Kroger Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket: $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pork Boston Butt: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Private Selection Angus Patties: $10
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $7
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs: $13.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $12
- Private Selection Wildflower Honey Turkey Breast: $11.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon: $2.99
- Simple Truth Natural Turkey Burgers: $9.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage: $4.99
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks: $14.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99/ea

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers: 3/$5
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: $1.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes: 2/$7

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Braised BBQ Beef Brisket with Russet Potatoes
Description: A low-and-slow oven brisket rubbed with a smoky spice blend and finished with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce for fall-apart, fork-tender beef. Served alongside golden roasted russet potato wedges for a hearty, satisfying Monday dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil ($4.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes active / 4 hours total (mostly oven time)
Serving note: Buy the smallest brisket flat available (2-3 lbs); use about 1/2 lb for tonight and refrigerate or freeze the rest in foil-wrapped portions. Use 1 medium russet potato, cut into wedges, tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Use just a few tablespoons of BBQ sauce to glaze.
Recipes:
- [Easy Beef Brisket - Food Network]
- [Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket - Food Network]
- [Simple Oven Roasted Beef Brisket - Eat Simple Food]

Tuesday
Meal: Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Corn
Description: Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork back ribs slow-baked in the oven with a homemade dry rub, then glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and broiled to a sticky, caramelized finish. Served with steamed sweet corn on the side for a classic BBQ plate.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil ($4.49), Kinder's Seasoning ($4.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes active / 2.5-3 hours total (oven time)
Serving note: The BOGO deal means you get two racks - freeze the second rack raw for a future meal. For 1 person, cook 1 rack and enjoy 4-5 ribs as a generous single serving, saving leftovers for lunch the next day. Use 1 ear of corn from the 2/$7 bag.
Recipes:
- Best Baby Back Ribs ([Oven, Smoker, or Grill) - Once Upon a Chef]
- [Easy Baby Back Ribs - Sweet Baby Ray's]
- [Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet
Description: A fast and vibrant one-pan dinner featuring jumbo shrimp sauteed in Kerrygold butter with garlic and fresh asparagus, finished with a squeeze of lemon for bright, clean flavors. This light yet satisfying dish comes together in under 20 minutes - perfect for a midweek dinner reset after two nights of BBQ.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Kinder's Seasoning ($4.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.33 lb of shrimp (about 6-7 jumbo shrimp) and 0.5 lb of asparagus (about 8-10 spears) for a single-person portion. Use about 1 tablespoon of Kerrygold butter and serve over a small portion of rice from your pantry if desired.
Recipes:
- [Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet - Iowa Girl Eats]
- [One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus - Creme de la Crumb]
- [Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet - The Recipe Critic]

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Lemon Kerrygold Butter Sauce
Description: Restaurant-quality sea scallops seared in a screaming-hot pan until they develop a gorgeous golden-brown crust, then finished with a silky Kerrygold lemon butter pan sauce. Serve alongside roasted russet potato slices for an elegant yet budget-friendly weeknight treat.
Sale items used: Eastern Seas Sea Scallops ($12), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Kroger Salad Dressing ($1.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The $12 scallops package typically contains enough for 2 servings - enjoy half tonight and refrigerate the rest for a light lunch tomorrow. Use about 1 small russet potato, sliced thin and roasted, as your side. Use 1 tablespoon of Kerrygold butter for the pan sauce. Add a simple shredded iceberg lettuce side salad with Kroger dressing.
Recipes:
- [Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter - Once Upon a Chef]
- [Best Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Garlic Butter - Downshiftology]
- [Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce - The Recipe Critic]

Friday
Meal: Chicken Dinner Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta with Prego Sauce
Description: A colorful, hearty one-skillet pasta dish featuring sliced Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage browned with vibrant red, orange, and yellow bell peppers, then tossed in Prego pasta sauce and served over your favorite pasta shape. This Italian-inspired weeknight classic is bold, satisfying, and incredibly easy to pull off after a long week.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79), Kroger Cheese ($1.49), Private Selection Gourmet Bread ($2.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links (sliced on the diagonal), 1/2 of one bell pepper sliced thin, and about 3/4 cup of Prego sauce over 2 oz dry pasta (cooked). Slice the gourmet bread and serve on the side. Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of Kroger shredded cheese on top to finish.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta - Tasting Table]
- [Sausage and Peppers Pasta - Peanut Blossom]
- [Chicken Sausage and Peppers Skillet - Joy Food Sunshine]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket - approx. 2-3 lbs (buy the smallest flat available) @ $2.99/lb
- Pork Back Ribs - 1 rack (get 1 free to freeze) @ BOGO
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - approx. 1/3 lb @ $7.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops - 1 package ($12)
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 package @ $4.99
- Asparagus - approx. 0.5 lb @ $2.99/lb
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers - 3 for $5 (use 1 this week, keep the rest)
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes - 1 bag (2/$7, grab a second for pantry)
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - Buy 1, Get 1 Free (use both over the week)
- Prego Pasta Sauce - 1 jar @ $1.79
- Kerrygold Butter - 1 package @ $3.49
- Kroger Cheese - 1 bag @ $1.49
- Private Selection Gourmet Bread - 1 loaf @ $2.49
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 1 bag @ $1.99 (for Thursday side salad)
- Kroger Salad Dressing - 1 bottle @ $1.79
- Kinder's Seasoning - 1 bottle @ $4.99 (use for brisket and ribs)
- Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil - 1 box @ $4.49
- Strawberries - 4 packages for $2 (great fruit snack all week)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil - approx. 1/4 cup total across the week
- Garlic - 1 small head
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder (for brisket and rib dry rub)
- Dry pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni) - approx. 2-3 oz
- Rice (optional, for shrimp and scallop nights) - approx. 1/2 cup dry
- Lemon - 1 fresh lemon (for Wednesday and Thursday)
- Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional, for rib rub)
- Brown sugar (for rib rub) - 2 tablespoons

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Kroger store for actual pricing.