Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The two $1.99/lb proteins - Fresh Split Chicken Breast and Whole Boneless Pork Loin - are the real stars of this flyer and anchor two of the five dinners at roughly $1.00 per serving each. Ground Beef at $2.99/lb gives you a third economical night, and Boneless Pork Chops at $3.99/lb round out a fourth solid weeknight dinner. For the one premium night, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp at $8.99/lb was chosen over either sirloin option because the smaller portion size needed for a shrimp saute keeps the total cost lower than buying enough steak to feed four. The chuck roast was deliberately skipped because its braise time runs well past 60 minutes and the weight needed would push the weekly total higher than necessary. Vegetables like Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vidalia Onions, and the Caesar Kit fill out the plates with low-carb color and flavor without adding much to the bill, keeping the week's total comfortably structured around those two standout $1.99/lb deals.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Thick slices of Whole Boneless Pork Loin are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then topped with sweet Vidalia Onions softened in the pan drippings and fresh sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes. This is a satisfying, protein-forward dinner with bright, savory flavors and virtually no carbs.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Whole Boneless Pork Loin (about 0.5 lb per person), 0.75 lb of Vidalia Onions, and 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes. Slice the loin into 4 equal portions before searing.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Vegetable Kabob Stir-Fry with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean is browned in a skillet with seasoning, then tossed with the pre-cut vegetables from the Vegetable Kabobs and finished with diced Beefsteak Tomatoes for a quick, colorful one-pan dinner. The result is a hearty, low-carb skillet meal with varied textures and bold savory flavor.
Sale items used: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean; Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef and 1 lb of Vegetable Kabobs (slide the vegetables off the skewers before cooking) and 0.5 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes. Note that the Ground Beef price requires a card, a digital coupon, and an additional $25 purchase in the same transaction - plan your full shop accordingly.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Caesar Salad Kit
Description: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack is seasoned with pantry spices and baked until juicy, then served alongside a prepared Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit for a crisp, restaurant-style low-carb plate. The Caesar kit provides the greens, dressing, and croutons - skip the croutons for each serving to keep net carbs in check.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack; Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz.
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Fresh Split Chicken Breast (about 0.5 lb per person) and 2 Caesar or Caesar Lite Kits (one 9.8-10 oz. kit serves about 2 people as a side). Discard or set aside the crouton packets from both kits to keep the meal low-carb.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Pork Chops with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Description: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut are seasoned and cooked in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then plated alongside the ready-made Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles for a rich, savory, zero-fuss low-carb dinner. The bacon-wrapped asparagus needs only a few minutes in a hot oven or skillet to crisp up while the chops rest.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut; Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Made In-Store
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Boneless Pork Chops (about 0.5 lb per person, roughly 4 chops) and 4 individual Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles (1 per person at $1.79 each). Finish the asparagus in the same skillet or a 400-degree oven for 8-10 minutes while the chops rest.

Friday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Sauteed Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp with Vidalia Onions and Tomatoes
Description: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Cooked, Previously Frozen, 41/60 ct. are warmed quickly in a garlic-butter skillet with sliced Vidalia Onions and diced Beefsteak Tomatoes for a bright, coastal-style low-carb dinner. Because the shrimp are already cooked, this meal comes together in under 15 minutes - perfect for a Friday night.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Cooked, Previously Frozen, 41/60 ct.; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp (about 6 oz. per person given the small 41/60 count size), 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions, and 0.5 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes. Do not overcook the shrimp - they only need 2-3 minutes in the hot pan to heat through.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (2 lbs): $3.98
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet (1.25 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $1.61
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened (2 lbs total across Monday, Tuesday, and Friday): $3.98
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store (1 lb): $6.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz. (x2): $5.98
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (2 lbs): $7.98
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Made In-Store (x4): $7.16
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Cooked, Previously Frozen, 41/60 ct. (1.5 lbs): $13.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for Friday shrimp)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika (general seasoning)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs (for chicken and pork)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil