Food City Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 75% Lean): $4.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $3.99 each
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 3/$5
- Fischer's Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): 4/$5
- Ball Park Meat Franks (Selected Varieties, 15 Oz.): BOGO (base price not listed)
- Dietz & Watson Ham (Selected Varieties): $7.49/lb
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (Made In-Store): $1.79 each
- Rotisserie Chicken (Selected Varieties, Each): $8.99
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli, Each): price not listed
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli, Each): price not listed
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli, Each): price not listed
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli, Each): price not listed

Vegetables on sale:
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.): $2.99
- Honeycrisp Apples (Super Sweet): $1.99/lb
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh): $1.29/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $4.99/lb
- Loose Bananas: $0.59/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.99/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.): $2.99
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties): $1.00 each
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $3.99 each
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $3.99/lb
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: $4.49/lb
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.): $3.99
- Food Club Green Beans or Food Club Corn (14.5-15.25 Oz.): price not listed (LIMIT EACH 4 with no dollar amount)

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted): $1.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.98 total, roughly $1.00/serving
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean): $2.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $4.49 total, roughly $1.12/serving
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced): $4.99 each - one package feeds 4 people = $4.99 total, roughly $1.25/serving
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught): $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 total, roughly $3.75/serving
- Top Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $7.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/serving
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $29.98 total, roughly $7.50/serving
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $22.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $34.49 total, roughly $8.62/serving
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $45.98 total, roughly $11.50/serving

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on chicken breast tenders and pork chops at $1.99/lb, ground beef at $2.99/lb, and a single package of Kentucky Legend Ham at $4.99 - these four proteins together cost well under $20 total and anchor a genuinely varied week of dinners. Fresh Flounder Fillets at $9.99/lb earns the one premium night; at roughly $3.75 per serving it is the least expensive of the higher-end proteins on this flyer and a far better value than the strip steaks or shrimp, which would each push a single night's protein cost above $7 per person. The Top Round Roast was tempting at $7.99/lb but a roast sized for four people would take well over an hour and push costs higher than the flounder, so it was skipped in favor of keeping the week's total within range. Vidalia onions, vine tomatoes, potatoes, and half runner beans round out the plates with fresh produce that is genuinely on sale this week, and pantry staples like pasta, oil, and seasonings keep the add-on spend minimal.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef and Vidalia Onion Skillet with Pasta
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onions, then tossed with Food Club pasta and Food Club pasta sauce for a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. The rich onions mellow as they cook and add a natural sweetness that balances the savory beef and tomato sauce.
Sale items used: Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.), Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.), Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, roughly one-third of the 3 lb Vidalia onion bag (about 1 lb of onions, sliced), 1 package Food Club Pasta, and 1 jar Food Club Pasta Sauce. Serves 4 generously.
Recipes:
- One Pan Homemade Beefaroni Recipe With Ground Beef
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet - Delicious Little Bites

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Pork Chops with Half Runner Beans and Vine Tomatoes
Description: Food City Fresh assorted pork chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside tender half runner beans simmered with a handful of chopped vine tomatoes. This is a classic Southern-style plate that comes together quickly and uses some of the best produce deals of the week.
Sale items used: Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted), Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 pork chops totaling about 2 lbs, 1 lb half runner beans (trimmed and simmered), and 0.75 lb vine tomatoes (roughly 2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped into the beans). Serves 4.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Fresh Flounder Fillets with Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Vidalia Onions
Description: Wild-caught flounder fillets are dredged lightly in seasoned flour and pan-fried until crisp and golden, then plated alongside roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes tossed with sliced Vidalia onions. The mild, flaky fish pairs beautifully with the buttery potatoes and caramelized onion for a satisfying but lighter mid-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught), Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.), Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs flounder fillets, 1 package (16 oz) Tasteful Selections Potatoes (halved and roasted at 425F for 25 minutes while fish is prepped), and about 0.5 lb sliced Vidalia onions from the bag. Serves 4.
Recipes:
- Easy Pan-Fried Flounder Recipe with Potatoes
- Pan Fried Flounder Fillets - Hungry Lankan

Thursday
Meal: Baked Kentucky Legend Ham Steaks with Corn on the Cob and Vine Tomato Salad
Description: Thick slices of Kentucky Legend Quarter Sliced Ham are brushed with a touch of mustard and brown sugar, then baked until lightly glazed and heated through, served alongside sweet Food Club corn on the cob and a fresh vine tomato salad. This is an easy, nearly hands-off dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced), Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced), sliced into 4 portions and baked at 375F for 15-18 minutes. Use 4 ears from 1 package Food Club Corn on the Cob (boiled or microwaved). Use 0.75 lb vine tomatoes sliced and dressed with oil, salt, and pepper from pantry. Serves 4.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breast Tenders with Avocado and Vine Tomato Salsa
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are seasoned and grilled over medium-high heat until cooked through with light char marks, then topped with a bright fresh salsa of diced avocado and vine tomatoes. The combination is colorful, fresh, and feels like a weekend-worthy meal that still fits a weeknight timeline.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack), Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties), Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs chicken breast tenders, 2 avocados (diced), and 0.5 lb vine tomatoes (diced). Squeeze of lime or orange juice from pantry or a fresh navel orange to brighten the salsa. Serves 4.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef (Food City Fresh, 81% Lean) (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions (3 Lb.) (x1 bag): $2.99
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 Oz.) (x1 package): $1.49
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (23-24 Oz.) (x1 jar): $1.49
- Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Assorted) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (1 lb): $1.99
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Fresh) (2 lbs): $2.58
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 16 Oz.) (x1 package): $2.99
- Kentucky Legend Ham (Quarter Sliced) (x1 package): $4.99
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (4-8 Ct.) (x1 package): $3.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Sanderson Farms, Fresh, Family Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Navel Oranges or Avocados (Selected Varieties) (x2 avocados): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- All-purpose flour (for dredging flounder)
- Brown sugar (for ham glaze)
- Yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
- Butter
- Lime juice or fresh citrus (or use the navel orange from the shopping list)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs