Kroger Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Beef Brisket with Onions and Roasted Petite Spudling Potatoes
Description: A small brisket piece is slowly braised with sweet onions until fork-tender, making enough for two plus a little leftover. Petite spudling potatoes roast alongside until crisp and golden and soak up the savory pan juices.
Sale items used: Beef Brisket, Yellow Onions, Petite Spudling Potatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, about 3 hours total
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs brisket (leftovers for sandwiches), 2 medium yellow onions (about 1 lb total), and 1 bag spudlings (use about half the bag, save the rest for another use). Braise covered at 300 F for 2.5 to 3 hours with water or broth, salt, and pepper. Timing note: braise the brisket a day ahead and reheat in its juices, then roast the potatoes fresh at 425 F for 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Braised Beef Brisket with Roasted Potatoes
- Braised Brisket with Root Vegetables Recipe
- Braised Brisket

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Sausage and Pepper Skillet with Barilla Pasta
Description: Sliced sausage browns in a skillet with sweet peppers and onion, seasoned with smoked paprika for a smoky finish. It is tossed with al dente pasta for a quick, filling weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Barilla Pasta, Yellow Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package sausage links (about 12 oz), about 2 cups sliced mini sweet peppers (half the bag), half an onion left from Monday, and 6 oz (about half a box) dry Barilla pasta. Finish with a splash of pasta water and a little olive oil.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage and Pepper Pasta Skillet
- Smoked Sausage Pasta
- SMOKED SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND PASTA SKILLET

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Tyson Family Pack Frozen Chicken with Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Description: Frozen chicken pieces are baked at high heat with a simple seasoning rub until golden and cooked through. They are served with steamed vegetables for an easy, low-effort dinner.
Sale items used: Tyson Family Pack Frozen Chicken, Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
Prep time: 10 minutes active, about 50 minutes total
Serving note: Bake about 1 lb of the chicken (roughly half the family pack, freeze the rest) at 425 F until it reaches 165 F inside, following package timing. Steam 1 bag of vegetables per the package, enough for 2. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Frozen Chicken Tender Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Veggies and Chimichurri Sauce
- Chicken and Vegetables Sheet-Pan Meal Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Avocado and Salad Kit
Description: Two salmon fillets are seared skin-side down until crisp and flaky. They are served over a fresh salad kit topped with sliced avocado.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Large Avocado, Private Selection Salad Kit
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb salmon (two 8 oz fillets, a generous portion), 1 large avocado (the second in the 2 for $3.00 deal goes in Friday's burgers), and 1 salad kit. Sear 4 to 5 minutes per side with salt, pepper, and a little oil, and toss the salad with the kit dressing.
Recipes:
- Salmon Avocado Salad
- Pan Seared Salmon with Chunky Avocado Salad
- Pan Seared Salmon With Avocado Salsa

Friday
Meal: Smashed Lean Beef Burgers on Kroger Buns with Cheese
Description: Two thin beef patties are smashed on a hot skillet for crisp, lacy edges and topped with melted cheese. They are served on soft buns with sliced avocado on the side or on top.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Buns, Sargento Cheese, Large Avocado
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef formed into 4 balls (about 4 oz each) for 2 double-stack burgers, or save half for another meal. Use 4 slices of cheese from 1 Sargento pack, 1 pack of buns (use 2), and the second avocado. Season with salt and pepper and smash hard on a very hot skillet.
Recipes:
- Smashed Beef Burgers and Sauce Recipe
- Smash Burger Recipe (THE Best-Ever)
- The Best Smash Burgers [How To]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Beef Brisket (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Petite Spudling Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Yellow Onions (2 lbs): $2.38
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers (x1): $6.00
- Barilla Pasta (x1): $1.39
- Tyson Family Pack Frozen Chicken (x1): $8.00
- Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (x1): $1.79
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 lb): $8.99
- Large Avocado (x2, 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Private Selection Salad Kit (x1): $3.99
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (x1): $8.99
- Kroger Buns (x1): $1.79
- Sargento Cheese (x2, 2 for $5.00): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Beef broth or water for braising
- Optional burger toppings and condiments