Kroger Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Chuck Roast: $3.67/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks: $4.99 each
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece: $5.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Bella or White Mushrooms: $1.24 each with Card
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
- Pico de Gallo: $1.99/lb with Card

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chuck Roast with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Petite Potatoes
Description: A hearty single-serving braise where a small chuck roast portion slow-cooks in savory broth until fork-tender, surrounded by earthy Baby Bella mushrooms and creamy petite potatoes. The low-and-slow method transforms an affordable cut into a deeply flavorful, restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($3.67/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 hours total
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chuck roast for one person (estimated cost $1.84). Use 1 package of Baby Bella mushrooms. Use roughly half of one bag of Petite Gourmet Potatoes (the BOGO deal means you buy one bag and get one free - save the second bag for Wednesday). Make-ahead tip: start this by early afternoon or braise it the night before and reheat for a faster weeknight dinner.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck and Mushroom Pasta with Barilla Penne
Description: Seasoned ground chuck browns quickly in a skillet with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms, then gets tossed with al dente Barilla penne in a simple garlic and herb pan sauce. This one-pan pasta dinner is bold, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck ($4.99/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Barilla Pasta ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground chuck for one person (estimated cost $2.50). Use 1 package of Baby Bella mushrooms. Cook roughly 2 oz (dry) of Barilla penne from the $0.99 box - the rest of the box stores well for future meals.

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Tri-Color Peppers and Petite Potatoes
Description: The Private Selection 5-Piece Drumstick pack delivers perfectly crispy fried chicken that you can oven-warm to restore its crunch, served alongside sauteed tri-color peppers and roasted petite potatoes. This is a convenient, colorful, and satisfying plate that maximizes the BOGO deals from earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks ($4.99 each), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (second bag from Monday's BOGO)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The full 5-piece drumstick pack is a single-serve purchase at $4.99 - eat 3 pieces tonight and save 2 for a snack or lunch tomorrow. Use half of one bag of tri-color peppers (save the other half for Friday). Use the remaining petite potatoes from the BOGO bag saved from Monday.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Shrimp with Pico de Gallo over Minute Rice
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp sear quickly in garlic butter until golden and just cooked through, then get topped with fresh, bright Pico de Gallo for a vibrant contrast of richness and acidity. Served over fluffy Minute Rice, this meal feels elegant but takes less than 20 minutes start to finish.
Sale items used: Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp ($9.99/lb), Pico de Gallo ($1.99/lb with Card), Minute Rice ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for one person (estimated cost $5.00). Use approximately 0.25 lb of Pico de Gallo as a fresh topping (estimated cost $0.50). Cook one single-serve portion of Minute Rice (roughly 1/4 of the $0.99 box) - the box stores easily for future use.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Warmed Fried Chicken 4-Piece with Sauteed Tri-Color Peppers and Ranch Style Beans
Description: The Private Selection 4-Piece Fried Chicken warms beautifully in a 375-degree oven for about 15 minutes, restoring its crispy coating, and pairs perfectly with quickly sauteed tri-color peppers and smoky Ranch Style Beans. This is a no-fuss, deeply satisfying end-of-week dinner that leans entirely on sale items.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece ($5.99 each), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (second bag from Wednesday's BOGO), Ranch Style Beans ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 4-piece pack is a practical single-serve purchase at $5.99. Use the remaining half bag of tri-color peppers saved from Wednesday. Use the full $0.99 can of Ranch Style Beans as a hearty side - it is the right size for one person.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chuck Roast (0.5 lb): $1.84
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece (x1): $5.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages): $2.48
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (buy 1 get 1 free, x1 paid): $1.99 (price assumed based on BOGO - second bag free)
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (buy 1 get 1 free, x1 paid): $1.99 (price assumed based on BOGO - second bag free)
- Pico de Gallo (0.25 lb): $0.50
- Barilla Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Minute Rice (x1 box): $0.99
- Ranch Style Beans (x1 can): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for shrimp and pasta)
- Salt and black pepper
- Beef or chicken broth (for Monday's braise)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs (for pasta)
- Worcestershire sauce (optional, for braise depth)
- Cooking spray (for oven-warming chicken)