Food City Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag: $2.49/lb
- Wampler's Sausage, Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.: $3.49
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs or more): $6.99/lb
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack or Jumbo Pack: $2.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh: $9.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 Ct.: $7.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Ribeye Steak, Value Pack: $11.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Prime Ribeye Steak: $22.99/lb
- Thomas Farms Grass Fed Ground Beef Patties, 10 Ct.: $14.99
- Previously Frozen Pork Baby Back Ribs: $6.99/lb
- Ball Park Beef Franks, Selected Varieties, 14-15 Oz.: BOGO
- Ball Park Meat Franks, Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.: BOGO
- Oscar Mayer Bacon, Selected Varieties, 12-16 Oz.: BOGO
- Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa, Selected Varieties, 12 Oz.: $5.49
- Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon, Black Label, 2.52 Oz.: $3.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Turkey Line: $11.99/lb
- Jalapeno Stuffed Poppers: $11.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe: $0.69/lb
- Green Cabbage, Fresh: $0.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb.: $2.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $1.99 each
- Sliced Seedless Watermelon, Fresh Cut In-Store: $0.99/lb
- Cosmic Crisp Apples, Juicy: $1.99/lb
- Fresh Blackberries, 6 Oz.: $1.99 each
- Northwest Cherries: $3.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Pulled Boston Butt Pork Sandwiches with Slaw
Description: A small portion of Boston Butt is slow-cooked until tender and falling apart, then pulled and piled onto a toasted brioche bun with sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce. A quick cabbage slaw made with shredded green cabbage and a touch of mayo ties the whole sandwich together with crunch and tang.
Sale items used: Boston Butt ($2.49/lb), Brioche Hamburger Buns ($1.99 each), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (BOGO), Kraft Mayonnaise (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow cook (or pressure cook in 60 minutes)
Serving note: 0.75 lb of Boston Butt yields a generous pulled pork serving for 1, served on 1 brioche bun with roughly 1 cup of shredded cabbage slaw
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Crunchy Slaw
- Pulled Pork Coleslaw Sandwich

Tuesday
Meal: Sausage and Cabbage Skillet with Baked Beans
Description: Sliced Wampler's sausage is browned in a skillet with wedges of fresh green cabbage and a touch of Vidalia onion until everything is caramelized and savory. A side of Food Club baked beans rounds out the plate for a hearty, satisfying one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Wampler's Sausage 16 Oz. ($3.49), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Food Club Baked Beans 28 Oz. (BOGO)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 4-5 oz of sausage (roughly one-third of the 16 oz package), 2 cups of chopped cabbage, one quarter of a Vidalia onion, and about half a cup of baked beans as a side
Recipes:
- Sausage, Cabbage and White Bean Skillet
- Cabbage, Sausage and White Bean Casserole
- Cabbage, Sausage and White Bean Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Vine Tomato and Brioche Buns
Description: A portion of 85% lean ground round is formed into a loose ball and smashed thin on a hot skillet to create crispy, lacy edges and a juicy center, then topped with a slice of Food Club cheese and stacked on a toasted brioche bun. Fresh vine tomato slices, a swipe of Kraft Mayo, and a squeeze of Food Club ketchup make this a diner-quality burger at home.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Food City Fresh 85% Lean ($6.99/lb), Hamburger Brioche Buns ($1.99 each), Food Club Sliced Cheese ($1.88), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Kraft Mayonnaise (BOGO), Food Club Ketchup (BOGO)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.33 lb (about 5 oz) of ground round for 1 smash patty, 1 brioche bun, 1 cheese slice, and 1-2 slices of vine tomato - note the 3 lb minimum is needed for the $6.99/lb price, so plan to freeze the extra portions for later use
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever
- Smash Burgers Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Tomato-Onion Pan Sauce over Pasta
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned, baked until juicy, then rested while a quick pan sauce is made from the drippings with diced vine tomatoes and Vidalia onion. The savory tomato-onion sauce is spooned over a simple bed of cooked Food Club pasta for a complete and colorful plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack ($2.99/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Vidalia Onions ($2.99 for 3 lb bag), Food Club Pasta 12-16 Oz. (multi-item deal)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 chicken breast (approximately 0.5 lb), 1 medium vine tomato (roughly 0.25 lb), one quarter of a Vidalia onion, and about 2 oz dry pasta - freeze remaining chicken breasts from the family pack for future meals
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken in Tomato Sauce - A 30 Minute One Pan Meal
- Baked Chicken Mozzarella
- Chicken Pasta Bake

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Cabbage and Vine Tomato Salad
Description: A single fresh salmon fillet is seasoned with salt and pepper and seared in a hot skillet until golden and just cooked through, making for a restaurant-quality finish at home. A crisp salad of shredded green cabbage and sliced vine tomatoes dressed lightly with Kraft Mayonnaise and a splash of Dijon mustard serves as a fresh, bright side.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets, Fresh ($9.99/lb), Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Tomatoes on the Vine ($0.69/lb), Kraft Mayonnaise (BOGO), Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet at approximately 0.5 lb, 1.5 cups shredded cabbage, and 1 small vine tomato (roughly 0.2 lb) for the salad
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Cucumber-Tomato Salad
- Pan-Seared Salmon Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boston Butt, Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Wampler's Sausage, 16 Oz. (x1 pack): $3.49
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs - minimum required for sale price, freeze extra): $20.97
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack (approx. 2 lbs - freeze extra): $5.98
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Hamburger Brioche Buns, 4-6 Ct. (x1 pack): $1.99
- Green Cabbage, Fresh (approx. 1.5 lbs total across the week): $1.04
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Ripe (approx. 1 lb total across the week): $0.69
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms, 3 Lb. Bag (x1 bag - use across multiple meals, rest stores well): $2.99
- Food Club Sliced Cheese, 7-8 Oz. (x1 pack): $1.88
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, 14-18 Oz. (x1 - BOGO, pay for 1 get 1 free): $3.49
- Kraft Mayonnaise, 30 Oz. (x1 - BOGO, pay for 1 get 1 free): $4.99
- Food Club Baked Beans, 28 Oz. (x1 - BOGO, pay for 1 get 1 free): $1.29
- Food Club Ketchup, 20 Oz. (x1 - BOGO, pay for 1 get 1 free): $1.49
- Food Club Pasta, 12-16 Oz. (x1 pack - multi-item deal): $1.25
- Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard, 8-10 Oz. (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika (for pork and sausage)
- Butter (for pasta and pan sauce)
- Chicken broth or water (for pan sauce)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for pasta dish)
- Apple cider vinegar (for slaw dressing)
- Sugar (small amount for slaw)
- Flour or cornstarch (optional, for pan sauce thickening)