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
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners: $1.99/ea
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Amylu Chicken Sausage: $5
- Johnsonville Smoked or Dinner Sausage: $3.99

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: Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Brisket with Russet Potatoes
Description: Tender whole beef brisket slow-cooked all day in a homemade BBQ sauce with Sweet Baby Ray's, creating fall-apart slices of deeply flavored meat. Served alongside buttery oven-baked russet potatoes for a hearty, Southern-style comfort dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Beef Brisket ($2.99/lb - buy approx. 2 lbs), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free), Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes (2/$7), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 8 hours slow cook)
Serving note: Use a 2 lb brisket for 2 generous servings. Split one russet potato per person. Freeze or refrigerate extra brisket for next-day lunches.
Recipes:
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]
- [Slow-Cooker Barbecue Brisket - Food Network]
- [Slow Cooker Beef Brisket and Onions - The Kitchn]

Tuesday
Meal: Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Linguine
Description: Jumbo EZ Peel shrimp and tender sea scallops are seared in garlic butter and tossed with linguine in a bright lemon-white wine sauce. This elegant but easy pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes and is a serious restaurant-quality meal at home.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($7.99/lb - buy 0.75 lb), Eastern Seas Sea Scallops ($12 - buy half package), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Prego Pasta Sauce ($1.79 - optional as a marinara swap)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 oz shrimp and 6 oz scallops for 2 people. Cook 6 oz of linguine or spaghetti. One lemon and 4 garlic cloves will be plenty.
Recipes:
- [Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with Linguine - Food Network]
- [Venetian Shrimp and Scallops - Rachael Ray, Food Network]
- [Shrimp and Scallops with Pesto Pasta - Food.com]

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: BOGO pork back ribs are dry-rubbed with smoky spices and slow-baked in foil until fall-off-the-bone tender, then glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and finished under the broiler. Sweet corn rounds out this classic, crowd-pleasing summer-style dinner for two.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs (BOGO Free - use 1 rack), Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (BOGO Free, already purchased Monday), Kroger Sweet Corn (from 2/$7 bundle), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2.5 hours bake time)
Serving note: One rack of pork back ribs feeds 2 people generously. Buy 2 racks (BOGO) and freeze the second for later. Use 2 ears of sweet corn.
Recipes:
- [Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]
- Best Baby Back Ribs ([Oven, Smoker, or Grill) - Once Upon a Chef]
- [Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs - The Chunky Chef]

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Dinner Sausage and Bell Pepper Skillet over Rice
Description: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage is sliced and browned with colorful red, orange, and yellow bell peppers in one skillet, seasoned with garlic and Italian spices for a quick, vibrant weeknight dinner. Serve over fluffy white rice for a complete and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage ($4.99), Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers (3/$5 - use 2 peppers), Kroger Salad Dressing ($1.79 - for a simple side salad), Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce ($1.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 12 oz package of chicken sausage and 2 bell peppers for 2 servings. Serve over 1 cup dry white rice (cooked) split between 2 bowls.
Recipes:
- [Chicken Sausage and Bell Pepper Pasta - Tasting Table]
- [Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Peppers - Nourish and Fete]
- [Sausage Peppers and Onions Skillet - Nomaste Hungry]

Friday
Meal: Bacon Asparagus Carbonara-Style Pasta
Description: Crispy Smithfield Bacon and fresh asparagus are tossed with linguine in a silky, Parmesan-spiked sauce for a luxurious yet budget-friendly Friday night pasta. The fresh spring asparagus and salty bacon create a perfectly balanced, restaurant-worthy dish in under 40 minutes.
Sale items used: Smithfield Bacon ($2.99), Asparagus ($2.99/lb - buy 0.5 lb), Kerrygold Butter ($3.49), Kroger Cheese ($1.49 - for Parmesan topping)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 strips of bacon and about 8 oz of asparagus for 2 people. Cook 6 oz of linguine or fettuccine. Top with Kroger shredded cheese for a budget Parmesan swap.
Recipes:
- [Asparagus Fettuccine Carbonara - Food Network]
- [5-Ingredient Bacon Asparagus Pasta - Gimme Some Oven]
- [Brown Butter Asparagus Pasta with Bacon - Food52]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket - approx. 2 lbs @ $2.99/lb (~$6)
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp - approx. 0.75 lb @ $7.99/lb (~$6)
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops - 1 package @ $12
- Pork Back Ribs - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (buy 2 racks, freeze 1)
- Simple Truth Chicken Dinner Sausage - 1 package @ $4.99
- Smithfield Bacon - 1 package @ $2.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (~$4-5 for 2 bottles)
- Kerrygold Butter - 1 package @ $3.49
- Asparagus - 0.5 lb @ $2.99/lb (~$1.50)
- Red, Orange or Yellow Bell Peppers - 3 for $5 (use 2, save 1)
- Kroger Sweet Corn or Baker Russet Potatoes - 2 for $7 (get both corn and potatoes)
- Kroger Shredded Iceberg Lettuce - 1 bag @ $1.99
- Kroger Cheese - 1 package @ $1.49
- Kroger Salad Dressing - 1 bottle @ $1.79
- Prego Pasta Sauce - 1 jar @ $1.79 (pantry backup)

Pantry staples needed:
- Linguine or fettuccine pasta - 1 box (for Tuesday and Friday)
- White rice - 1 small bag (for Thursday)
- Olive oil - small bottle
- Garlic - 1 head
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika (smoked)
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Chili powder or cayenne pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Brown sugar (for rib rub and BBQ)
- Lemon - 2 fresh lemons (for Tuesday and Friday)
- Dry white wine or chicken broth (for Tuesday scampi)
- Worcestershire sauce (for brisket and sausage skillet)
- Parmesan cheese or use Kroger shredded cheese on sale
- Red pepper flakes
- Eggs - 2 (for Friday carbonara-style sauce)
- Heavy cream - small carton (optional for Thursday or Friday)

DISCLAIMER

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