Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Since you're keeping carbs low, I built this week around the Food City meat counter, starting with Monday's roasted pork loin (2 lbs for $2.98) and Tuesday's pan-seared pork chops (also 2 lbs for $2.98). One $1.59 carton of That's Smart! broth covers the pan sauces on both nights, and the shredded cheese you pick up for Wednesday's sausage scramble comes back on Thursday with the chicken breast and bacon. Friday wraps up with Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (2 lbs for $17.98), seared in garlic butter, which is the one splurge of the week. Everything is scaled for four, and the Brussels sprouts, zucchini and salad greens keep the sides low-carb.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts
Description: Boneless pork loin is seasoned and roasted until juicy, then sliced and served over crisp roasted Brussels sprouts. A quick pan sauce of broth and butter ties the plate together.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts, That's Smart! Broth (32 oz)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork loin (0.5 lb per person) and 1 lb Firecracker Brussels Sprouts; use 1/2 cup of the broth for the pan sauce. Roast at 400F for about 40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Roasted Pork Loin with Brussels Sprouts, Shallots and Garlic
- Low-Carb Buttered Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Mixed Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Description: Mixed pork chops are seared in a skillet and finished with a quick mustard and broth sauce. Served with a simple buttered cabbage-free green salad of pantry greens.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, That's Smart! Broth (32 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Mixed Pork Chops (0.5 lb per person); use 1/2 cup broth from the same carton bought Monday.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Sauce
- Keto Pork Chops in Mustard Cream Sauce
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mustard and Rosemary Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Sausage and Cheese Skillet Scramble
Description: Bob Evans Pork Sausage is browned in a skillet, then folded into eggs and melted shredded cheese. Hot sauce on the side gives it a kick.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Pork Sausage, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Frank's RedHot Sauce (12 oz)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Bob Evans Pork Sausage, 1 pack Food Club Shredded Cheese (the 3 for $5.00 deal; buy 3 only if you will use them, so buy 1 pack at the unit share shown on the list), 8 eggs from pantry. Hot sauce is optional at the table.
Recipes:
- Sausage Breakfast Scramble - Low Carb
- Low-Carb Breakfast Scramble Recipe
- Breakfast Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Scramble

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Bacon and Melted Cheese
Description: Boneless Chicken Breast is seared in a skillet and topped with crisp Smithfield Bacon and melted shredded cheese. Served with a quick pan-sauteed plate of zucchini from the pantry produce drawer.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Smithfield Bacon (22 oz), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb per person); use 6 slices of the Smithfield Bacon (22 oz) package and about 1 cup of shredded cheese from the pack bought Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Keto Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Skillet Dinner
- Keto Crack Chicken (Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken)
- Keto Cheesy Bacon Chicken Breasts

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter
Description: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef is seared in a hot skillet and basted with garlic butter. Slice and serve with extra pan juices.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (0.5 lb per person); rest the steak 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter (Pan Seared)
- Simple Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Steak
- Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $2.98
- Mixed Pork Chops (2 lbs): $2.98
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage (1 package): $3.99
- Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $5.98
- Smithfield Bacon (22 oz) (1 package): $5.99
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (2 lbs): $17.98
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb): $6.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (3 for $5.00, 3 packs): $5.00
- That's Smart! Broth (32 oz) (1 carton): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs, butter, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil, zucchini or other non-starchy vegetable, salad greens, hot sauce of your choice