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: Two bone-in pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then topped with sweet caramelized Vidalia onion slices and fresh vine tomatoes sauteed in the pan drippings. This hearty, satisfying dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and keeps net carbs well under 10g per serving.
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: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of pork chops for 2 people (about 2 bone-in chops). Use roughly 1/4 of the 3 lb onion bag (save the rest for Thursday and Friday). Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil from your pantry.

Tuesday
Meal: Bacon and Ground Beef Stuffed Avocados
Description: Savory ground beef is browned with crumbled bacon and seasoned with garlic and cumin, then spooned generously into fresh halved avocados for a rich, filling low-carb meal. Each person gets two stuffed avocado halves, making this a protein-packed dinner with healthy fats and virtually zero net carbs from the filling.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Bacon (16 Oz.) at $3.99 each, Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) at $2.99/lb, Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados at $1.00 each
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of 81% lean ground beef for 2 people. Use 4 strips of bacon from the 16 oz package (save the rest for the week). Buy 2 avocados at $1.00 each. Each person receives 1 whole avocado (2 halves) stuffed with the beef and bacon mixture.
Recipes:
- Bacon Wrapped Avocado Burger Bombs
- Bacon Wrapped Avocado Beef Bombs

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Flounder Fillets with Half Runner Beans
Description: Delicate wild-caught flounder fillets are lightly seasoned and pan-fried in butter until flaky and golden, served alongside tender locally grown half runner beans sauteed with garlic and a touch of bacon fat. This light yet satisfying meal is naturally low-carb and showcases two excellent sale items from this week's flyer.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) at $9.99/lb, Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of flounder fillets for 2 people (roughly 2 fillets). Purchase 0.75 lb of half runner beans. Use butter, garlic, salt, and pepper from your pantry. Leftover bacon fat from Tuesday can be used to saute the beans for extra flavor.

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 and juicy, then finished with a quick pan sauce made from fresh vine tomatoes, garlic, and a generous shower of refrigerated Kraft Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired skillet meal is bright, savory, and keeps net carbs under 8g per serving.
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: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken breast tenders for 2 people. Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes (this is a second small purchase or use leftovers from Monday's 0.5 lb if bought together as 1 lb total). Use the Vidalia onions purchased Monday - about 1/4 of the bag sliced thin. The full 5 oz Parmesan will last beyond this meal.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Chicken Parmesan In A Skillet

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Avocado and Vidalia Onion
Description: Chicken breast tenders are seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and olive oil then baked until tender and golden, served over sliced fresh avocado and thinly sliced Vidalia onion dressed with a squeeze of lime and salt. This clean, colorful plate is an easy low-carb finish to the week with under 6g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados at $1.00 each, Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) at $2.99
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The Sanderson Farms family pack purchased Thursday should have enough tenders remaining for Friday - plan to buy approximately 2 lbs total across Thursday and Friday. Buy 2 more avocados at $1.00 each. Use the remaining Vidalia onions from the bag already purchased Monday. Bake tenders at 400 degrees F for 20 to 22 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb. bag, x1): $2.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb total): $1.29
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (16 Oz., x1): $3.99
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) (1 lb): $2.99
- Avocados (x4 individual): $4.00
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) (1 lb): $9.99
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Kraft Parmesan Cheese (Refrigerated, Shredded, 5 Oz., x1): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and baking)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cumin
- Lime juice (fresh or bottled)