Kroger Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: $14.97 for 5 lb package with Card
- Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 each
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers: $5.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties: $8.99 each
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $1.29 each
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails: $12.99 each
- Beef Tenderloin Super-Trimmed or Filet: $24.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Meat Franks: $3.49 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Tri Color Peppers: $3.99 each
- Strawberries: $2.49 each
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes: $1.99/lb
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $0.99/lb
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $2.99 each
- Washington Rainier Cherries: $3.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky Pork Back Ribs with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Grapes
Description: Rather than committing to a full rack, you'll buy just 1 lb of pork back ribs - a practical single-serving portion that gets coated in a smoky dry rub and slow-roasted in the oven until tender and caramelized. Cubed russet potato wedges roast alongside the ribs, and a small handful of chilled Cotton Candy grapes on the side adds a sweet, refreshing contrast to the smoky meat.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs ($2.99/lb), Russet Potatoes ($2.49 each), Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes total
Serving note: 1 lb pork back ribs, 1 medium russet potato (about half the potato used), 0.25 lb grapes served chilled on the side
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Ribs and Potatoes
- Slow-Cooker Country-Style Ribs and Potatoes Recipe
- Sweet and Smoky Ribs with Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Johnsonville Sausage and Tri-Color Pepper Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: One Johnsonville sausage link is sliced on the diagonal and tossed with strips of tri-color peppers on a sheet pan, then roasted at high heat until everything is charred at the edges and fragrant. The natural sweetness of the peppers balances the savory, spiced sausage beautifully for a nearly effortless weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage ($4.99 each), Tri Color Peppers ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: 1 sausage link (about 2-3 links per package, remainder frozen for later), half the tri-color pepper package used (roughly 1.5 peppers), remaining peppers saved for snacking
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
- Sausage and Peppers {Easy Sheet Pan Dinner}

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Backyard Burgers with Asparagus and Peach Slices
Description: A single 1/3 lb beef burger patty gets seasoned simply with salt and pepper and grilled or pan-seared to a juicy finish, served on a Ball Park bun with your favorite toppings. A small bundle of asparagus is roasted with olive oil and salt while fresh peach slices round out the plate with a bright, summery sweetness.
Sale items used: Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers ($5.99/lb), Ball Park Buns ($3.99 each), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 30 minutes total
Serving note: 0.33 lb ground beef patty, 1 bun (4 buns per pack, remainder used across the week or frozen), 0.33 lb asparagus, 1 medium peach (0.25 lb)
Recipes:
- Grilled Asparagus, Turkey Burgers on Romaine & Peaches
- Burgers with Grilled Peaches, Brie and Cherry Jam Recipe
- Backyard Burgers

Thursday
Meal: Perdue Boneless Chicken Thighs with Strawberry Salad and Roasted Potatoes
Description: Two boneless chicken thighs from the Perdue value pack get seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs and roasted until golden, with the remainder of the 5 lb package portioned and frozen for future meals. A simple strawberry salad with a drizzle of Ken's dressing and the remaining russet potato - cubed and roasted - complete this colorful, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Chicken ($14.97 for 5 lb package), Strawberries ($2.49 each), Russet Potatoes ($2.49 each), Ken's Salad Dressing ($3.79 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: 2 boneless chicken thighs (roughly 0.5 lb used, remaining ~4.5 lbs frozen in portioned bags), 1 cup sliced strawberries, remaining half of the russet potato from Monday roasted as wedges
Recipes:
- Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
- Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs Potatoes + Carrots
- Easy Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Wild Sockeye Salmon with Roasted Asparagus and Watermelon Salad
Description: A single 6 oz wild-caught Alaska sockeye salmon fillet is pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet with butter and lemon until crisp outside and silky within - a perfect end-of-week treat that feels restaurant-quality. Roasted asparagus spears and a simple bowl of cubed watermelon with a pinch of salt finish the plate with fresh, vibrant flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets ($12.99/lb), Asparagus ($2.99/lb), Whole Seedless Watermelon ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: 0.375 lb (6 oz) salmon fillet, 0.33 lb asparagus, roughly 2 cups cubed watermelon (small seedless watermelon shared across multiple days as a snack)
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon Recipe
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Potatoes
- Simple Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs (1 lb): $2.99
- Perdue Boneless Chicken (1 x 5 lb package): $14.97
- Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage (x1 package): $4.99
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers (0.33 lb): $1.98
- Ball Park Buns (x1 package): $3.99
- Russet Potatoes (x1 potato): $2.49
- Asparagus (0.66 lb total across Wednesday and Friday): $1.97
- Tri Color Peppers (x1 pack): $3.99
- Strawberries (x1 pack): $2.49
- Cotton Candy or Candy Hearts Grapes (0.25 lb): $0.50
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines (0.25 lb): $0.25
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (x1): $2.99
- Ken's Salad Dressing (x1 bottle): $3.79
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets (0.375 lb): $4.87

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Smoked paprika (for pork rub)
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Lemon (1 fresh lemon)
- Burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, condiments as desired)