Food City Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb (3 lbs or more)
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, 26/30 Ct.): $9.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks (14-15 Oz.): $6.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Carolina Pride Bacon (12 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Land O' Frost Lunch Meat (10-16 Oz.): $4.99 each
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, 8.2-20 Oz.): $4.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket and Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.): $1.99 each
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (Ripe): $1.99/lb
- Loose Sweet Corn: 2/$1
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.79/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $3.99/lb
- Cosmic Crisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Cut Fresh In-Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Fruit Bowls: $4.99 each
- Bright Farms Crunch Kits (5.85-6.7 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk.): $3.49 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: A section of boneless pork loin is seasoned with garlic and herbs, then slow-roasted until tender and juicy for two. Diced Idaho potatoes are roasted alongside with olive oil and garlic, and fresh sweet corn rounds out this satisfying, budget-friendly dinner.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Basket and Bushel Idaho Potatoes, Loose Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 75 minutes roasting
Serving note: Cut and use approximately 1.5 lbs of pork loin for two (reserve the rest for another meal or freeze), roast 3 medium potatoes, and serve 2 ears of sweet corn
Recipes:
- Roasted Pork Loin Recipe (Juicy and Tender!)

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Fresh Tomato Salsa and Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground chuck is browned and loaded into warm taco shells with freshly diced ripe tomatoes and melted shredded cheese. The Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit keeps prep simple and includes seasoning, shells, and sauce, making this a fast and flavorful weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean), Locally Grown Tomatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese, Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground chuck for two (buy the 3-lb minimum pack and freeze the remaining 2 lbs), dice 1 medium tomato for fresh salsa, and use half the shredded cheese bag
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
- Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Cornbread and Watermelon
Description: Two Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned and baked until golden and juicy, making a hearty and protein-rich main for two. A batch of Martha White Cornbread Mix bakes up quick on the side, and sliced fresh watermelon adds a cooling, sweet finish to this classic Southern-inspired plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack), Cornbread Mix (Martha White), Sliced Watermelon Quarters
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 45 minutes baking
Serving note: Use 2 split chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs total from the family pack, freeze the remainder), prepare 1 box of cornbread mix as directed, and serve about 1.5 lbs of watermelon between two people
Recipes:
- Baked Split Chicken Breasts Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Fried Apples and French Bread
Description: Two center-cut boneless pork chops are seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then paired with warm cinnamon-spiced fried apples from a can for a cozy, sweet-and-savory combination. Slices of fresh-baked French bread soak up the pan juices and round out this simple but deeply satisfying dinner for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut), Selected Varieties Fried Apples (Food Club, 32 Oz.), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 pork chops (approximately 1 lb total), heat 1 can of fried apples and split between two plates, and serve 4 to 6 slices of French bread
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter SeaPak Shrimp over White Rice with Tomatoes
Description: A bag of SeaPak shrimp is cooked quickly and tossed in a garlic butter sauce, then served over fluffy Food Club white rice for a satisfying and easy end-of-week dinner. Fresh diced ripe tomatoes add brightness and color to each bowl, making this a light yet flavorful meal for two.
Sale items used: SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen), Food Club White Rice (2 Lb.), Locally Grown Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of SeaPak shrimp (one 8.2-20 oz bag is right-sized for two), cook 1 cup of dry white rice (yields 2 cups cooked), and dice 1 medium tomato to top each bowl

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1.5 lbs used, buy by the piece - estimate 2 lbs minimum cut): $3.98
- Ground Chuck, 80% Lean (3 lb minimum pack - freeze 2 lbs after using 1 lb Tuesday): $17.97
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (approximately 2 lbs): $3.98
- Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut (approximately 1 lb for 2 chops): $4.99
- SeaPak Shrimp, Frozen (x1 bag): $4.99
- Basket and Bushel Idaho Potatoes, 5 Lb. (x1 bag): $1.99
- Loose Sweet Corn (x2 ears): $1.00
- Sliced Watermelon Quarter, Cut In-Store (approximately 1.5 lbs): $1.19
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (approximately 1 lb total for Tuesday and Friday): $1.99
- Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit (x1): $1.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 15.25 Oz. (x1 bag): $2.99
- Cornbread Mix, Martha White, 6-7.6 Oz. (x2 boxes at 4/$5): $2.50
- French Bread, Baked Fresh In-Store (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Selected Varieties Fried Apples, Food Club 32 Oz. (x1 can at 2/$5): $2.50
- Food Club White Rice, 2 Lb. (x1 bag): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt, black pepper, and general seasoning
- Butter (for garlic butter shrimp sauce and pork chops)
- Cinnamon and brown sugar (for fried apples, if adding extra flavor)
- Taco toppings such as sour cream or hot sauce if desired
- Chicken seasoning or paprika and onion powder for baked chicken