Food City Gluten-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
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 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 Potato Hash with Vidalia Onions
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Tasteful Selections potatoes and sweet Vidalia onions until golden and crispy. This hearty one-pan hash is naturally gluten-free and comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner for two.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Tasteful Selections Potatoes (16 Oz.) at $2.99, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of ground beef total for two people (about 6 oz per person), one full 16 oz bag of potatoes diced small, and roughly one medium Vidalia onion sliced. The 3 lb bag of onions will carry over for Wednesday and Friday meals.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
- Easy Hamburger Hash

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Half Runner Beans and Vine Tomatoes
Description: Two bone-in assorted pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden brown and juicy, then rested while fresh half runner beans are sauteed alongside sliced vine tomatoes. The beans and tomatoes create a bright, summery side that pairs perfectly with the savory pork.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) at $1.99/lb, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb, Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork chops total (two chops, roughly 0.5 lb each), 0.75 lb of half runner beans, and 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes. The half runner beans bag will carry over for Friday's meal, so buying 1.5 lbs total covers both days efficiently.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Roasted Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil then baked until golden and tender, served alongside roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes and caramelized Vidalia onion wedges. Everything roasts together on one sheet pan for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Tasteful Selections Potatoes (16 Oz.) at $2.99, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99 (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken tenders for two people. Use one full 16 oz bag of potatoes and about one medium Vidalia onion from the bag already purchased Monday. Total active cook time is about 15 minutes; the oven does the rest at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Fresh Flounder Fillets with Corn on the Cob
Description: Wild-caught fresh flounder fillets are lightly coated in gluten-free seasoning and pan-fried in butter until flaky and golden, served with sweet Food Club frozen corn on the cob. This light and flavorful seafood dinner is simple, fast, and completely gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) at $3.99
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of flounder fillets total (about 0.5 lb per person, which is typically one to two fillets each). Buy one 4-count bag of frozen corn on the cob and use two ears for this meal. Verify the corn on the cob package contains no gluten-containing additives before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Pan-Fried Flounder with Gluten-Free Breading
- Pan Cooked Flounder Fillets

Friday
Meal: Glazed Kentucky Legend Ham Steaks with Sauteed Half Runner Beans
Description: Thick-cut Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham steaks are pan-seared and glazed with a simple honey and gluten-free mustard glaze until caramelized and sticky, served alongside tender sauteed half runner beans. This quick and crowd-pleasing dinner wraps up the week with bold flavor and minimal effort.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced) at $4.99 each, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb (remainder from Tuesday purchase)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham package provides ample portions for two people - slice into two generous steaks. Use the remaining half runner beans from the 1.5 lb purchase made on Tuesday (approximately 0.75 lb remaining). Confirm the Kentucky Legend ham label reads gluten-free, as most varieties are but it is worth verifying on the package.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh 81% Lean (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, 16 Oz. (x2 bags, one for Monday and one for Wednesday): $5.98
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions, 3 Lb. (x1 bag, used Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): $2.99
- Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Assorted (1 lb): $1.99
- Half Runner Beans, Locally Grown (1.5 lbs, covers Tuesday and Friday): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Fresh (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Sanderson Farms Fresh Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets, Wild Caught (1 lb): $9.99
- Food Club Corn on the Cob, 4 Ct. (x1 bag): $3.99
- Kentucky Legend Ham, Quarter Sliced (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Gluten-free seasoning blend or gluten-free all-purpose seasoning
- Honey (for ham glaze)
- Gluten-free mustard (check label)
- Garlic powder and onion powder