Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.): $5.00
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $3.99
- Covington Farms Chicken Wings: $7.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz.): $2.49
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak: $7.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (80% lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (41/50 ct.): $8.99/lb
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets: $6.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (center cut): $3.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Top Sirloin Steak: $10.99/lb
- Jimmy Dean Sausage (16 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Beef Franks (14-15 oz.): $3.99
- Ball Park Meat Franks (15 oz.): $2.49
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Kielbasa (12 oz.): $4.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.): Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Blackberries (6 oz.): $1.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak with Creamy Bacon Coleslaw
Description: A single 6-8 oz. Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak is seared in a hot skillet with garlic and butter until perfectly cooked to your preferred doneness. It is served alongside a creamy, low-carb coleslaw made from Fresh Express Cole Slaw mix tossed with crumbled bacon, a touch of sour cream, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak, Wright Bacon, Fresh Express Cole Slaw, Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 steak (6-8 oz.), approximately 1.5 cups coleslaw mix, 2 strips bacon crumbled, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cloves garlic
Recipes:
- Herbed Garlic Butter Steak Bites
- Keto Coleslaw with Pickle Juice
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tuesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Egg Scramble with Cream Cheese Sauce
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet, then folded into soft scrambled eggs and finished with a simple warm cream cheese sauce thinned with a splash of heavy cream. This hearty, protein-packed breakfast-for-dinner scramble comes together in under 20 minutes and keeps net carbs extremely low.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Food Club Cream Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Roughly 4-5 oz. sliced smoked sausage (about 1/3 of the 14 oz. package), 3 large eggs, 2 oz. cream cheese (1/4 of the 8 oz. package), 1 tablespoon butter, salt and pepper to taste
Recipes:
- Keto Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Eggs
- Sausage Breakfast Scramble - Low Carb
- Low Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tenders with Bacon and Shredded Cheese
Description: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders are coated in a low-carb almond flour and parmesan crust, then pan-fried until golden and crispy. They are topped with crumbled crispy bacon and a generous handful of Kraft Shredded Cheese melted over the top for a satisfying, cheesy finish.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms), Wright Bacon, Kraft Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 6-8 oz. chicken tenders (2-3 tenders), 2 strips bacon, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, almond flour and parmesan for coating (pantry), 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil for pan-frying
Recipes:
- Easy Keto Chicken Tenders Baked or Air Fryer
- Crispy, Crunchy Keto Chicken Tenders
- Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders

Thursday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Shrimp Skillet with Cream Cheese Butter Sauce
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage and thawed cooked shrimp are sauteed together in a single skillet until lightly caramelized, then finished with a rich cream cheese and butter pan sauce seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. This one-pan meal is deeply satisfying, nearly zero-carb, and comes together in well under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Cooked Shrimp, Food Club Cream Cheese, Food Club Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 4-5 oz. sliced Eckrich sausage (about 1/3 of the package), 4-5 oz. cooked shrimp (roughly 8-10 shrimp from the package), 2 oz. cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, 1-2 garlic cloves minced
Recipes:
- Creamy Spicy Keto Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
- Low Carb Shrimp and Sausage Skillet
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Recipe

Friday
Meal: Boneless Pork Chops with Bacon-Sour Cream Pan Sauce and Cheese
Description: A single center-cut boneless pork chop is seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden brown, then rested while a quick pan sauce is built from crispy bacon bits, Food Club Sour Cream, and pan drippings. The chop is plated and topped with the warm bacon-sour cream sauce and a melted layer of Kraft Shredded Cheese for a rich, indulgent low-carb finish.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops (center cut), Wright Bacon, Food Club Sour Cream, Kraft Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 boneless pork chop (approximately 6-8 oz.), 2 strips bacon chopped, 2-3 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce
- Creamy Bacon Pork Chops
- Baked Creamy Garlic Pork Chops

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin Steak (approx. 0.5 lb. for 1 serving): $4.00
- Wright Bacon (24 oz.) - used across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $5.00
- Fresh Express Cole Slaw (14 oz.) - Buy 1 Get 1 Free, use 1 bag: $2.99 (estimated half price or buy 2 get second free - budget 1 bag value at approximately $3.00, but BOGO makes it effectively free with purchase)
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (14 oz.): $1.79
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, approx. 0.5 lb.): $1.50
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (12-14 oz.): $2.49
- Cooked Shrimp (approx. 0.5 lb.): $4.50
- Boneless Pork Chops (center cut, 1 chop approx. 0.5 lb.): $2.00
- Food Club Cream Cheese (8 oz.) - used Tuesday and Thursday: $1.69
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.) - used Monday and Friday: $1.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz.) - used Wednesday and Friday: $3.49
- Food Club Butter (16 oz.): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Almond flour (for chicken tender coating) - not on sale, pantry item
- Parmesan cheese (for chicken tender coating) - not on sale, pantry item
- Garlic cloves or garlic powder
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes
- Apple cider vinegar (for coleslaw dressing)
- Heavy cream (optional, for cream cheese sauce on Tuesday)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Reviewing all "Buy on sale" items listed above:
- Sirloin Steak portion: $4.00
- Wright Bacon: $5.00
- Cole Slaw (BOGO - budgeted at $3.00 for the pair, use 1 bag): $3.00
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: $1.79
- Chicken Tenders portion: $1.50
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage: $2.49
- Cooked Shrimp portion: $4.50
- Boneless Pork Chop portion: $2.00
- Cream Cheese: $1.69
- Sour Cream: $1.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: $3.49
- Butter: $3.49

Total: $34.94 for 1 person | $34.94 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the Food City sales flyer for the week of June 24 - June 30, 2026, and may vary by location. Meat prices listed per pound are estimates based on typical single-serving portion sizes. The BOGO coleslaw deal requires purchasing two bags - budget accordingly or split with a neighbor. Check your local Food City store for actual pricing and availability before shopping.