Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag: $2.49/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack or Jumbo Pack: $2.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 Ct.: $7.99/lb
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs or more): $6.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, Value Pack: $11.99/lb
- Previously Frozen Pork Baby Back Ribs: $6.99/lb
- Thomas Farms Grass Fed Ground Beef Patties, 10 Ct.: $14.99
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, Selected Varieties, 12-16 Oz.: BOGO
- Ball Park Beef Franks, Selected Varieties, 14-15 Oz.: BOGO
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz.: $5.49
- Wampler's Sausage, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.: $3.49
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon, Black Label, 2.52 Oz.: $3.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Turkey Line: $11.99/lb
- Jalapeno Stuffed Poppers: $11.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Cabbage, Fresh: $0.69/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe: $0.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb.: $2.99
- Fresh Blackberries, 6 Oz.: $1.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pulled Pork Cabbage Bowls with Creamy Slaw
Description: A slow-cooked Boston Butt is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and smoked paprika, then shredded and served over a bed of fresh shredded cabbage for 2 people. The creamy slaw is made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of celery salt, keeping the bowl rich, satisfying, and well under 20g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Boston Butt ($2.49/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Kraft Mayonnaise (BOGO)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow cook (or use a pressure cooker for 60-90 minutes)
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs of Boston Butt for 2 servings - yields roughly 0.75 lb of pulled pork per person after cooking. Use about 1 lb of cabbage total for the slaw base.
Recipes:
- Pulled Pork and Cabbage Bowls – Easy, Tasty, Low Carb
- Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw {Low-Carb and Gluten-Free}
- Coleslaw for Pulled Pork Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Seared Salmon Fillets with Vine Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: Two salmon fillets are seared skin-side down in butter until crispy, then finished with a simple pan sauce made from diced vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs for a bright and elegant low-carb dinner for 2. The tomatoes release their natural juices into the pan to create a light, savory sauce that pairs beautifully with the rich salmon.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets, Fresh ($9.99/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Food Club Butter (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon fillets (two 8 oz. fillets, one per person). Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes for the pan sauce.
Recipes:
- Keto Creamy Tuscan Salmon
- Keto Salmon Recipe with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Salmon Skillet with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet with Dijon Mustard Drizzle
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa is browned in a hot skillet alongside wedges of fresh green cabbage and thin-sliced Vidalia onion until everything is caramelized and tender, making a hearty one-pan dinner for 2. A finishing drizzle of Grey Poupon Dijon mustard adds a tangy depth that ties the whole skillet together without adding meaningful carbs.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa ($5.49 each), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 12 oz. package of kielbasa is sufficient for 2 people (6 oz. per person). Use about 1 lb of cabbage and a quarter of the onion bag (approximately 0.75 lb of onion).
Recipes:
- Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet
- Easy Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet (One-Pan!)
- Kielbasa and Cabbage Skillet (Low-Carb 30-Minute Dinner!)

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Lettuce-Free Taco Bowls over Shredded Cabbage
Description: Seasoned 85% lean ground beef is cooked with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion, then served over a warm shredded cabbage base instead of rice or tortillas, creating a filling and flavorful low-carb taco bowl for 2. Top with sliced vine tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream for a complete meal that stays well under 20g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Ground Round 85% Lean ($6.99/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Food Club Sliced Cheese ($1.88), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of ground round for 2 servings (0.5 lb per person). Use about 0.75 lb of cabbage as the base and 0.25 lb of tomatoes for topping.
Recipes:
- Beef Taco Bowls - Low Carb + Gluten Free
- Ground Beef Taco Cabbage Skillet
- Low Carb Cabbage Taco Skillet (Keto-Friendly)

Friday
Meal: Wampler's Breakfast-Style Sausage Patties with Bacon and Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Description: Wampler's sausage is formed into patties and pan-fried alongside crispy Oscar Mayer bacon strips, served with fluffy scrambled eggs loaded with melted shredded cheese for a protein-packed, zero-carb breakfast-for-dinner for 2. This meal requires no substitutions or carb-cutting creativity - it is naturally low-carb and deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Wampler's Sausage ($3.49 for 16 oz.), Oscar Mayer Bacon (BOGO), Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese (BOGO), Eggland's Best Large Eggs (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 16 oz. sausage package for 2 people (two patties each). Use 4 strips of bacon (2 per person) and 4 large eggs total (2 per person). Top scrambled eggs with approximately 2 oz. of shredded cheese shared between 2 servings.
Recipes:
- Easy Low Carb Breakfast Casserole with Eggs, Bacon, Cheese and Sausage
- Breadless Keto Breakfast Sandwich
- Keto Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boston Butt (1.5 lbs at $2.49/lb): $3.74
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh (1 lb at $9.99/lb): $9.99
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, 12 Oz. (x1 package): $5.49
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (1 lb at $6.99/lb): $6.99
- Wampler's Sausage, 16 Oz. (x1 package): $3.49
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, 12-16 Oz. (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, 2 packs purchased, charge for 1): $4.99
- Kraft Mayonnaise, 30 Oz. (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, 2 purchased, charge for 1): $4.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 6-8 Oz. (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, charge for 1): $2.99
- Eggland's Best Large Eggs, Dozen (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, charge for 1): $3.99
- Food Club Butter, 16 Oz. (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, charge for 1): $2.99
- Food Club Sliced Cheese, 7-8 Oz. (x1 package): $1.88
- Green Cabbage (3 lbs at $0.69/lb): $2.07
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.75 lb at $0.69/lb): $0.52
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb. bag (x1 bag): $2.99
- Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 8-10 Oz. (x1 jar): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh cloves or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika (for pulled pork)
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco bowls)
- Apple cider vinegar (for slaw dressing)
- Celery salt (for slaw)
- Fresh or dried herbs such as thyme or parsley (for salmon pan sauce)
- Sour cream (for taco bowls topping)