Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $7.99/lb
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $5.00
- Ground Chuck (80% lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz.): $2.49
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 oz.): $3.99
- Boneless Pork Chops (center cut): $3.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (41/50 ct.): $8.99/lb
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings: $7.99/lb
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $3.99
- Jimmy Dean Sausage (16 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz.): $2.49
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa (12 oz.): $4.99
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb.): $2.99
- Corn on the Cob (4 pk.): $2.99
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.): Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz.): $2/$6.00 ($3.00 each)
- Bananas: $0.59/lb
- Strawberries or Blueberries (16 oz. or pint): 3/$10.00
- Blackberries (6 oz.): $1.49
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $3.99/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters: $0.79

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Baked Potatoes and Corn on the Cob
Description: Two Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin steaks are seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and black pepper then grilled to your preferred doneness for a satisfying summer dinner. Served alongside two fluffy baked potatoes topped with dairy-free olive oil and chives, plus two ears of sweet corn on the cob brushed with olive oil and grilled.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak ($7.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes ($2.99/8 lb.), Corn on the Cob 4-pack ($2.99)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb. of sirloin (2 steaks around 8 oz. each), use 2 baking potatoes from the 8 lb. bag, and use 2 ears from the 4-pack of corn
Recipes:
- Grilled Sirloin Steak with Baked Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables
- Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, Corn
- Steak and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage sliced into coins is tossed with cubed specialty potatoes, bell pepper, and onion on a single sheet pan with olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika for an easy one-pan meal. Everything roasts together at 400 degrees until the potatoes are golden and the sausage edges are caramelized, making cleanup a breeze.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 14 oz. ($1.79), Specialty Potatoes Basket & Bushel 24 oz. ($3.00 for one bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The full 14 oz. package of smoked sausage divides well into 2 generous servings, paired with one full 24 oz. bag of specialty potatoes
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage, Potatoes & Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner (Italian Sausage & Potatoes)
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Tender Lettuce Wraps with Salsa and Cole Slaw
Description: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic then pan-seared or grilled until cooked through, then sliced and nestled into crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves. Each wrap is topped with Crav'n Flavor Salsa and a scoop of creamy Fresh Express Cole Slaw for a light and crunchy dairy-free meal.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms ($2.99/lb), Crav'n Flavor Salsa 15-16 oz. ($0.99), Fresh Express Cole Slaw 14 oz. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3/4 lb. of chicken tenders for 2 people (about 6-8 tenders total), one jar of salsa, and one bag of cole slaw mix - the BOGO deal means you get a second bag free to use on Thursday
Recipes:
- Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
- 30-Minute Chicken Lettuce Wraps (PF Chang's Copycat)
- Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Zesty Lime Crema

Thursday
Meal: Tilapia Fish Tacos with Corn Salsa and Cole Slaw
Description: Fresh Tilapia Fillets are seasoned with lime juice, cumin, and chili powder then pan-seared in Crisco Oil until flaky and golden, then broken into chunks and tucked into small lettuce cups or corn tortillas. A quick corn salsa made from leftover corn on the cob, diced onion, and Crav'n Flavor Salsa is spooned on top along with the remaining Fresh Express Cole Slaw for a vibrant dairy-free taco night.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), Fresh Express Cole Slaw 14 oz. (second free bag from BOGO deal), Crav'n Flavor Salsa ($0.99 - use remaining from Wednesday), Corn on the Cob (use 2 remaining ears from Monday's 4-pack), Crisco Oil 40 oz. ($4.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3/4 lb. of tilapia fillets (roughly 2 medium fillets) to make 4 to 6 tacos for 2 people
Recipes:
- Easy Fish Tacos with Slaw Recipe
- Fish Tacos (gluten free & dairy free)
- Paleo Fish Tacos and Coleslaw (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free)

Friday
Meal: Backyard Bacon Cheeseburger Night - Dairy-Free Style
Description: Juicy 80/20 Ground Chuck patties are seasoned and grilled or pan-seared to perfection, then topped with crispy Wright Bacon strips, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, and ketchup - skipping the cheese entirely to keep things fully dairy-free without sacrificing any of the classic backyard burger flavor. Served on Food City Buns that are included in a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal, alongside leftover baked potatoes from Monday sliced and pan-fried as home fries.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% lean ($5.99/lb), Wright Bacon 24 oz. ($5.00), Food City Buns 8 ct. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1 pack), Food Club Ketchup 32 oz. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Food Club Mustard 8 oz. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb. of ground chuck to make 2 large half-pound burgers or 4 quarter-pound patties, cook 4 strips of bacon from the 24 oz. package, and use 2 buns from the 8-count pack
Recipes:
- Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole {Paleo, No Added Sugar}
- Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak (approx. 1 lb.): $7.99
- Basket & Bushel Jumbo Baking Potatoes (8 lb. bag): $2.99
- Corn on the Cob 4-pack: $2.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79
- Specialty Potatoes Basket & Bushel (24 oz., 1 bag): $3.00
- Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms (approx. 3/4 lb.): $2.24
- Crav'n Flavor Salsa (15-16 oz.): $0.99
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1): $3.49 (estimated regular price, get 2 bags)
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (approx. 3/4 lb.): $5.24
- Ground Chuck 80% lean (1 lb., buying 3 lb. minimum required - freeze remaining): $5.99
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $5.00
- Food City Buns 8 ct. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1): $2.49 (estimated regular price)
- Food Club Ketchup 32 oz. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1): $2.49 (estimated regular price)
- Food Club Mustard 8 oz. (Buy 1 Get 1 Free - pay for 1): $1.49 (estimated regular price)
- Crisco Oil 40 oz.: $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for baked potatoes and grilling)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for multiple meals)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika (for sheet pan dinner)
- Cumin (for chicken tenders and fish tacos)
- Chili powder (for chicken tenders and fish tacos)
- Lime juice or fresh limes (for tilapia)
- Fresh lettuce (romaine or iceberg, for wraps and burgers)
- Fresh tomato (for burgers)
- Fresh onion (for sheet pan dinner, corn salsa, and burgers)
- Bell pepper (for sheet pan dinner)
- Fresh chives or green onions (for baked potatoes)
- Small corn tortillas if preferred over lettuce cups for tacos
- Cooking spray or additional oil

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of all "Buy on sale" items:
- Sirloin Steak: $7.99
- Baking Potatoes: $2.99
- Corn on the Cob: $2.99
- Smoked Sausage: $1.79
- Specialty Potatoes: $3.00
- Chicken Tenders: $2.24
- Salsa: $0.99
- Cole Slaw (BOGO, pay for 1): $3.49
- Tilapia Fillets: $5.24
- Ground Chuck: $5.99
- Bacon: $5.00
- Buns (BOGO): $2.49
- Ketchup (BOGO): $2.49
- Mustard (BOGO): $1.49
- Crisco Oil: $4.49

Total: $52.66 for 2 people | $26.33 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the Food City sales flyer for June 24 - June 30, 2026 and may vary by location. Per-pound meat prices are estimated based on typical cut weights for 2 servings. The Ground Chuck requires a 3 lb. minimum purchase per the sale terms - remaining portions can be frozen for future meals. BOGO item prices shown are estimates based on typical store pricing. Check your local Food City store for actual pricing and availability before shopping.