Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag: $2.49/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack or Jumbo Pack: $2.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz.: $5.49
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs or more): $6.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Cabbage, Fresh: $0.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb. bag: $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe: $0.69/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Boston Butt Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw
Description: A small portion of Boston butt is slow-roasted low and slow until fork-tender, then pulled apart and piled over a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw dressed with apple cider vinegar, a touch of olive oil, and seasoning. This is a deeply satisfying, hands-off meal that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma and gives you tender, juicy pulled pork scaled perfectly for one.
Sale items used: Boston Butt ($2.49/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow roast (or use oven at 275F)
Serving note: 0.75 lb bone-in Boston butt yields roughly 1 solid serving of pulled pork; 1/4 small cabbage head for slaw; 1/4 Vidalia onion sliced thin into slaw
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Butt With a Crispy Bark
- Pulled Pork Coleslaw Sandwich
- Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (BBQ)

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Breast Stir-Fry with Cabbage and Vidalia Onions
Description: One boneless chicken breast is sliced thin and stir-fried in a hot skillet with shredded cabbage and sweet Vidalia onion slices until caramelized and slightly charred at the edges. Seasoned with garlic, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), black pepper, and a drizzle of sesame oil for a fast, wholesome weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast ($2.99/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 boneless chicken breast, approximately 6-8 oz (about 0.5 lb); 1/4 small head cabbage shredded; 1/2 Vidalia onion sliced
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
- Chicken And Cabbage Stir-Fry
- Cabbage Stir Fry (15 Minutes!)

Wednesday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Baked Beans Skillet with Sauteed Onions
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa is browned in a cast iron skillet until caramelized, then combined with savory baked beans and sweet sauteed Vidalia onion for a smoky, hearty one-pan dinner. This is a quick and filling weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes using almost entirely sale items.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa ($5.49 per 12 oz package), Food Club Baked Beans ($BOGO deal), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 4-5 oz kielbasa (roughly half the 12 oz package, saving the rest for another use); 1/2 can baked beans (14 oz portion); 1/2 Vidalia onion sliced and sauteed
Recipes:
- Delicious Baked Beans and Sausage
- Kielbasa Baked Beans
- Kielbasa and Baked Beans Slow Cooker Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Round Taco Bowls with Tomato, Cabbage, and Onion
Description: Seasoned 85% lean ground round is browned with garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, then served in a bowl over shredded fresh cabbage and topped with diced vine-ripe tomato and raw Vidalia onion for crunch and brightness. Finished with a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of hot sauce, this bowl is bold, filling, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean ($6.99/lb, buying 3 lbs minimum to qualify), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/3 lb ground round for one taco bowl serving; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 medium tomato diced; 1/4 Vidalia onion diced; NOTE - must purchase minimum 3 lbs to get the $6.99/lb price, freeze remaining cooked or raw portions for future meals
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls - Eat With Clarity

Friday
Meal: Seared Salmon Fillets with Tomato-Cabbage Relish and Dijon Vinaigrette
Description: A fresh salmon fillet is pat-dried and seared skin-side down in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy, then topped with a bright quick relish of diced vine tomato, shredded cabbage, and minced onion dressed with Grey Poupon Dijon vinaigrette. The Dijon dressing is whisked together with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a sharp, tangy complement to the rich salmon - completely dairy-free and restaurant quality.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets, Fresh ($9.99/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard ($2.99 for 8-10 oz jar)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet approximately 6 oz (0.375 lb); 1 medium tomato diced; 1/2 cup shredded cabbage; 1/4 Vidalia onion minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard whisked into vinaigrette
Recipes:
- Seared Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette
- Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Dijon Sauce
- Pan-Seared Salmon Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag (0.75 lb - smallest practical cut, ask butcher to portion): $1.87
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, 12 Oz. package (x1 package): $5.49
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh 85% Lean (3 lb minimum required for sale price, freeze remaining): $20.97
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh (0.4 lb, approximately 1 fillet): $4.00
- Green Cabbage, Fresh (1 lb - provides enough for all 5 meals): $0.69
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe (0.75 lb - approximately 2 medium tomatoes): $0.52
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb. bag (x1 bag - used across all 5 meals): $2.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, 14-18 Oz. (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1 bottle): $2.49 (estimated regular price; verify in store)
- Food Club Baked Beans, 28 Oz. (BOGO deal - buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1 can): $1.29 (estimated; verify in store)
- Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 8-10 Oz. (x1 jar): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos (for Tuesday stir-fry)
- Sesame oil (optional, for stir-fry)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Hot sauce (optional, for taco bowls)
- Lime (1 fresh lime, for taco bowls)