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
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb - not kosher, excluded
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb - not kosher, excluded
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb - not kosher (no fins and scales confirmed), excluded
- 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 - not kosher, excluded
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each - not kosher, excluded
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5 - kosher status unverified, excluded
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5 - kosher status unverified, excluded
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO - price not listed
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb - not kosher, excluded
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each - not kosher, excluded
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each): $8.99 each
- That's Smart! Chunk White Chicken (12.5 Oz.): $3.29 each

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
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $3.99/lb
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: $4.49/lb
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.): $3.99
- Food Club Green Beans or Food Club Corn (14.5-15.25 Oz.): price not listed
- Food Club Steamin' Easy Vegetables (10 Oz.): price not listed

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 - 2 lbs feeds 4, approx. $3.98 total, about $1.00/person
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4, approx. $4.49 total, about $1.12/person
- That's Smart! Chunk White Chicken (12.5 Oz.): $3.29 each - 2 cans feeds 4, approx. $6.58 total, about $1.65/person
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, approx. $15.98 total, about $4.00/person
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each): $8.99 each - 1 bird feeds 4, approx. $8.99 total, about $2.25/person
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, approx. $29.98 total, about $7.50/person

Why these meals: Chicken breast tenders at $1.99/lb and 81% lean ground beef at $2.99/lb are the real workhorses of this week, each feeding four people for under $5 total and anchoring two of the five dinners with completely different flavor profiles. The rotisserie chicken at $8.99 for a whole bird is a genuinely strong value for a ready-to-use protein, coming in cheaper per serving than the Top Round Roast, so it earns a spot as a practical midweek shortcut. The Top Round Roast at $7.99/lb is the single premium pick this week - it is a lean, flavorful braising cut that stretches well for four people and costs far less per serving than the New York Strip, which at nearly $15/lb would push the weekly total well past the comfortable range on its own. The Strip Steak is skipped entirely for that reason. Vidalia onions, tomatoes on the vine, half runner beans, potatoes, and corn on the cob from the produce sale round out every plate with fresh sides at minimal added cost, keeping the full five-night plan well within reach.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Pasta with Vidalia Onion
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion, then simmered with Food Club pasta sauce and tossed with Food Club pasta for a hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner. A sprinkle of fresh tomato on the vine on top adds brightness and color before serving.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh), Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.), Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, half of the 3 lb onion bag (roughly 1.5 lbs onions, use remainder later in the week), 0.5 lb tomatoes on the vine, 1 jar Food Club Pasta Sauce, and 1 box Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz feeds 4 generously).
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: Fresh Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then pan-seared until golden and cooked through in about 20 minutes. Half runner beans are simmered on the stovetop alongside boiled corn on the cob for a classic, complete plate.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack), Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown), Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs chicken breast tenders, 1 lb half runner beans, and 1 package Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) - use 4 ears for 4 people.
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: A Top Round Roast is seared on the stovetop then braised low and slow in beef broth with sliced Vidalia onion and Tasteful Selections potatoes until fork-tender and deeply savory. This is the week's most hands-off dinner - start it early in the afternoon and let the oven do the work.
Sale items used: Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total braising time
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Top Round Roast, remaining half of the 3 lb onion bag, and 1 package (16 oz) Tasteful Selections Potatoes. Make-ahead note: sear and start the braise by 3:30 PM for a 6:30 PM dinner; the roast holds well covered off heat for 30 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Top Round Roast - Wednesday Night Cafe

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Shredded Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Tomato
Description: A Food City rotisserie chicken is pulled apart by hand and warmed in a skillet with cumin and garlic, then served in warm tortillas topped with diced fresh avocado and tomato on the vine for a fast, flavorful taco night. This meal comes together in under 20 minutes since the chicken is already fully cooked.
Sale items used: Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 whole rotisserie chicken (shredded, feeds 4 well), 2 avocados at $1.00 each, and 0.5 lb tomatoes on the vine. Tortillas are a pantry staple listed below.
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: Tasteful Selections potatoes are baked until tender, then split and loaded with seasoned 81% lean ground beef cooked down with diced Vidalia onion and tomato for a filling, budget-friendly Friday dinner. Each potato is a complete meal on its own with the savory beef topping spooned generously over the top.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean), Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.)
Prep time: 50 minutes (40 minutes bake time, 10 minutes active)
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef, 1 package (16 oz) Tasteful Selections Potatoes (4 small-medium potatoes for 4 people), 0.5 lb tomatoes on the vine, and the remaining Vidalia onion from the bag purchased Monday (no additional onion purchase needed this day).

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) (2.5 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $7.48
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef) (2 lbs): $15.98
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each) (x1): $8.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) (x1 bag): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) (1.5 lbs total across Monday, Thursday, Friday): $1.94
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (1 lb): $1.99
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) (x1 package): $3.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.) (x2 packages): $5.98
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties) (x2 avocados): $2.00
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.) (x1 jar): $3.99
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.) (x1 box): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Beef broth (for braising the roast)
- Flour tortillas (for Thursday tacos)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs