Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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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 pan-seared until golden, then tossed with fresh Hatch chile peppers and juicy Grainger County tomatoes for a smoky, summery skillet meal. Served over fluffy white rice, this quick weeknight dinner is bold, satisfying, and ready in under 30 minutes for two.
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 the full 18 oz sausage package split between 2 people; purchase about 0.5 lb Hatch chiles (approx. $0.75 worth) and about 0.75 lb tomatoes (approx. $1.41 worth); serve over 1 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 3 lb portion of bone-in pork shoulder is slow-braised with sliced Hatch sweet onions, garlic, and broth until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. Served over egg noodles, this hearty braise yields generous leftovers and fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 3 to 3.5 hours total braising time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3 lbs of pork shoulder at $1.99/lb for a total of $5.97; one 3 lb bag of Hatch sweet onions provides plenty for this meal and the week; make-ahead tip - braise on Sunday or earlier in the day and simply reheat at dinner time; serve over 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, then finished with melted Kroger shredded cheese for a one-pan meal packed with smoky, green chile flavor. This easy skillet dinner comes together in about 20 minutes and is perfect for a midweek meal for two.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage 19 oz ($5.00 each), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz ($1.49 each with digital coupon)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 19 oz sausage package for two generous servings; purchase about 0.75 lb asparagus (approx. $2.62 worth); one 6-8 oz package of Kroger cheese is plenty to top the skillet for two.
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 seasoned and skillet-browned with Hatch chile peppers and spices, then loaded into warm tortillas and topped with fresh Yucatan Hatch guacamole and diced Grainger County tomatoes. These bright, flavorful tacos are a lighter taco-night option that still delivers big on taste for two people.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Ground Chicken 16 oz ($2.99 each), Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz ($4.99 each), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz package of ground chicken makes 6 to 8 tacos, perfect for two people; purchase about 0.25 lb Hatch chiles (approx. $0.37 worth) and about 0.5 lb tomatoes (approx. $0.94 worth); use tortillas from pantry or pick up 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 in a rich garlic butter sauce alongside tender asparagus spears for a restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes. Served with a warm slice of Lewis Bakery bread for soaking up every drop of that golden garlic butter, this is an elegant and satisfying end to the week for two.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Lewis Bakery Half Loaf Bread 12 oz ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of shrimp from the 2 lb bag for two people (the remaining 1 lb can be frozen for later); at $6.99/lb the cost for 1 lb is $6.99; purchase about 0.75 lb asparagus (approx. $2.62 worth); one half loaf of Lewis Bakery bread is ideal for two with leftovers for the week.
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
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz (x1 package): $3.99
- Hatch Chile Peppers (0.75 lb total across Monday and Thursday): $1.12
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.25 lbs total across Monday and Thursday): $2.35
- Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In (3 lbs): $5.97
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1 bag): $3.99
- Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage 19 oz (x1 package): $5.00
- Asparagus (1.5 lbs total across Wednesday and Friday): $5.24
- Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz (x1 package, with digital coupon): $1.49
- Springer Mountain Ground Chicken 16 oz (x1 package): $2.99
- Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz (x1 container): $4.99
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag (x1 bag): $13.98
- Lewis Bakery Half Loaf Bread 12 oz (x1 loaf): $1.99
Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Egg noodles
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Garlic
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Chicken or beef broth (for pork braise)
- Salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Whole Beef Brisket (USDA Choice): $3.99/lb (after $2.00/lb digital coupon; regular with card $5.99/lb)
- Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In: $1.99/lb
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag: $6.99/lb
- Springer Mountain 92% Lean All Natural Ground Chicken or Chicken Patties, 16 oz: $2.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, 12-13 oz: 2/$7.00
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails, 3-4 oz: 2/$12.00
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets Farm-Raised: $9.99/lb
- Kroger 85% Lean Ground Beef, 1 lb package: $7.99 each
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breasts or Kroger Chicken Party Wings, 8 lb: $20.00 each
- Kroger Dinner Sausage, 18 oz: $3.99 each
- Schweid & Sons Burger Patties, 1.32-1.33 lb: $10.00 each
- Johnsonville Hatch Green Chile Smoked Sausage, 19 oz: $5.00 each
- Simple Truth Bacon, 12 oz: $5.00 each
- Just Bare Frozen Chicken, 36 oz: $14.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Bacon 12-16 oz or Kroger Beef Bacon 10 oz (select varieties): $4.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Private Selection Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, sliced to order or Grab & Go, In the Deli: $11.99/lb (with digital coupon)
- Private Selection Sliced Salami or Pepperoni, 5 oz: $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Frozen, 2.5 lb: $9.49 each (with digital coupon)
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Yucatan Hatch Guacamole, Mild or Medium, 7.5 oz, In the Deli: $4.99 each
- Private Selection Summer Hatch Chile Roll, select varieties, 10.6 oz, In the Deli: $9.99 each
- Private Selection Salad Bowls, select varieties, 6.25-8.45 oz: $5.00 each
- Private Selection Sliced Cheese, select varieties, 8 oz, In the Deli: $4.99 each
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders, Fully Cooked, select varieties, 5 ct: $5.00 each
Produce on sale:
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $1.88/lb
- Personal Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melons: 2/$6.00
- California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $1.88/lb (with digital coupon)
- Strawberries, 16 oz: $1.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Hatch Chile Peppers: $1.49/lb
- Hatch Sweet Onions, 3 lb bag: $3.99 each
- California Plums or Plumcots: $1.49/lb
- Kroger Pluots, 2 lb bag: $5.99 each
- Organic Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Cuties Seedless Mandarins or Kroger Cosmic Crisp Apples, 3 lb: $4.99 each
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Private Selection Signature Melons: $4.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic Blueberries, 18 oz: $6.99 each
- Mighties Ripe & Easy Green Kiwi, 2 lb: $6.00 each
- Private Selection Vidalia Sweet Onions, 3 lb: $3.79 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kroger Cheese, select varieties, 6-8 oz: $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Butter, select varieties, 16 oz: $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Chobani Greek Yogurt, select varieties, 4 ct: $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt, 24 oz: $3.79 each (with digital coupon)
- Chobani Greek Yogurt Drink, 7 fl oz or Built Puff Protein Bar, 1.41-1.45 oz: 2/$4.00
- Yoplait Go-Gurt, 8 ct or Dannon Danimals Smoothies, 6 ct: $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Lewis Bakery Half Loaf Bread, select varieties, 12 oz: $1.99 each
- Private Selection Buns, select varieties, 8 ct: $3.49 each
- Strawberry Crunch Cake, 8" or other varieties, In the Bakery: $9.99 each
- Angel Food Cake 9-13 oz or Private Selection Cupcakes, 4 ct: $6.00 each
- Private Selection Fresh Baked Butter Croissants Large 4 ct or Mini 12 ct or Bakery Fresh Muffins, 4 ct: $5.00 each
Pantry on sale:
- Prego Pasta Sauce, 14.5-24 oz or Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz: $1.59 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise, select varieties, 20-30 fl oz: $5.49 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Microwave Cups, 4 ct or Multipack 5 ct: $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Nabisco Oreo Family Size Cookies, 7.14-20 oz or Pepperidge Farm Cookies, 5-8.6 oz: $3.99 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Nabisco Snack Crackers, 3.5-8.5 oz or Keebler Cookies, 8.5-13.4 oz: $2.99 each (with Buy More Save More)
- General Mills Cereal, 8.9-14 oz or Jif Peanut Butter, 15-16 oz: $2.29 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Kellogg's Giant Size Cereal, 16.5-29.5 oz or Starbucks Iced Coffee, 48 fl oz: $4.99 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, 6-10 ct or Chex Mix, 7-8 oz: $1.99 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, 4.8-8 oz or Mission Tortilla Chips, 9-11 oz: $1.99 each (with Buy More Save More)
- Mott's Applesauce, 6 ct or Kroger Fruit Cups, 4 ct: 2/$5.00
- Stouffer's Family Size Entrées, select varieties, 28-40 oz: $8.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups, 8-10 ct or Community Coffee, 12 oz: $6.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Coffee, select varieties, 20-29 oz can: $9.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7-9 oz or Claussen Pickles, 20-32 fl oz: $3.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips, select varieties, 7.5-9 oz: 2/$5.00
- José Olé Taquitos, select varieties, 15-20 ct: $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Liquid I.V. Drink Mix, 6 ct or Chomps Chomplings Meat Sticks, 6 ct: $7.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Mission Carb Balance Tortillas, 8 ct or Morningstar Farms Entrée, 5.25-12 oz: $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's or Lean Cuisine Entrée, select varieties, 8-12.875 oz: 4/$10.00 (when you buy 4 with card)
- Nestlé Drumstick Cones, select varieties, 8-20 ct: $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
- California Pizza Kitchen or DiGiorno Pizza, select varieties, 13.4-28 oz: $6.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Eggo Waffles, 8-10 ct or Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, 9.2-15 oz: $2.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars, 4 ct Sandwiches or 3 ct: $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream, 14 fl oz or Bars 3-6 ct: $4.49 each (with Buy More Save More)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$53.10
for 2 people · $26.55 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of August 05, 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.