Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $2.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties): $1.00 each
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.): $3.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Half Runner Beans with Vidalia Onion over Pasta
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with sliced Vidalia onion and tender half runner beans, then served over pasta for a hearty and satisfying weeknight dinner for two. The natural sweetness of the Vidalia onion balances the savory beef, and the whole dish comes together in one pan with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Half Runner Beans at $1.99/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions at $2.99 (3 lb bag), Food Club Pasta at sale price
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (about 0.5 lb per person) at $2.99, approximately 0.5 lb half runner beans, and roughly one-quarter of the 3 lb Vidalia onion bag (shared across the week). Cook about 4 oz dry pasta per person (8 oz total). The onion bag will be used across multiple meals this week so the full bag cost is spread out.
Recipes:
- Dairy-free Ground Beef Stroganoff

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Two bone-in assorted pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside oven-roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes and halved vine tomatoes that caramelize beautifully with olive oil and garlic. This is a simple, colorful plate that highlights fresh produce and a budget-friendly cut.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) at $1.99/lb, Tasteful Selections Potatoes (16 Oz.) at $2.99, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork chops (two chops, about 0.5 lb each) for $1.99. Use the full 16 oz bag of Tasteful Selections potatoes split between two people. Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes at $0.65. Roast potatoes and tomatoes together at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes while the chops sear on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Easy Recipe)
- One Pan Pork Chops and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Flounder Fillets with Food Club Corn on the Cob and Avocado
Description: Wild-caught flounder fillets are seasoned with lemon, garlic, and herbs then baked until flaky and light, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and sliced fresh avocado for a clean, dairy-free summer meal. The avocado adds a creamy richness that complements the mild flounder without any dairy needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) at $3.99, Fresh Avocados at $1.00 each
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of flounder fillets (about 0.5 lb per person) for $9.99. Buy one pack of Food Club Corn on the Cob and use 2 ears for this meal (remaining ears can be used as sides later in the week). Buy 2 avocados at $1.00 each. Bake flounder at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Flounder Recipe (Easy, Flaky, Fast!)
- Flounder with Corn & Avocado

Thursday
Meal: Glazed Kentucky Legend Ham Steaks with Half Runner Beans and Vidalia Onion
Description: Thick slices of Kentucky Legend quarter sliced ham are pan-glazed with a simple honey-mustard mixture until caramelized and sticky, then plated alongside half runner beans sauteed with sliced Vidalia onion. This is a quick, satisfying meal that uses pantry staples to elevate an affordable deli ham.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced) at $4.99 each, Half Runner Beans at $1.99/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham package provides ample servings for two people at $4.99 flat. Use approximately 0.5 lb of half runner beans (purchased as part of a 1 lb purchase shared with Monday). Use about one-quarter of the Vidalia onion bag purchased earlier in the week. Glaze ham slices in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Breast Tender Stir-Fry with Tomatoes on the Vine and Vidalia Onion over Pasta
Description: Fresh Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are stir-fried in a hot skillet with sliced Vidalia onion and vine tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and a splash of oil, then served over pasta for a bright and filling end-of-week dinner. The tomatoes break down slightly into a light pan sauce that coats the pasta and chicken beautifully.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.29/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (already purchased Monday), Food Club Pasta (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken breast tenders (family pack, about 0.5 lb per person) for $1.99. Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes at $0.65. Use remaining Vidalia onion from the bag purchased Monday. Cook about 4 oz dry pasta per person (8 oz total) from the pasta purchased earlier in the week.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef, 81% Lean (1 lb): $2.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Sanderson Farms (1 lb): $1.99
- Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Assorted (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets, Wild Caught (1 lb): $9.99
- Kentucky Legend Ham, Quarter Sliced (x1): $4.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions, 3 lb bag (x1): $2.99
- Half Runner Beans (1 lb): $1.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, 16 Oz. (x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.29
- Food Club Corn on the Cob, 4-8 Ct. (x1): $3.99
- Fresh Avocados (x2): $2.00
- Food Club Pasta, 12-16 Oz. (x1): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos (for Friday stir-fry)
- Honey and Dijon mustard (for Thursday ham glaze)
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon (for Wednesday flounder)
- Dried Italian herbs or seasoning blend
- Red pepper flakes (optional)