Food City Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The two Sanderson Farms chicken options are the clear workhorses of this week, coming in under $1 per serving and anchoring two of the five nights with very different preparations so dinner never feels repetitive. Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb gives you a hearty, satisfying beef night for about $2.25 per person, and the Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey with the digital coupon at $7.99/lb is a smart pick for a lighter, quick-cooking night at $2.00 per serving. The Bottom Round Roast at $6.99/lb rounds out the economical half of the week with a braised preparation that stretches the cut beautifully. Top Sirloin Steak at $8.99/lb earns the single premium night as the most affordable steak on the flyer, and pairing it with the on-sale russet potatoes keeps that evening from blowing the budget. The Prime Top Sirloin at $10.99/lb and both Dietz & Watson Turkey at $10.99/lb were deliberately skipped to keep the week's total in a reasonable range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Garlic Russet Potatoes
Description: (Meat) Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, resting while the potatoes finish. Diced russet potatoes are parboiled and pan-fried in olive oil with garlic and herbs for a crispy, satisfying side that soaks up the pan drippings.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (approximately one breast per person) and 1 bag of Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) - use about half the bag tonight and reserve the rest for Thursday. Clip the digital coupon before checkout to get the $1.49/lb price.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef and Pasta in Marinara
Description: (Meat) Ground chuck is browned in a skillet with diced onion and garlic, then simmered with Food Club Pasta Sauce until rich and thick for a hearty meat sauce. Cooked Food Club Pasta is tossed with the sauce and served family-style with sliced Italian Bread on the side.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 Lbs. or More; Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz); Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz); Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Ground Chuck (the 3 lb or more requirement means you will buy a 3 lb package at $5.99/lb - use 1.5 lbs tonight and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for another use), 1 jar of Food Club Pasta Sauce, 1 package of Food Club Pasta, and 1 loaf of Italian Bread. Total for the 3 lb package is $17.97; only 1.5 lbs is used for this meal at a cost of $8.99.

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Breast Tenders Skillet with Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: (Meat) Chicken Breast Tenders are seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and olive oil, then cooked in a hot skillet until lightly charred on the edges and fully cooked through, giving them a bold, smoky flavor. Firecracker Brussels Sprouts are roasted in the oven alongside with olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy, caramelized contrast.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms; Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders and 1 lb of Firecracker Brussels Sprouts. Roast the Brussels sprouts at 425 degrees F for 20-22 minutes while the tenders cook on the stovetop.
Recipes:
- Chicken & Brussels Sprouts Skillet
- Harvest Chicken Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Thursday
Meal: Braised Bottom Round Roast with Russet Potatoes
Description: (Meat) Bottom Round Roast is seared on all sides in a Dutch oven with olive oil, then braised low and slow in beef broth with garlic, onion, and herbs until fork-tender and deeply flavorful. The remaining russet potatoes from Monday are cut into chunks and added to the braising liquid in the final 45 minutes, absorbing all the savory juices.
Sale items used: Bottom Round Roast, Certified Angus Beef; Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) (remainder from Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, approximately 2.5 hours total braising time - start by 4:30 PM for a 7:00 PM dinner, or braise the roast the night before and reheat gently with the potatoes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Bottom Round Roast. Use the remaining half of the 5 lb potato bag from Monday (no additional potato purchase needed). Make-ahead note: the roast can be braised Wednesday evening and reheated Thursday for a weeknight-friendly finish.
Recipes:
- POT ROAST | Babish

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Dietz & Watson Maple Turkey and King's Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Description: (Meat) Top Sirloin Steaks are brought to room temperature, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic, then seared in a cast-iron skillet to a perfect medium, rested, and sliced thin against the grain for serving. Thin-sliced Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey is layered onto King's Hawaiian Rolls alongside the sliced steak for a festive, surf-and-turf-style slider spread that makes the premium steak go further across four plates.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef; Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey; King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of Top Sirloin Steak (sliced thin, it stretches across 4 people when combined with the turkey), 0.5 lb of Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey (clip the digital coupon for $7.99/lb pricing), and 1 package of King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct). This is the premium night; the steak cost is kept lower by using just 1 lb and pairing it with the turkey sliders.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $2.98
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean (3 lbs - use 1.5 lbs, freeze remainder): $17.97
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $3.98
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb): $6.99
- Bottom Round Roast, Certified Angus Beef (2 lbs): $13.98
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) (1 bag, used across Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef (1 lb): $8.99
- Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey (0.5 lb, with digital coupon): $4.00
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct) (1 package): $3.99
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz) (1 jar): $1.00
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz) (1 package): $1.00
- Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily (1 loaf): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Beef broth (for braising the roast)
- Onion