Food City Kosher 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
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each): $8.99

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., Frozen): $3.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Pasta with Vidalia Onion
Description: Brown 1 lb of 81% lean ground beef in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion, then stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer with garlic and Italian seasoning over cooked pasta for a hearty one-pan dinner. This quick weeknight meal comes together in under 30 minutes and uses olive oil in place of any dairy to keep it strictly kosher meat.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb), Food Club Pasta ($1.99/lb limit sale)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef total for 2 people; assume 0.5 lb tomatoes on the vine at $1.29/lb = $0.65; use about one-third of the 3 lb onion bag; cook 6 oz dry pasta from pantry. No dairy of any kind.
Recipes:
- Easy Spaghetti Recipe with Ground Beef (Rich Homemade Sauce)
- Ground Beef Pasta - Nourish and Fete
- Easy Creamy Ground Beef Pasta • Salt & Lavender

Tuesday
Meal: (Meat) Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Tenders with Half Runner Beans and Corn on the Cob
Description: Season 1 lb of fresh Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then sear in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Serve alongside simmered half runner beans and steamed corn on the cob for a simple, satisfying kosher meat dinner.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms ($1.99/lb), Half Runner Beans ($1.99/lb), Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen ($3.99 per pack)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenders for 2 people (0.5 lb per person); use 0.75 lb half runner beans at $1.99/lb = $1.49; use 2 ears from the frozen corn on the cob pack (remainder stores in freezer). No dairy of any kind.
Recipes:
- Pan Fried Chicken Tenders on the Stove (Juicy in 8 Minutes) - Mindy's Cooking Obsession

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Braised Top Round Roast with Vidalia Onion and Potatoes
Description: Sear a 1.5 lb top round roast in olive oil, then braise low and slow in beef broth with sliced Vidalia onion, garlic, and herbs until fork-tender. Nestle the Tasteful Selections potatoes into the braising liquid during the last 45 minutes so they absorb all the savory juices.
Sale items used: Top Round Roast Certified Angus Beef ($7.99/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag, already purchased Monday), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99 per 16 oz bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total (braise in oven)
Serving note: Use a 1.5 lb roast for 2 people at $7.99/lb = $11.99; use the full 16 oz potato bag; use remaining onion from the bag bought Monday. Make-ahead tip: start the braise early afternoon so it is ready by dinnertime; leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day. No dairy of any kind.
Recipes:
- Top Round Roast - Wednesday Night Cafe

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Tomato
Description: Pull the meat from half of a Food City rotisserie chicken, season with cumin and garlic, and pile into warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado and fresh diced tomato. This fast assembly meal is ready in under 15 minutes and is a great use of a convenient deli purchase that stays fully kosher meat.
Sale items used: Rotisserie Chicken ($8.99 each), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados ($1.00 each), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One whole rotisserie chicken feeds 2 generously for tacos with leftovers; buy 1 chicken at $8.99; buy 2 avocados at $1.00 each = $2.00; use 0.5 lb tomatoes at $1.29/lb = $0.65; corn tortillas from pantry or add to list. No dairy of any kind.
Recipes:
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos | Tried and True Recipes
- Quick and Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos - Savory Simple

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Ground Beef Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Tomato and Onion
Description: Bake two large russet potatoes until fluffy, then top each with a savory mixture of seasoned 81% lean ground beef, diced Vidalia onion, and fresh tomato cooked together in olive oil. This filling kosher meat meal skips all dairy toppings and instead finishes with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs for richness.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99 per 16 oz bag), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.29/lb), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag, already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 60 minutes (45 minutes bake time, 15 minutes active)
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground beef for 2 people at $2.99/lb = $2.24; use the full 16 oz potato bag (contains small-to-medium potatoes, use 2 larger ones or all for generous portions); use 0.5 lb tomatoes at $1.29/lb = $0.65; use remaining Vidalia onion from the bag. No dairy of any kind.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (1.75 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $5.23
- Chicken Breast Tenders Sanderson Farms (1 lb): $1.99
- Top Round Roast Certified Angus Beef (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Rotisserie Chicken (1 whole): $8.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (1 bag, 3 lb): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1.5 lbs total across the week): $1.94
- Half Runner Beans (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (2 bags, 16 oz each): $5.98
- Avocados (2 individual): $2.00
- Food Club Corn on the Cob Frozen (1 pack): $3.99
- Food Club Pasta (1 box, 12-16 oz): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Salt and black pepper
- Beef broth (for braising Wednesday)
- Corn tortillas (for Thursday tacos)
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro