Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 75% Lean): $4.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $3.99 each
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO (price not listed)
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each): $8.99
- That's Smart! Chunk White Chicken (12.5 Oz.): $3.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $4.99/lb
- Loose Bananas: $0.59/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.99/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
- Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables (10 Oz.): price not listed
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: $4.49/lb

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $4.49 total, roughly $1.12/serving
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each - one package serves 4 = $4.99 total, roughly $1.25/serving
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 total, roughly $3.75/serving
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $29.98 total, roughly $7.50/serving
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $34.49 total, roughly $8.62/serving
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $45.98 total, roughly $11.50/serving

Why these meals: Chicken breast tenders and pork chops are the clear stars of this flyer at just $1.99/lb each, giving you two very different weeknight dinners for about $1 per person on protein alone. Ground beef at $2.99/lb anchors a third economical night, and the Kentucky Legend Ham at $4.99 for the whole package is a genuinely great flat-rate deal that feeds four for under $1.25 per person on protein. Flounder at $9.99/lb is the only seafood option that stays anywhere near a reasonable budget this week - shrimp at $22.99/lb and both strip steak options are simply too expensive to justify more than a passing glance, and the Top Round Roast, while cheaper per pound than the steaks, requires a large purchase that pushes per-serving cost well above the everyday proteins. Flounder earns the one premium night because it is the least expensive of the premium options and still delivers a restaurant-quality meal; the week's total lands comfortably within the $10-$18 per person range by leaning hard on the $1.99/lb proteins for four of the five nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Half Runner Beans with Vidalia Onion over Pasta
Description: Browned 81% lean ground beef is cooked with sliced Vidalia onion and tender half runner beans, then tossed with Food Club pasta and Food Club pasta sauce for a hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner. The beans add bulk and a fresh garden flavor that makes this feel like a full Southern-Italian mashup without any dairy in sight.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown), Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.), Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 lb half runner beans (fresh, trimmed and snapped), half of the 3 lb onion bag (roughly 1.5 lbs used across the week), one 12-16 oz package of Food Club Pasta, and one 23-24 oz jar of Food Club Pasta Sauce. Serves 4 generously.
Recipes:
- Dairy-free Ground Beef Stroganoff

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: Bone-in or boneless assorted pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside oven-roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes and halved vine tomatoes that caramelize in the pan drippings. It is a simple, complete plate with no dairy needed and big savory flavor from the natural juices.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted), Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs pork chops (approximately 4 chops), one 16 oz package of Tasteful Selections Potatoes, and 1 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine. Halve the potatoes before roasting at 425 degrees F for 20-25 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 garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil then baked at 400 degrees F until flaky and tender, served alongside boiled or grilled Food Club corn on the cob and fresh sliced avocado. The mild, delicate fish pairs beautifully with the sweet corn and creamy avocado for a bright, summery plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught), Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs flounder fillets (roughly 4 portions at about 6 oz each), one package of Food Club Corn on the Cob (4 Ct. package, one ear per person), and 2 avocados (2 x $1.00 each). Bake fillets at 400 degrees F for 12-15 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: Sliced Kentucky Legend Ham is pan-seared until lightly caramelized, then brushed with a simple mustard glaze and served with sauteed half runner beans and Vidalia onion cooked down until soft and sweet. This is a classic Southern-style plate that comes together in under 30 minutes with almost no effort.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced), Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Food Club Squeeze Mustard (8 Oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced), 1 lb of half runner beans (trimmed and snapped), and the remaining Vidalia onion from the 3 lb bag. One 8 oz bottle of Food Club Squeeze Mustard is used for the glaze and will have plenty left over.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Breast Tender Stir-Fry with Tomatoes on the Vine and Vidalia Onion over Pasta
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are sliced and cooked in a hot skillet with Vidalia onion and fresh vine tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and olive oil, then served over Food Club pasta for a light but filling end-of-week dinner. The bright tomatoes and sweet onion create a natural pan sauce that keeps everything moist and flavorful without any cream or butter.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs chicken breast tenders, 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, the remaining Vidalia onion from the 3 lb bag, and one 12-16 oz package of Food Club Pasta. Slice tenders into bite-sized pieces before cooking for even, quick browning.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced) (1 package): $4.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) (1 bag): $2.99
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.) (1 package): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) (2 lbs): $2.58
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) (1 package): $3.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties) (2 avocados): $2.00
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.) (1 jar): $2.99 (limit pricing applies, 1 jar)
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.) (2 packages): $5.98 (limit pricing applies, 2 packages)
- Food Club Squeeze Mustard (8 Oz.) (1 bottle): $2.99 (limit pricing applies, 1 bottle)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lemon juice or fresh lemons
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano