Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The pork loin at $1.49/lb is the standout deal of the week and anchors Monday's dinner at under $3 for the whole family's protein. Eckrich Smoked Sausage at 2/$5.00 is another excellent value that stretches well with vegetables, and the chicken breast tenders at $2.99/lb keep Tuesday affordable. The Boston Butt at $2.49/lb is a terrific slow-cook value, though it does need a longer cook time - starting it in the morning makes Thursday's dinner effortless by dinnertime. Ground Chuck requires a 3-lb minimum purchase at $5.99/lb, which pushes its total cost higher than the per-pound price implies, so it was skipped in favor of proteins that don't lock you into a large-format buy you won't fully use in one night. For the single premium night, Wild Caught Shrimp at $9.99/lb was chosen over cod ($11.99/lb) and New York Strip ($14.99/lb) because it delivers the most impressive Friday-night feel at the lowest premium price point, and two pounds feeds four people generously. The steak and cod were deliberately skipped because even on sale they push the per-person total well past a reasonable weekly budget when combined with four other dinners.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Sauteed Tomatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Thick slices of Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin are seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested and sliced. Vine tomatoes and sweet Vidalia onions are sauteed in the same pan to build a savory, low-carb pan sauce that finishes the dish.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.), Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin; use 1 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine and 1 lb of Vidalia Onions. One package of McCormick Grill Mates and one can of Food Club Grilling Spray will cover this meal and the week.
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast Tenders with Sauteed Blackberries and Sliced Cheese
Description: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders are seasoned and cooked in a skillet until juicy and golden, then topped with melted Food Club Sliced Cheese for a rich finish. Fresh blackberries are warmed briefly in the pan drippings to create a tangy, low-sugar pan topping that pairs beautifully with the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms), Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.), Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 6 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders; use 1 package of Food Club Sliced Cheese and 1 unit (6 oz.) of Basket & Bushel Blackberries. Net carbs from blackberries are approximately 4g per serving, well within the 20g limit.
Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Green Bean Skillet with Cream Cheese Sauce
Description: Eckrich Smoked Sausage is sliced and browned in a skillet, then combined with Old El Paso Green Beans and a quick pan sauce made from Food Club Cream Cheese thinned with a splash of water and seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates. The result is a hearty, creamy one-pan dinner with rich flavor and minimal carbs.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.) - Green Beans variety, Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packages of Eckrich Smoked Sausage (2/$5.00); use 1 can of Food Club Green Beans ($0.79) and 1 package (two 8 oz. pkgs.) of Food Club Cream Cheese. Use half the cream cheese for the sauce and reserve the rest for the week.
Recipes:
- Keto Sausage Stir Fry with Green Beans Low Carb Recipe
Thursday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Boston Butt with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Tomatoes
Description: A Food City Fresh Boston Butt is seasoned with McCormick Grill Mates and slow-cooked low and slow until tender and fully cooked through, then sliced or pulled apart into chunks - this cut becomes fork-tender after a long braise. Vidalia onions and vine tomatoes are sauteed separately and served alongside as a bright, low-carb accompaniment.
Sale items used: Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes active prep; total cook time approximately 6-8 hours in a slow cooker or 3-4 hours in a 325 degree oven
Serving note: Purchase a 2.5 lb Boston Butt for 4 people. Use 1 lb of Vidalia Onions and 0.5 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine. Make-ahead note: start the roast in the morning so it is ready by dinnertime; a slow cooker on low for 8 hours is the most hands-off approach.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Cooked Wild Caught Shrimp with Sauteed Tomatoes and Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce
Description: Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.) are warmed through in a hot skillet with Food Club Grilling Spray, garlic, and seasoning from McCormick Grill Mates until heated and lightly caramelized at the edges. Vine tomatoes are sauteed alongside, and the remaining Food Club Cream Cheese is softened and seasoned to serve as a rich, low-carb dipping sauce at the table.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown), Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.), Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Wild Caught Shrimp; use 0.5 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine and the remaining cream cheese from Wednesday's purchase. Because the shrimp are pre-cooked, the skillet step is a quick heat-through of about 3-4 minutes per side - do not overcook.
Recipes:
- Easy Keto Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp Low Carb Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $2.98
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Virginia Grown (2 lbs total across Mon/Thu/Fri): $3.38
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms (2 lbs total across Mon/Thu): $1.98
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.) (x2 packages, 2/$3.00): $3.00
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.) (x1): $2.49
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms) (2 lbs): $5.98
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.) (x1): $1.79
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 6 oz.) (x1 unit, purchased as part of 3/$10.00): $3.34
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.) (x2 packages, 2/$5.00): $5.00
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.) - Green Beans (x1): $0.79
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.) (x1 package): $2.79
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag) (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.) (2 lbs): $19.98
Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Water (for thinning cream cheese sauce)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, must purchase minimum 1 pound)
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Wright's Bacon (24 oz.) or Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $7.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Bistro Deli-Classics Ham Line: $9.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust or Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust (6 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$59.73
for 4 people · $14.93 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.