Food City Kosher Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: Chicken Breast Tenders at $2.99/lb is the standout deal this week, anchoring two dinners at just about $1.50 per person each night. Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb and Bottom Round Roast at $6.99/lb fill out two more solid weeknight dinners at very reasonable per-person costs. Russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and canned goods from the sale round out the meals inexpensively, and the Old El Paso items at $0.79 each make taco night one of the cheapest and most satisfying meals of the week.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Tacos with Tomatoes and Corn
Description: (Meat) Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso Seasoning Mix, then spooned into crispy Old El Paso Taco Shells and topped with diced Tomatoes on the Vine and Food Club Corn. This is a fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that comes together entirely from sale items in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix, Old El Paso Taco Shells, Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), Food Club Corn (14.5-15.35 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck for 4 people; buy 2 boxes of Old El Paso Taco Shells (2/$3.00 deal, 8-10 shells per box) to have enough shells for 4 generous servings; use 1 packet Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79), about 0.75 lb tomatoes, and 1 can Food Club Corn ($0.79).
Recipes:
- The Best Homemade Taco Meat
Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Braised Bottom Round Roast with Russet Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: (Meat) A Bottom Round Roast is seared in a heavy pot, then braised low and slow in the oven with chicken broth, Vidalia Onions, and chunked Russet Potatoes until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables have absorbed all the savory pan juices. This is a deeply satisfying one-pot dinner that fills the kitchen with great aroma.
Sale items used: Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms)
Prep time: 20 minutes active; braise 2.5 to 3 hours in oven at 325 degrees F - start by 4:30 PM for a 7:00 PM dinner
Serving note: Use a 2 lb roast for 4 people at $6.99/lb = $13.98; use about 2 lbs of russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag ($3.99 for the bag, which will serve multiple meals this week); use 0.5 lb Vidalia Onions. Make-ahead note: the roast can be braised the night before and reheated gently on the stovetop - the flavor actually improves overnight.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast Tenders with Sweet Potatoes and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: (Meat) Fresh Chicken Breast Tenders are seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates and cooked in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and cooked through, served alongside roasted Sweet Potatoes and steamed Baby Cut Carrots for a colorful, balanced plate. The natural sweetness of the vegetables pairs beautifully with the savory, herb-crusted chicken.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms), Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown), Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders for 4 people at $2.99/lb = $5.98; use about 1.5 lbs of Sweet Potatoes at $0.79/lb = $1.19; use 1 bag Baby Cut Carrots ($1.69); use 1 packet McCormick Grill Mates (buy 2 for $3.00, use one now and save one for later in the week).
Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Stuffed Bell Pepper Bowls with Tomatoes and Russet Potato Wedges
Description: (Meat) Seasoned ground chuck is cooked with diced Tomatoes on the Vine and Old El Paso Seasoning Mix, then spooned into halved bell peppers and baked until the peppers are tender, served alongside crispy oven-roasted Russet Potato wedges seasoned with the second McCormick Grill Mates packet. This hearty baked dinner uses a completely different flavor profile and presentation from Monday's taco night.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more), Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active; bake 30 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees F
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground chuck for 4 people at $5.99/lb = $8.99; use about 0.5 lb tomatoes; use 1 packet Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79); use about 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes from the same 10 lb bag; use the second McCormick Grill Mates packet from the 2/$3.00 purchase. Bell peppers are a pantry staple for this recipe.
Recipes:
- Kosher Stuffed Peppers
Friday
Meal: Grilled New York Strip Steak with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: (Meat) New York Strip Steaks from the Certified Angus Beef Family Pack are seasoned simply and grilled to your preferred doneness, then rested and sliced, served alongside caramelized Vidalia Onion halves and roasted Sweet Potato rounds that were cooked alongside on the grill or in the oven. This is a proper end-of-week dinner that feels special without requiring any complicated technique.
Sale items used: New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of New York Strip Steak for 4 people at $14.99/lb = $29.98; use about 0.5 lb Vidalia Onions at $0.99/lb = $0.50; use about 1 lb Sweet Potatoes at $0.79/lb = $0.79. Slice steaks against the grain after a 5-minute rest for best texture.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more) (3 lbs. total across Monday and Thursday): $17.97
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef) (2 lbs.): $13.98
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms) (2 lbs.): $5.98
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack) (2 lbs.): $29.98
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.) (x1 bag): $3.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown) (2.5 lbs. total across Wednesday and Friday): $1.98
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown) (1.25 lbs. total across Monday and Thursday): $2.11
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) (1 lb. total across Tuesday and Friday): $0.99
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.) (x1 bag): $1.69
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.) (x2 boxes, 2/$3.00): $3.00
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.) (x2 packets at $0.79 each): $1.58
- Food Club Corn (14.5-15.35 oz.) (x1 can): $0.79
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.) (x2 packets, 2/$3.00): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and roasting)
- Chicken broth (for braising the roast on Tuesday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Bell peppers (for Thursday's stuffed pepper bowls)
- Aluminum foil or a covered oven-safe pot for braising
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$87.04
for 4 people · $21.76 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.