Food City Low-Carb 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
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- 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
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties): $1.00 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Vidalia Onions and Tomatoes
Description: A single bone-in pork chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then topped with sweet Vidalia onion slices and fresh vine tomatoes sauteed in the same pan. The result is a juicy, satisfying low-carb dinner with rich savory pan juices and under 10g net carbs.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) at $1.99/lb, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.29/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bone-in pork chop, approximately 0.5 lb. Slice one quarter of a Vidalia onion and use about 0.25 lb of vine tomatoes. The onion bag will carry over for Thursday and Friday meals.

Tuesday
Meal: Bacon and Ground Beef Stuffed Avocados
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with crumbled bacon and spooned into two fresh avocado halves for a rich, filling low-carb meal. The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with the savory beef and bacon mixture, keeping net carbs well under 10g.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Kentucky Legend Bacon (16 Oz.) at $3.99 each, Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados at $1.00 each
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.33 lb of ground beef and 2 strips of bacon from the 16 oz. package. Purchase 2 avocados at $1.00 each. Leftover bacon keeps refrigerated for the week.
Recipes:
- Bacon Wrapped Avocado Burger Bombs
- Bacon Wrapped Avocado Beef Bombs

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Flounder Fillets with Half Runner Beans
Description: A fresh wild-caught flounder fillet is lightly seasoned and pan-fried in butter until flaky and golden, served alongside tender half runner beans cooked with a little garlic and olive oil. This simple, elegant plate is naturally low-carb and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of flounder fillet and 0.5 lb of half runner beans. Estimated flounder cost is $5.00 and beans cost is $1.00 for these quantities.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Chicken Breast Tenders with Tomatoes and Parmesan
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are cooked in a hot skillet until golden, then finished with diced vine tomatoes and a generous sprinkle of shredded Kraft Parmesan for a quick Italian-inspired low-carb dinner. The melted Parmesan and juicy tomatoes create a light sauce right in the pan with net carbs well under 10g.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.29/lb, Kraft Parmesan Cheese (Refrigerated, Shredded, 5 Oz.) at $3.29
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenders and 0.25 lb of vine tomatoes. The family pack will yield leftovers - portion and refrigerate or freeze remaining tenders for Friday. Use 2 to 3 tablespoons of Parmesan from the 5 oz. bag; the rest carries over to Friday.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Chicken Parmesan In A Skillet

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Avocado and Vidalia Onion
Description: Seasoned chicken breast tenders are baked in the oven until juicy and cooked through, then served alongside sliced fresh avocado and lightly sauteed Vidalia onion for a clean, satisfying low-carb plate. The mild sweetness of the onion and the richness of the avocado complement the simple baked chicken beautifully, with net carbs under 8g.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb (portion from Thursday's purchase), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados at $1.00 each, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99 (carried over from Monday)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenders from the family pack purchased Thursday. Purchase 1 avocado at $1.00. Slice one quarter of the remaining Vidalia onion from Monday's bag. Bake tenders at 400 degrees F for 20 to 22 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb. bag, x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb total, used Monday and Thursday): $0.65
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) (0.33 lb): $0.99
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (16 Oz., x1 package): $3.99
- Avocados (x3 individual, at $1.00 each - 2 for Tuesday, 1 for Friday): $3.00
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) (1 lb, covers Thursday and Friday): $1.99
- Kraft Parmesan Cheese (Refrigerated, Shredded, 5 Oz., x1): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for beans and chicken)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or Italian seasoning (for chicken)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for beans)