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, slow-braised chuck roast is cooked low and slow with savory baby bella mushrooms and tender petite potatoes until everything is fall-apart rich and deeply flavored. Scaled for two, a 1.5 lb roast delivers generous portions with just enough left for a satisfying meal without waste.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast ($3.67/lb), Baby Bella Mushrooms ($1.24 each), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chuck roast (about 0.75 lb per person), 1 package of baby bella mushrooms, and roughly half the BOGO petite potatoes package. Since total cook time is about 3 hours, start the braise by early afternoon or prep it the night before and reheat gently on the stovetop.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck and Mushroom Pasta with Barilla Penne
Description: Browned ground chuck is tossed with sauteed baby bella mushrooms and a simple pan sauce, then folded into al dente Barilla penne for a quick, satisfying weeknight skillet dinner. Two servings come together in under 30 minutes with bold, meaty flavor.
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 0.75 lb of ground chuck (about 6 oz per person) and 1 package of baby bella mushrooms. One box of Barilla penne is plenty for two; cook about half the box (roughly 4 oz dry pasta per person) and save the rest for another use.

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with Tri-Color Peppers and Petite Potatoes
Description: Ready-to-eat Private Selection fried chicken drumsticks are crisped back up in the oven while sliced tri-color peppers and petite potatoes are roasted alongside for a colorful, effortless plate. The BOGO pepper deal and leftover potatoes from Monday make this a very budget-friendly midweek meal.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks ($4.99 each), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO), Petite Gourmet Potatoes (BOGO, remainder from Monday)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: One 5-piece drumstick pack serves two comfortably (2 to 3 drumsticks each). Use 1 pepper pack (the second BOGO pack can be saved for Friday) and the remaining petite potatoes from Monday. Roast everything at 400 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Shrimp with Pico de Gallo over Minute Rice
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly seared in garlic butter and finished with a bright, fresh pico de gallo salsa for a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in minutes. Served over fluffy Minute Rice, this meal feels restaurant-quality at a fraction of the cost.
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 1 lb of shrimp total (0.5 lb per person as a main). Pick up about 0.5 lb of pico de gallo (roughly 1 cup) to spoon generously over each plate. One box of Minute Rice is more than enough for two servings; prepare about 1.5 cups dry rice total.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Warmed Fried Chicken 4-Piece with Sauteed Tri-Color Peppers and Ranch Style Beans
Description: A Private Selection 4-piece fried chicken is warmed to crispy perfection in the oven while the remaining BOGO tri-color peppers are quickly sauteed in a hot skillet and Ranch Style Beans are heated on the side for a complete, satisfying end-of-week dinner. This is a no-fuss, high-flavor meal that leans hard on the week's best deals.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece ($5.99 each), Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (BOGO, second pack from Wednesday), Ranch Style Beans ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 20 minutes total
Serving note: One 4-piece pack serves two people with 2 pieces each. Use the second BOGO pepper pack saved from Wednesday and one can of Ranch Style Beans. Warm the chicken at 375 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes to restore crispiness.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chuck Roast (1.5 lbs): $5.51
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 5-Piece Drumsticks (x1): $4.99
- Private Selection Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $9.99
- Private Selection Fried Chicken 4-Piece (x1): $5.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packages): $2.48
- Kroger California Tri-Color Peppers (x1 paid, x1 free - BOGO): $0.00 (price not listed; see note below)
- Petite Gourmet Potatoes (x1 paid, x1 free - BOGO): $0.00 (price not listed; see note below)
- Pico de Gallo (0.5 lb): $1.00
- 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 roast)
- Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes
- Beef broth or stock (for braising the chuck roast)
- Dried herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning
- Onion (for the roast and pasta)
- Tomato paste or canned diced tomatoes (for pasta sauce base)
- Worcestershire sauce (optional, for pasta depth)