Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Kroger Boneless Pork Chops with Idahoan Mashed Potatoes and Kroger Steamable Vegetables
Description: Two pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then finished with a little butter. They are served with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for an easy, comforting dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger Boneless Pork Chops (5 ct), Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, Kroger Steamable Vegetables
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cook 2 chops from the 5-count pack (about 4 to 5 oz each) and freeze the other 3 for another meal. Prepare 1 packet of Idahoan potatoes (about 2 to 3 servings) and the whole 12 oz bag of vegetables. Season the chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and sear 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Classic Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Green Beans and Mushrooms and Mashed New Potatoes
- Pan Fried Pork Chops (with Pan Sauce!)
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Mini Sweet Pepper Skillet Stir-Fry over Minute Rice
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned with sliced mini sweet peppers and a quick soy-garlic sauce. It is spooned over fluffy microwave rice for a fast weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey, Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Minute Rice Microwave Cups
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz of turkey (about 8 oz per person) and half the 1 lb bag of mini sweet peppers (about 8 oz, sliced). Save the other half of the peppers for Wednesday. Microwave the 2 rice cups, one per person. Season with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Stir Fry
- Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry
- Ground Turkey and Peppers Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon with Mini Sweet Peppers and Knorr Sides
Description: Two salmon fillets roast on one sheet pan alongside the remaining mini sweet peppers until the fish is flaky and the peppers are lightly charred. A Knorr side cooked on the stovetop rounds out the plate with almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Farm-Raised), Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, Knorr Sides
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of salmon (about 0.5 lb per person) and cut it into 2 fillets. Roast the fish and the remaining half bag of peppers (about 8 oz) at 425 F for 12 to 15 minutes with oil, salt, pepper, and lemon. Prepare 1 Knorr side per the package, which serves 2 with a little left over.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chili Lime Salmon
- Sheet Pan Salmon With Asparagus & Peppers
- Sheet Pan Harissa Salmon and Vegetables
Thursday
Meal: Bacon, Cheese and Egg Frittata with Sliced Avocado and Grapes
Description: Crisp bacon and shredded cheese are folded into fluffy beaten eggs and baked in an oven-safe skillet until set and golden. It is served with creamy sliced avocado and sweet grapes on the side for a balanced dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Bacon, Kroger Eggs, Kraft Cheese, Medium Avocados, Red or Black Seedless Grapes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 4 to 5 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled), and about 1 cup of shredded cheese (half the package). Slice 2 avocados, one per person. Serve with about 1 lb of grapes (assumed total weight). Bake at 375 F for 15 to 18 minutes after starting the eggs on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Avocado Frittata {With Crispy Bacon}
- Bacon and Cheese Frittata
- Bacon, Egg and Cheese Frittata
Friday
Meal: Carando Meatball, Tomato and Pasta Soup
Description: Savory Carando meatballs simmer in a tomato and broth base with small pasta until tender. The result is a hearty bowl of soup for two with plenty of comfort and flavor.
Sale items used: Carando Meatballs, Campbell's Tomato Soup, Swanson Broth (14.5 oz), Kroger Pasta
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Combine 1 can of tomato soup, 1 can of broth, and 1 can of water. Add about 10 to 12 meatballs (roughly half the 16 oz pack) and 3 to 4 oz of dry pasta, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepper. Freeze the remaining meatballs and pasta for another meal.
Recipes:
- Meatball Soup
- Italian Meatball Soup
- Quick Italian Meatball Soup
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Kroger Boneless Pork Chops, 5 ct (x1 pack): $5.00
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, 4.1 oz (x1): $0.99
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables, 12 oz (x1): $0.99
- Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey, 16 oz (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers, 1 lb bag (x1): $2.99
- Minute Rice Microwave Cups, 2 ct (x1): $0.99
- Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 lb): $9.99
- Knorr Sides (x1): $0.99
- Smithfield Bacon (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Eggs, 18 ct (x1): $1.99
- Kraft Cheese, 7-8 oz (x1): $1.99
- Medium Avocados (x2): $1.76
- Red or Black Seedless Grapes (1 lb): $1.99
- Carando Meatballs, 16 oz (x1): $5.00
- Campbell's Tomato Soup, 10.75 oz (x1): $0.99
- Swanson Broth, 14.5 oz (x1): $0.99
- Kroger Pasta (x1): $0.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Butter and a splash of milk (for the mashed potatoes and frittata)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Soy sauce and ground ginger
- Italian seasoning
- Lemon
- Onion (optional, for the soup and frittata)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz): $3.99 each
- Boneless Strip Steaks (USDA Choice, Family Pack): $11.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon (12-16 oz): $3.99 each
- Kroger Dinner Sausage (12-16 oz): $2.99 each
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (16-25 oz): $5.99 each
- Kroger Fully Cooked Bacon (6.3 oz): $7.99 each
- Kroger Entrée (16 oz): $6.99 each
- Private Selection Italian Meat (3-4 oz): $4.49 each
- Butterball Turkey (Frozen, Grade A, 10 lbs and up): $1.28/lb
- Carando Meatballs (16 oz): $5.00 each
- Kroger Boneless Pork Chops (5 ct): $5.00 each
- Kroger 80% Lean Beef Patties (8 ct, 1.9 lb): $12.00 each
- First Light Farms Wagyu Burger (1 lb): $10.00 each
- Kroger Breakfast Sausage (12-16 oz) / Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (16 oz) / Fun Pack Lunchables (8.8-10.7 oz): $2.99 each
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (16 oz): $6.49 each
- Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Farm-Raised): $9.99/lb
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
- José Olé Taquitos or Mini Tacos (15-20 ct): $5.49 each
- Double L Ranch Boneless Turkey (serves 4-6): $95.00
- Double L Ranch Boneless Ham (serves 4-6): $80.00
- Butterball Bone-In Turkey (serves 6-8): $95.00
- Private Selection Bone-In Ham (serves 6-8): $85.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (7-9 oz): $2.99 each
- Brownie Bites (10.6-11.9 oz) / Mini Muffins (12 ct): $5.00 each
Produce on sale:
- Private Selection Campari Tomatoes (1 lb) / Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (3 ct): 2 for $6.00
- Medium Avocados: $0.88 each
- Red or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Raspberries or Blackberries (6 oz): $2.99 each
- Kroger Cosmic Crisp or Envy Apples (3 lb Bag): $5.99 each
- Kroger Bartlett, Bosc or Anjou Pears (4 ct): $5.00 each
- Fresh Cut Fruit Bowls (18 oz): $5.00 each
- Mini Cucumbers (2 lb Bag): $5.00 each
- Kroger Mini Sweet Peppers (1 lb Bag): $2.99 each
- Kroger Red Onions (3 lb Bag): $4.29 each
- Private Selection Asian Pears (3 ct Package): $8.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Cheese (7-8 oz): $1.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic Milk (64 fl oz) / Kerrygold Butter (8 oz): $3.99 each
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (5.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Kroger Eggs (Large, Grade A, 18 ct): $1.99 each
- Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt (4 ct): $3.19 each
- Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt (4-Pack): $2.49 each
- Kroger Cheese (32 oz): $4.99 each
- Simple Truth Almondmilk (59-64 fl oz): 2 for $5.00
- Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz): $2.99 each
- Cool Whip (8 oz): $2.00 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Mini Cupcakes (12 ct): $5.00 each
- Glazed Donuts (12 ct): $5.00 each
- Fresh Baked Cookies (12 ct): $3.00 each
- Blueberry Muffins (4 ct): $5.00 each
- Pumpkin or Apple Pie (8"): $5.00 each
- Kroger Buns (8 ct): $1.99 each
- Stonefire Naan (2-4 Pack): 2 for $6.00
- Kroger Pie Crusts (2 ct): 2 for $5.00
- Private Selection Detroit Style Pizza (34 oz): $12.00 each
Pantry on sale:
- Progresso Soup (18-19 oz): 8 for $10.00
- Miracle Whip (30 fl oz) / Kraft Mayo (22 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Nature Valley Bars (5-24 ct): $4.99 each
- Cheez-It Family Size Crackers (17-21 oz) / Club Family Size Crackers (18.8 oz): $4.49 each
- Post Cereal (10-16.6 oz): $1.79 each
- Jif Peanut Butter (40 oz): $4.99 each
- Rao's Pasta Sauce (32 oz): $7.99 each
- Goldfish Crackers (26.7-27.3 oz) / Starbucks Refreshers Concentrate (32 fl oz): $7.99 each
- Blue Diamond Almonds (16 oz) / Chomps Chomplings Meat Sticks (6 ct): $6.99 each
- General Mills Chex Cereal (12-14 oz) / Tree Top Juice (64 fl oz): $1.99 each
- Kroger Coffee Pods (120 ct): $29.99 each
- Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (15-19.1 oz): $1.99 each
- Heinz Ketchup (32 oz) / Duke's Mayonnaise (30 fl oz): $3.49 each
- GoGo Squeez Applesauce Pouches (12 ct): $6.99 each
- Kellogg's Cereal (8.9-16.1 oz): $2.29 each
- Peet's Coffee (18 oz Bag) / Stumptown Coffee (12 oz Bag): $13.99 each
- Dasani Water (24-Pack, 16.9 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (36 fl oz) / Velveeta Shells & Cheese (3 ct): $5.99 each
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups (32 ct): $18.99 each
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (9-12 oz) / King Arthur Flour (5 lb): $5.00 each
- Jell-O Family Size Gelatin or Pudding Mix (0.6-6 oz) / Jet-Puffed Mini Marshmallows (10 oz): 3 for $5.00
- Pyrex Bakeware: $6.99 and up each
- Nature Valley Bars (5-12 ct) / Mott's Applesauce (6 ct): 2 for $5.00
- Nabisco Family Size Oreo or Chips Ahoy Cookies (8-20 oz): $3.49 each
- Campbell's Soup (10.5 oz) / Private Selection Pasta (16 oz): 3 for $5.00
- Swanson Broth (32 oz) / Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce (14 oz): 2 for $5.00
- Quaker Instant Oatmeal (6-10 ct): $1.49 each
- Fritos (9.25-10 oz) / Miss Vickie's Potato Chips (6-8 oz) / Smartfood Popcorn (5.5-7.75 oz): $2.99 each
- Lindt Lindor Truffles (5.1 oz): $5.99 each
- Annie's Mac & Cheese (5.5-6 oz) / Simple Truth Organic Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz): 2 for $3.00
- King Arthur Organic Flour (5 lb) / Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour (16 oz): $7.99 each
- Pacific Organic Soup (32 oz) / Simple Truth Protein Soup (24 oz): 2 for $7.00
- Kevin's Side Dish (16 oz) / Kevin's Chicken Entrée (16 oz): $5.00 each
- Patak's Simmer Sauce (14.5-15 oz) / Chutney (12 oz): $4.99 each
- Kroger Whole Cashews (8.5 oz): $4.99 each
- Kroger Basmati Rice (5 lb): $8.49 each
- Simple Truth Organic Coconut Flakes or Chips (8 oz): 2 for $3.00
- Simple Truth Organic Ghee (14 oz): $10.99 each
- Kroger Family Size Appetizers (16-33 oz): $9.49 each
- Big K (2 Liter): $1.00 each
- Kroger Salad Dressing (16 fl oz): 2 for $4.00
- Maxwell House Coffee (23.17-30.6 oz Can): $10.99 each
- 40-Pack Kroger Purified Water (16.9 fl oz) / General Mills Giant Size Cereal (20-29 oz): $3.99 each
- Party Size Ruffles (12.5-13 oz): $5.99 each
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables (12 oz): $0.99 each
- Knorr Sides (4-5.7 oz): $0.99 each
- Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup (10.5 oz): $0.99 each
- Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup (10.75 oz): $0.99 each
- Campbell's Gravy (10.5 oz): $0.99 each
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes (4.1 oz): $0.99 each
- Minute Rice Microwave Cups (2 ct): $0.99 each
- Kroger Pasta (12-16 oz): $0.99 each
- Kind Bar (1.4 oz): $0.99 each
- Del Monte Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz): $0.99 each
- Martha White Muffin Mix (7-7.6 oz): $0.99 each
- Pillsbury Moist Supreme Cake Mix (15.25 oz): $0.99 each
- Takis (2.5-4 oz): $0.99 each
- Slim Jim (.97 oz): $0.99 each
- Sparkling Ice (17 fl oz): $0.99 each
- Swanson Broth (14.5 oz): $0.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Private Selection Ice Cream (48 fl oz): $5.00 each
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14 fl oz) / Edy's (48 fl oz): $2.99 each
- Lean Cuisine Entrée (5.25-11.5 oz): $1.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars (5-6 ct): $2.99 each
- Farm Rich French Toast Sticks (18.4 oz): $4.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct): $4.99 each
- Pillsbury Cookie Dough (14-16 oz) / Pie Crusts (2 ct): $2.99 each
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz) / Impossible Entree (7.2-14 oz): $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$45.62
for 2 people · $22.81 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of November 04, 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.