Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pasta with Sargento Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and tossed with tender Barilla pasta, then finished with a generous handful of melted Sargento shredded cheese for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. This classic comfort meal comes together quickly and delivers big flavor on a budget.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Barilla Pasta, Sargento Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef (about $3.00 worth), half a 12 oz box of Barilla pasta, and roughly 1/4 of the Sargento shredded cheese bag per serving. Cook the full box of pasta if desired and refrigerate the rest for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Heritage Farm Chicken Breast with Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Corn
Description: A single Heritage Farm boneless chicken breast is pan-seared to golden perfection and served alongside oven-roasted asparagus spears and a buttered ear of sweet corn for a fresh, well-rounded summer plate. The combination of crispy chicken skin and charred vegetables makes this a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, Asparagus, Kroger Sweet Corn
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast (about $1.15 worth), roughly 0.33 lb of asparagus (about $1.15 worth), and 1 ear of corn from the 4-count package. The remaining 3 ears of corn can be grilled or boiled throughout the week as sides.
Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Steamer Vegetable Rice Bowl
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is pan-browned until caramelized and served over fluffy rice with a bag of Kroger steamer vegetables for a quick, filling weeknight bowl. The smoky sausage pairs perfectly with tender steamed veggies and makes cleanup a breeze.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Kroger Steamer Vegetables, Barilla Pasta (or Minute Rice Cups as alternative rice base)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately one-third of the 23.3 oz Eckrich sausage link (about 7-8 oz) for one serving, saving the rest for future meals. One 10-12 oz bag of Kroger steamer vegetables is a perfect single-serving portion. Use Minute Rice Cups for the easiest prep.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Corn and Sargento Shredded Cheese Salad
Description: A fresh Atlantic salmon fillet is pan-seared with a simple seasoning until flaky and golden, then plated alongside a bright summer salad of sweet corn kernels cut from the cob and topped with Sargento shredded cheese. This light yet protein-rich meal highlights the best of summer produce and fresh seafood.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Kroger Sweet Corn, Sargento Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of salmon fillet (about $5.00 worth) for one generous serving. Use 1 ear of corn from the previously purchased 4-count package and a small handful of Sargento cheese from the bag purchased Monday.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon With Warm Corn + Tomato Relish
Friday
Meal: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak Sandwiches on Artesano Bread with Guacamole
Description: Thinly shaved beef steak is quickly sauteed with onions and seasonings, then piled high onto soft Artesano bread and topped with creamy store-made guacamole for a bold, satisfying sandwich. This Friday meal feels indulgent but comes together in under 20 minutes for a perfect end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak, Artesano Bread, Guacamole (Made In-Store)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 14 oz package of Kroger Beef Shaved Steak is ideal for 1-2 servings - use half for this meal and save the rest for a quick weekend scramble or wrap. Use 2 slices of Artesano bread and about 2-3 tablespoons of guacamole per sandwich.
Recipes:
- Steak Sandwiches With Lime Guacamole Recipe
- Steak and Avocado Sandwich Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Barilla Pasta (1 box, 12-16 oz): $1.39
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (1 bag, 5-8 oz): $2.00
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Asparagus (0.33 lb): $1.15
- Kroger Sweet Corn (1 pack, 4 ct): $3.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (1 pack, 23.3 oz): $5.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (1 bag, 10-12 oz): $1.50
- Minute Rice Cups (1 pack, 4 ct): $1.39
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (1 pack, 14 oz): $5.99
- Artesano Bread (1 loaf, 20 oz): $2.49
- Guacamole Made In-Store (1 container, 14 oz): $6.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Butter
- Paprika
- Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- Dried Italian seasoning
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (or Bone-In Chicken Wings): $2.29/lb
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (14 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct Raw, 2 lb bag): $6.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger 80% Lean Beef Patties (Frozen, 2 lb): $11.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (23.3 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00
- Nathan's Beef Franks (11-12 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Protein Bundle (Patties 8 ct + Bacon 16 oz): $15.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Farm-Raised): $9.99/lb
- Tri Tip Roast: $10.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 18 oz): $10.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $13.99
- Kroger Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw (3 lb, Select Varieties): $7.00
- Kroger Single Serve Salad Bowls (5.5-6.7 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $11.00
- Bitchin' Sauce (7-9 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Southern Yellow Peaches or Yellow Nectarines: $1.29/lb
- Kroger Seedless Grapes (3 lb Clamshell, Select Varieties): $5.99
- Raspberries or Blackberries (9 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Washington Red Cherries: $3.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- 2 lb Strawberries or 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package): $3.99
- Private Selection Cara Cara Navel Oranges (3 lb) or Kroger Navel Oranges (4 lb): $4.99
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4.5-5.3 oz, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00 (with Digital Coupon)
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (5-8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger String Cheese (12 ct) or Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (6 ct): $2.29 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Simple Truth Almondmilk (59-64 fl oz) or Quaker Rice Crisps (2.6-3.52 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Classic Cake (6" or Angel Food Cake, 9-13 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Artesano Bread (20 oz) or Buns (8 ct): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Fresh Baked Cookies (12 ct, Select Varieties): $3.00
- Private Selection Fresh Baked Butter Croissants (Large 4 ct or Mini 12 ct): $5.00
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread (20.5 oz) or Malt O Meal Cereal (30-37 oz): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread (20 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Top Flight Wide or College Ruled Spiral Notebooks (70-Sheet): $0.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Simple Truth Organic Salads (16 oz) or Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (24 oz): $5.00
- Lay's Potato Chips (5-8 oz) or Cheetos (6.5-9 oz) or Sunchips (7 oz): 4 for $10.00 (with Card)
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz) or Instant Oatmeal (8-12 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Barilla Pasta (12-16 oz) or Minute Rice Cups (4 ct): $1.39 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal (9.2-15 oz) or Kroger Orange Juice (64 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Oscar Mayer Uploaded Lunchables (13.95-14.7 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Lance Sandwich Crackers (10 ct, Select Varieties): $3.79 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (158.6-170 fl oz, Select Varieties): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Keebler Sandwich Crackers (8 ct, Select Varieties): $1.99 each
- Cheez-It Family Size Crackers (17-21 oz) or Club Family Size Crackers (18.8 oz): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Doritos (9-10.75 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups (8-10 ct, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct) or Pringles Snack Cups (12 ct): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Coffee (20-29 oz Can, Select Varieties): $11.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups 10 ct): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (1.97-7.2 oz, Select Varieties): $0.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Post Cereal (10-16.6 oz) or Treetop Juice (64 fl oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Hamburger Helper (4.8-7.6 oz) or Maruchan Ramen (6 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley Bars (18-36 ct): $7.99
- Kroger Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz) or Juicy Juice (64 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (11.5 fl oz) or Velveeta Family Size Shells & Cheese (24 oz): $3.99
- Kroger Salad Dressing (16 fl oz, Select Varieties): $2.29
- Kingsford or Match Light Charcoal (12-16 lb, Select Varieties): $11.99
- Hostess Donettes (9.5-10.75 oz) or Chobani Greek Yogurt Drink (7 fl oz): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz) or Deluxe Mac & Cheese (12-14 oz): 2 for $3.00
- Kellogg's Giant Size Cereal (19.2-29.5 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00 (with Card)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (20-29 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kettle Brand Party Size Potato Chips (11.25-13 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz, Select Varieties) [Online Deal Days]: $0.99 each (with Pickup & Delivery Digital Coupon)
- Sparkling Ice (17 fl oz), Bai Beverage (18 fl oz), Snapple (16 fl oz), Maruchan Yakisoba (3.99-4.23 oz), Knorr Sides (4-5.7 oz), Nissin Ramen or Chow Mein (2.54-4 oz), Chef Boyardee (7.25-15 oz), Dole Pineapple (8 oz), Ranch Style Beans (15 oz), Van Camp's Pork and Beans (15 oz), Kellogg's Mega Size Rice Krispies Treats (2.2 oz), Frito-Lay Minis (1.6-2.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Outshine Fruit Bars (6 ct) or Smucker's Uncrustables (4 ct): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Cheese (32 oz, Select Varieties): $5.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Land O'Frost Premium Lunch Meat (9-16 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (6-10 ct, Select Varieties): $1.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kind Breakfast Bars (6 ct) or Granola (9-11 oz): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Barebells Protein Bar (1.94 oz, Select Varieties): $2.79
- Clif ZBars (10-12 ct) or Aloha Protein Bars (5 ct): $9.99
- Larabar (1.06-1.7 oz) or Core Water (30.40 fl oz): 10 for $10.00
- Kettle Brand Potato Chips (6-7.5 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49
- Big K (2 Liter, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00
- Nerds or Spree Candy (7.14-12 oz, Select Varieties): $3.99
- Sour Patch Kids Candy (3.5-8 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares (5-5.32 oz, Select Varieties): $6.99
- Haribo Gummi Candy (8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Lifesavers Mints (2.75-6.25 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99
- Nerds or Trolli Candy (18.5-28.8 oz, Select Varieties): $7.99
- Skittles Pop'd Candy (5.5 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99
Frozen on sale:
- Kroger Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches (12-16 ct): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14 fl oz or Bars 3 ct) or Edy's (48 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Breyer's Ice Cream (48 fl oz, Select Varieties): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nestle Drumstick Cones (8-20 ct) or Kroger Party Pail Ice Cream (128 fl oz): $6.99
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (130 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (23-29 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches (8-20 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Home Chef Fried Chicken (4-Piece or 5-Piece Drumsticks): $5.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$41.04
for 1 person · $41.04 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of July 22, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.