Dill pickles (optional, for Monday)
- Heavy cream or water (for the frittata)