Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Since you're keeping carbs low, this week leans on proteins that are naturally carb-free and builds around what's on sale at Food City. Pork appears on two nights: Whole Boneless Pork Loin at $3.98 becomes Monday's Dijon cream medallions, and the Boston Butt at $3.57 is slow-roasted on Thursday. The 3 lb pack of Ground Round also covers two nights, Tuesday's spaghetti squash with tomato meat sauce and Friday's bunless cheeseburger patties. One spaghetti squash purchase stretches across Tuesday and Thursday, and the Caesar kits (croutons left out) make easy salads on Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday's warm garlic-lemon shrimp is your quickest night at 15 minutes, and rubbing Thursday's pork that evening leaves just 15 minutes of hands-on work the next day.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Medallions in Dijon Cream Sauce with Caesar Side Salad
Description: Thick slices of Whole Boneless Pork Loin are seared in a skillet, then finished in a quick pan sauce of Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream and Dijon mustard. A crisp Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit salad (regular Caesar, croutons left out) rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream, Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Whole Boneless Pork Loin sliced into 1-inch medallions, 1 carton Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream (about 1 cup used), 1 Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit (regular Caesar, croutons discarded, dressing used sparingly). About 4g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Creamy Dijon Pork Tenderloin Medallions (Tender And Juicy!)
- Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Dijon Cream Sauce
- Pork Medallions with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Ground Round Tomato Meat Sauce and Melted Shredded Cheese
Description: Halved spaghetti squash is roasted until tender, then forked into strands and topped with browned Ground Round simmered in Food Club canned tomatoes. Shredded cheese is broiled on top until bubbly and finished with a spoonful of sour cream.
Sale items used: Ground Round (3 lbs or more), 85% Lean, Butternut, Spaghetti or Acorn Squash, Food Club Beans or Tomatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, 32 Oz, Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Round (half of the 3 lb pack), 2 lbs spaghetti squash (cut from a 3.5 lb purchase, the rest saved for Thursday), 1 can Food Club Beans or Tomatoes (tomatoes), 1 cup Food Club Shredded Cheese (4 oz), about 1/4 cup Food Club Sour Cream. Start the squash roasting first (about 40 minutes) and brown the meat sauce while it bakes. About 16g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Baked Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Meat Sauce
- Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Wednesday
Meal: Warm Garlic-Lemon Butter Shrimp over Caesar Salad
Description: Cooked Shrimp, 21/30 Ct, are gently warmed in garlic-lemon butter (not seared) and piled over chopped Caesar kit greens. The croutons are left out so it stays low-carb.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp, 21/30 Ct, Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1.25 lbs Cooked Shrimp, 21/30 Ct, thawed if needed, 1 Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit (regular Caesar, croutons discarded, dressing used sparingly). About 5g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad
- Shrimp Caesar Salad (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)
- Keto Shrimp Caesar Salad

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Boston Butt on Sweet Onions with Buttery Spaghetti Squash
Description: Food City Fresh Whole-in-Bag Boston Butt is rubbed with spices, set on a bed of Sweet Onions, covered, and roasted low and slow until it shreds easily with a fork. Roasted spaghetti squash tossed with butter is served alongside.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole-in-Bag Boston Butt, Sweet Onions, Butternut, Spaghetti or Acorn Squash
Prep time: 3 hours 15 minutes total (15 minutes hands-on)
Serving note: 3 lbs Food City Fresh Whole-in-Bag Boston Butt (assumed weight), 1 lb Sweet Onions, 1.5 lbs spaghetti squash (the rest of Tuesday's purchase, added to the oven for the last 45 minutes). Make-ahead: rub the pork Wednesday night and refrigerate, or roast it earlier in the day and reheat in its juices. Serve about 1/3 cup onions per person. About 16g net carbs per serving.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bunless Cheeseburger Patties with Caramelized Onions, Tomato Relish, and Sour Cream Sauce
Description: Patties of Ground Round are pan-seared and topped with melted shredded cheese, slowly caramelized Sweet Onions, and a warm relish of Food Club canned tomatoes. A quick sauce of sour cream and mustard is spooned over the top, with no bun needed.
Sale items used: Ground Round (3 lbs or more), 85% Lean, Sweet Onions, Food Club Beans or Tomatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, 32 Oz, Food Club Sour Cream
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Round (the other half of the 3 lb pack) shaped into 4 patties, 1 lb Sweet Onions, 1 can Food Club Beans or Tomatoes (tomatoes), 1 cup Food Club Shredded Cheese (4 oz), about 1/3 cup Food Club Sour Cream (the container is finished across Tuesday and Friday). About 14g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Keto Burger Recipe
- Viral Bunless Flying Dutchman Burger (Inspired by In-N-Out)
- Low Carb Burger

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Food City Fresh Whole-in-Bag Boston Butt (3 lbs): $3.57
- Ground Round (3 lbs or more), 85% Lean (3 lbs): $20.97
- Cooked Shrimp, 21/30 Ct (1.25 lbs): $12.49
- Butternut, Spaghetti or Acorn Squash (3.5 lbs, spaghetti squash): $3.47
- Sweet Onions (2 lbs): $2.58
- Food Club Beans or Tomatoes (x2 cans, tomatoes): $1.38
- Caesar or Lite Caesar Kit (2 kits): $6.00
- Food Club Heavy Whipping Cream (1 carton): $3.59
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 32 Oz (1 bag): $5.00
- Food Club Sour Cream (1 container): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh garlic or garlic powder
- Dijon mustard
- Yellow mustard
- Lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Dried thyme
- Italian seasoning