Kroger Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Kroger Dinner Sausage with Hatch Chile Peppers and Tomatoes over Rice
Description: Sliced Kroger Dinner Sausage is seared golden in a hot skillet, then tossed with fresh-chopped Hatch chile peppers and juicy Grainger County tomatoes for a smoky, summery one-pan meal. Everything is spooned over fluffy white rice for a satisfying and colorful weeknight dinner built entirely from this week's best deals.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz ($3.99 each), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the 18 oz sausage link (roughly 6 oz) for one serving, saving the rest for another use; buy approximately 0.25 lb Hatch chiles ($0.37) and 0.5 lb tomatoes ($0.94); serve over about 1/2 cup dry rice cooked from pantry.

Tuesday
Meal: Braised Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In with Hatch Sweet Onions and Garlic over Egg Noodles
Description: A manageable 2 lb bone-in pork shoulder portion is slow-braised low and slow in a savory broth with sliced Hatch sweet onions and plenty of garlic until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. The rich braising liquid becomes a light pan sauce spooned over egg noodles, making a hearty and comforting meal with plenty of leftovers for the week.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours total (braise in oven)
Serving note: Buy approximately 2 lbs of pork shoulder ($3.98) - bone-in yield is about 60%, giving roughly 1.2 lbs of cooked meat across multiple servings; use one-quarter of the Hatch Sweet Onions bag (about 0.75 lb); this is a great make-ahead meal - braise on Tuesday and refrigerate leftovers for easy reheating later in the week; cook egg noodles from pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage and Asparagus Skillet with Kroger Cheese
Description: Sliced Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet alongside tender-crisp asparagus spears, creating a smoky, slightly spicy one-pan dinner with bold Southwestern flavor. A generous handful of melted Kroger cheese is scattered over the top just before serving, tying the whole skillet together with a creamy, savory finish.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage 19 oz ($5.00 each), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Kroger Cheese select varieties 6-8 oz ($1.49 each with digital coupon)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the 19 oz sausage (roughly 6 oz) for one serving, saving the rest; buy approximately 0.5 lb asparagus ($1.75); use about 1.5 oz of the cheese block (one-quarter to one-third of the package) melted over the top.
Recipes:
- Hatch Green Chile Sausage Quiche - The Night Owl Chef
- Mexican Skillet Lasagna - Super Safeway
- Sausage & Veggie Skillet - Brita Cooks

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Springer Mountain Ground Chicken Tacos with Hatch Guacamole and Tomatoes
Description: Springer Mountain ground chicken is browned and seasoned in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then loaded into warm tortillas with a generous spoonful of Yucatan Hatch guacamole and fresh-diced Grainger County tomatoes. This taco night comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers bright, fresh flavor with a creamy Hatch chile kick in every bite.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain 92% Lean Ground Chicken 16 oz ($2.99 each), Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz ($4.99 each), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz package of ground chicken - cook it all and use half for tonight's tacos (about 8 oz cooked), refrigerating the rest for a quick lunch scramble; buy 0.33 lb tomatoes ($0.62); use about half the guacamole container (roughly 3.75 oz) for one taco night serving; use pantry tortillas or Mission Carb Balance Tortillas on sale.
Recipes:
- Once-A-Week Ground Chicken Tacos (Easy 15 Minute Dinner)

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Sauteed Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp with Asparagus and Lewis Bakery Bread
Description: Plump peeled and deveined shrimp are sauteed quickly in a generous knob of garlic butter with a squeeze of lemon, then plated alongside tender asparagus spears cooked in the same pan. A thick slice of Lewis Bakery bread is toasted and served alongside for soaking up every drop of the rich, garlicky pan sauce.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct Raw 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Lewis Bakery Half Loaf Bread 12 oz ($1.99 each), Kroger Butter select varieties 16 oz ($2.99 each with digital coupon)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The shrimp is sold by the pound at $6.99/lb in a 2 lb bag - buy the full 2 lb bag ($13.98) and use about 0.5 lb (roughly 15 to 20 shrimp) for tonight's dinner, freezing the remaining 1.5 lbs for future meals; buy 0.5 lb asparagus ($1.75); buy one half loaf of Lewis Bakery bread and use 1 to 2 slices tonight; use about 1.5 tablespoons of butter from the 16 oz package.
Recipes:
- One Pan Butter Garlic Shrimp - Carlsbad Cravings
- Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus - low carb, keto, healthy
- One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe | Eatwell101

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz (x1): $3.99
- Hatch Chile Peppers (0.25 lb): $0.37
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.83 lb total, used Monday and Thursday): $1.56
- Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In (2 lbs): $3.98
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage 19 oz (x1): $5.00
- Asparagus (1 lb total, split between Wednesday and Friday): $3.49
- Kroger Cheese select varieties 6-8 oz (x1, with digital coupon): $1.49
- Springer Mountain Ground Chicken 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz (x1): $4.99
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag (x1): $13.98
- Lewis Bakery Half Loaf Bread 12 oz (x1): $1.99
- Kroger Butter 16 oz (x1, with digital coupon): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Egg noodles
- Garlic (fresh)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Chicken or beef broth (for braising pork)
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon (for shrimp)
- Flour or corn tortillas