Kroger Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack: Buy 1, Get 2 Free
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls: $1.59
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins Select Varieties: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks: $6.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes Select Varieties: $1.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Drumsticks with Herb-Roasted Gourmet Potatoes and Tomatoes
Description: A simple, satisfying oven dinner built around 2 to 3 juicy Perdue drumsticks seasoned with garlic, paprika, and dried herbs, roasted alongside golden gourmet potatoes until crispy. Sliced fresh Grainger County tomatoes finish the plate with a bright, summery contrast that makes the whole meal feel complete.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 to 3 drumsticks (roughly 0.5 lb), 0.5 lb gourmet potatoes, 0.25 lb tomatoes (about 1 medium tomato)
Recipes:
- One-Pan Herb Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes & Peppers
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes & Veggies

Tuesday
Meal: Swaggerty's Sausage and Barilla Pasta with Classico Tomato Sauce
Description: One Swaggerty's sausage roll is sliced and browned in a skillet, then simmered with Classico marinara over a single serving of Barilla pasta for a hearty, Italian-inspired weeknight dinner. The savory sausage flavors meld beautifully into the sauce, and the whole dish comes together in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls, Barilla Pasta, Classico
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 Swaggerty's sausage roll (about 1 link), 2 oz dry Barilla pasta (roughly 1/4 of a 12 oz box), 1/2 cup Classico sauce
Recipes:
- Easy Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta
- Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta

Wednesday
Meal: Herb-Crusted Boneless Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Gourmet Potatoes
Description: A 0.5 lb portion of boneless pork tenderloin is rubbed with garlic, rosemary, and a touch of olive oil, then roasted to a juicy medium alongside crispy garlic-seasoned gourmet potatoes. This elegant yet affordable mid-week meal delivers steakhouse-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost thanks to the $3.99/lb sale price.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Tenderloins, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb pork tenderloin (~$2.00 worth), 0.5 lb gourmet potatoes
Recipes:
- Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe (Roasted)
- Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Thursday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin with Pineapple Rice and Ranch-Style Beans
Description: A single serving of Smithfield marinated pork loin is pan-seared and sliced, then served over fluffy rice studded with sweet Dole pineapple tidbits for a tropical, savory combination. A warmed portion of Ranch Style Beans on the side rounds out the plate with smoky, hearty depth that pairs perfectly with the pineapple-kissed rice.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins, Dole Pineapple 8 oz, Ranch Style Beans 15 oz, Barilla Pasta (Minute Rice Cups instead - same $0.99 sale line)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb Smithfield pork loin, 1 Minute Rice Cup or 1/4 cup dry rice, 1/2 can Ranch Style Beans, 1/2 can Dole pineapple
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pork Loin Pineapple Recipe
- Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice Recipe

Friday
Meal: Seared Flank Steak with Garlic-Butter Roasted Potatoes and Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: A 0.5 lb flank steak is seasoned simply with salt and pepper, seared hot in a cast iron skillet to a perfect medium-rare, then sliced thin against the grain for maximum tenderness. Crispy garlic-butter roasted gourmet potatoes and a quick chopped tomato salad with olive oil and herbs make this a celebration-worthy Friday meal at a smart sale price.
Sale items used: Flat Iron or Flank Steaks, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb flank steak (~$3.50 worth), 0.5 lb gourmet potatoes, 0.25 lb tomatoes (about 1 medium tomato)
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet – Best Steak Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumstick Family Pack (1 pack, use 2 to 3 drumsticks, freeze the rest): $9.99
- Swaggerty's Farm Sausage Rolls (x1 pack): $1.59
- Boneless Pork Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Loins (1 loin, use 0.5 lb, freeze the rest - BOGO, pay for 1): $4.99
- Flat Iron or Flank Steaks (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (2 lbs total across the week): $3.98
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.5 lb total across the week): $0.94
- Barilla Pasta 12 oz (x1 box): $0.99
- Classico pasta sauce (x1 jar): $1.99
- Dole Pineapple 8 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Ranch Style Beans 15 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Barilla Minute Rice Cups 2 ct (x1 pack): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)