Food City Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb for 3 lbs or more
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 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
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, 8.2-20 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Delicious Moments Bistro Deli-Classics Ham: $4.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.): $1.99 each
- Cut Fresh In-Store Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Fruit Bowls: $4.99 each
- 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
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (Ripe): $1.99/lb
- Bright Farms Crunch Kits (5.85-6.7 Oz.): $4.99 each
- Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk.): $3.49 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 for 4 servings
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 for 4 servings
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 for 4 servings
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb, minimum 3 lb purchase = $17.97 for the pack, roughly $6.00 for 4 servings using 1 lb
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.98 for 4 servings
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks BOGO: $6.99 for two packs = $3.50 per pack, roughly $3.50 for 4 servings
- Carolina Pride Bacon: $4.99 per 12 oz pack - supporting role ingredient, roughly $5.00 per pack
- Delicious Moments Bistro Ham: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $7.49 for 4 servings
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen): $4.99 each per 8.2-20 oz pack - budget shrimp option, roughly $5.00 for 4 servings
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised): $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 for 4 servings (PREMIUM)
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $17.98 for 4 servings (PREMIUM)
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $21.98 for 4 servings (PREMIUM)
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $21.98 for 4 servings (PREMIUM)

Why these meals: The two $1.99/lb proteins - split chicken breast and whole boneless pork loin - are genuinely exceptional values and anchor two of the five dinners without breaking a sweat on the budget. Ground chuck at $5.99/lb (with the 3-lb minimum) gives a third very affordable night once you account for how far a pound of ground meat stretches across four plates with rice, tomatoes, and seasoning. Pork chops at $4.99/lb round out the fourth economical night with a completely different flavor profile and cooking method. For the one premium night, SeaPak frozen shrimp at a flat $4.99 per pack is far and away the best seafood value on this flyer - it sidesteps the steep per-pound pricing on the fresh shrimp, cod, and sirloin steaks, all of which run $9 to $11 per pound. This week's flyer is notably heavy on premium cuts, so it made sense to skip the Top Sirloin, Prime Sirloin, and Cod entirely and let that one $4.99 frozen shrimp pack deliver the "treat night" feel without the sticker shock.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: A thick slab of boneless pork loin is seasoned and roasted low and slow until juicy and tender, served alongside golden roasted Idaho potato chunks and sweet corn on the cob. This is a satisfying, classic Sunday-style dinner that happens to land on a Monday at a nearly unbeatable price per plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes 5 lb bag ($1.99), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 75 minutes roasting
Serving note: 2 lbs pork loin for 4 people, 1 five-pound bag of potatoes (use half, about 2.5 lbs roasted), 4 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 ground chuck is browned and loaded into taco shells with ripe locally grown tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a drizzle of salsa for a fast and crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. The Old El Paso taco kit handles the shells and seasoning in one economical package, making this a super simple weeknight pull.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb, 3-lb minimum purchase), Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit ($1.99), Locally Grown Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese ($2.99), La Mexicana Salsa ($2.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground chuck used from the 3-lb pack (save remaining 2 lbs for later use), 1 taco kit, 1 lb tomatoes, 1 bag shredded cheese split across 4 plates
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa
- Best Ground Beef Taco Meat

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Cornbread and Watermelon
Description: Juicy Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned and baked until golden, paired with warm cornbread muffins fresh from the oven and a cool, sweet side of sliced watermelon. The combination of hot savory chicken and cold sweet watermelon makes this a quintessential summer dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms Family Pack, $1.99/lb), Martha White Cornbread Mix ($5 for 4, buying 2), Sliced Watermelon Quarters ($0.79/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 45 minutes baking
Serving note: 2 lbs split chicken breast for 4 people, 2 boxes cornbread mix baked into muffins, roughly 2 lbs sliced watermelon as a side
Recipes:
- Baked Split Chicken Breasts Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Fried Apples and French Bread
Description: Center-cut boneless pork chops are quickly seared in a hot skillet to a beautiful golden crust, then served with sweet cinnamon-spiced fried apples from the pantry and thick slices of freshly baked French bread. This is a Southern comfort-inspired plate that feels indulgent despite its very modest per-serving cost.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut, $4.99/lb), Selected Varieties Fried Apples (2/$5), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, $2.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops (roughly one 8-oz chop per person), 1 can fried apples shared across 4 plates, 1 loaf French bread sliced tableside
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 according to package directions and tossed in garlic butter, then served over fluffy white rice with a fresh locally grown tomato alongside for brightness and color. It is a fun, feel-good Friday dinner that delivers a seafood experience without the premium per-pound price of the fresh options at the fish counter.
Sale items used: SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, $4.99 per pack), Food Club White Rice 2 lb ($1.69), Locally Grown Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 large bag SeaPak shrimp (up to 20 oz) split across 4 bowls, 2 lb bag of rice cooked (use about half), 1 lb tomatoes sliced or diced as a fresh side

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $3.98
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes 5 lb bag (x1): $1.99
- Loose Sweet Corn (4 ears, 2 pairs at 2/$1): $2.00
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (3 lb minimum pack, x1): $17.97
- Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit (x1): $1.99
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (2 lbs total, used Monday and Friday): $3.98
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x1): $2.99
- La Mexicana Salsa (x1): $2.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Martha White Cornbread Mix (x2 boxes): $2.50
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (2 lbs): $1.58
- Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut (2 lbs): $9.98
- Selected Varieties Fried Apples (x1 can, part of 2/$5 deal, buy 2): $5.00
- French Bread Baked Fresh In-Store (x1): $2.99
- SeaPak Shrimp Frozen (x1 large pack): $4.99
- Food Club White Rice 2 lb (x1): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic
- Butter
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and cumin (for pork loin and taco seasoning)
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Cinnamon (for fried apples if cooking fresh)
- Taco shells and seasoning (included in Old El Paso kit)
- Sour cream (optional taco topping)