Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Potato Wedges
Description: Crispy oven-baked wings are tossed in a dairy-free spice rub and served alongside golden russet potato wedges roasted on the same sheet pan. It is a hearty, budget-friendly dinner sized for two.
Sale items used: Covington Farms Chicken Wings, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of chicken wings (about 10 to 12 wings) and 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes (about 3 medium, cut into wedges) from the 10 lb bag. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Roast at 425 F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once halfway.
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Potato Wedges (Oven Baked)
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Potatoes
- Crispy chicken wings with potato wedges

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Breast Tender and Potato Stew with Mirepoix
Description: Tender chicken breast pieces simmer with diced russet potatoes and a savory mirepoix base in a dairy-free broth. The potatoes thicken the stew naturally, so it is creamy-tasting without any dairy.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb., Mirepoix or Trinity Mix
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken breast tenders (cut into bite-size pieces), 1 lb of russet potatoes (about 2 medium, diced), and about 1/3 lb of the mirepoix (roughly 1 cup). Add 3 cups of broth, 1 tsp thyme, and salt and pepper. Saute the mirepoix in 1 tbsp olive oil, then simmer everything for about 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- 30-Minute Herbed Chicken & Potato Stew
- Chicken Potato Stew - Cookin Canuck
- Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Round and Pork and Beans Chili
Description: Browned lean ground round simmers with pork and beans, diced fresh tomato, and mirepoix for a thick, smoky chili. The sweetness of the pork and beans balances the chili spices, and the recipe is sized for two bowls with a little left over.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean, Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb of ground round, 1 can of pork and beans, 1/2 lb of beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 large, diced), and about 1/3 lb of mirepoix (roughly 1 cup). Season with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp tomato paste, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Stovetop Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Ground Beef Chili Recipe
- Beef and Pork Chili Made Easy in the Slow Cooker

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared New York Strip Steak with Garlic Skillet Tomatoes and Pork and Beans
Description: A well-seared New York strip is sliced and served with garlic-sauteed beefsteak tomato wedges and warmed pork and beans. The steak is cooked in olive oil, with no butter basting, and the tomatoes soak up the pan juices.
Sale items used: USDA Select New York Strip Steak, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Van Camp's Pork and Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of New York strip total (two steaks of about 8 oz each), 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes (about 2 medium, cut into wedges), and 1 can of pork and beans. Sear the steaks 3 to 4 minutes per side in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and rest for 5 minutes. Cook 2 minced garlic cloves and the tomatoes in the same pan for 3 to 4 minutes.
Recipes:
- New York Strip Steak with Green Beans and Blistered Tomatoes

Friday
Meal: Mirepoix and Egg Frittata
Description: Softened mirepoix and a little diced leftover potato are baked into fluffy eggs for a simple, protein-rich dinner. It starts on the stovetop and finishes in the oven, with no cheese or milk needed.
Sale items used: That's Smart Large Eggs, Mirepoix or Trinity Mix, Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, the remaining 1/3 lb of mirepoix (roughly 1 cup), and 1 small russet potato (about 1/2 lb, finely diced). Whisk the eggs with 2 tbsp water, salt, and pepper, with no milk. Saute the vegetables in 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet until tender, add the eggs, and bake at 375 F for 12 to 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Dairy-Free Keto Frittata
- Easy Dairy-free Frittata
- Dairy Free Frittata (Very Customizable)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (x1 bag): $3.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack (1 lb): $2.99
- Mirepoix or Trinity Mix (1 lb): $4.99
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh 85% Lean (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Van Camp's Pork and Beans (x2 cans): $1.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- USDA Select New York Strip Steak (1 lb): $7.99
- That's Smart Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder and fresh garlic (2 cloves)
- Chili powder and cumin
- Dried thyme
- Tomato paste
- Dairy-free chicken broth or bouillon cubes (about 3 cups prepared)