Food City Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Boneless Chicken Breast and Assorted Pork Chops are the clear anchors of this week at just $1.99/lb each - you genuinely cannot beat that price for fresh protein, and they each show up once in the plan. Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners at $2.99 for a full 16 oz pack give you a fun, budget-friendly hot dog night that costs less per serving than almost anything else on the flyer. Ground Round at $6.99/lb is the mid-range workhorse, perfect for a hearty skillet meal that stretches well for four people. Cooked Shrimp at $9.99/lb earns the one premium night - it is already cooked, which cuts prep time dramatically, and at that price it is the most practical seafood splurge on the flyer compared to flounder at the same price point or either steak option. The Fresh Corn 7-pack at $5.00 flat and Green Cabbage at $0.89/lb round out the week with produce variety without adding much to the bill at all.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Corn on the Cob and Cucumber Salad
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned simply and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, delivering juicy, flavorful results in under 30 minutes. Fresh corn is boiled alongside and served with a quick cucumber salad dressed in lime juice for a bright, summery plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Fresh Corn (7 pk), Cucumbers (Fresh, Each), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast (roughly one breast per person). Boil 4 ears of corn from the 7-pack (3 ears remain for another use or sides later in the week). Use 2 Cucumbers sliced thin and dressed with juice from 2 Limes.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Round Beef and Bell Pepper Skillet over Rice
Description: Seasoned Ground Round is browned in a skillet with diced Green Bell Peppers, garlic, and pantry spices, then simmered briefly into a savory, saucy mixture that is spooned over steamed white rice. It is a one-pan dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and satisfies big appetites without fuss.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more), Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Round (the minimum purchase is 3 lbs, so buy 3 lbs and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future use). Use 2 Green Bell Peppers, diced. Serve over 2 cups dry white rice cooked from pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Assorted Pork Chops with Braised Green Cabbage
Description: Bone-in or boneless Assorted Pork Chops are seasoned, dredged lightly in flour, and pan-fried until a golden crust forms, then rested while shredded Green Cabbage is quickly braised in the same pan with a splash of apple cider vinegar and chicken broth. The result is a hearty, old-fashioned plate with contrasting textures and a tangy, savory edge.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh), Green Cabbage (Fresh)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Assorted Pork Chops (one generous chop per person). Use approximately 1.5 lbs of Green Cabbage (about half a small head), shredded and braised in the pan drippings.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage, Bacon and Parsley Sauce
- Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples
- Green Cabbage and Red Apple Slaw With Lemon-Braised Pork Chops

Thursday
Meal: Oscar Mayer Meat Wiener Hot Dog Bar with Corn and Slaw
Description: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners are grilled or pan-seared until lightly charred and served in toasted buns with classic toppings, making for a fun, relaxed weeknight dinner the whole table enjoys. Leftover corn from Monday and a simple slaw made from Green Cabbage round out the plate with color and crunch.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz), Green Cabbage (Fresh), Fresh Corn (7 pk)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz pack of Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners contains 8 wieners, giving each person 2. Use approximately 1 lb of Green Cabbage shredded for a quick slaw dressed with pantry mayo, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar. Use 3 remaining ears of corn from the 7-pack purchased Monday, boiled or grilled alongside. Hot dog buns are a pantry staple purchase.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Hot Dog Bar Ideas for a Party
- Easy Southern Hot Dog Slaw Recipe (Carolina Coleslaw)

Friday
Meal: Chilled Cooked Shrimp Cocktail Platter with Lemon-Lime Dipping Sauce and French Bread
Description: Farm-raised Cooked Shrimp are arranged on a platter over ice with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce and fresh lemon and lime wedges for squeezing, turning Friday night into a festive, no-cook centerpiece. Slices of warm French Bread baked fresh in-store round out the meal and make it feel like a real occasion without any oven time for the shrimp.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 ct.), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Cooked Shrimp, which at 26/30 count per pound yields roughly 39 to 45 shrimp total, about 10 per person. Use 2 Limes and 1 Lemon for dipping sauce and wedges. One loaf of French Bread sliced at the table serves 4 comfortably. Cocktail sauce is made from pantry ketchup and horseradish.
Recipes:
- Lemon Lime Shrimp Cocktail w/ Citrus Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe
- Shrimp Cocktail

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Corn (7 pk) (x1 pack): $5.00
- Cucumbers (Fresh, Each) (x2): $1.78
- Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each) (x3): $2.37
- Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more) (3 lbs): $20.97
- Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each) (x2): $1.98
- Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Green Cabbage (Fresh) (2.5 lbs): $2.23
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz) (x1 pack): $2.99
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 ct.) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each) (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- All-purpose flour
- Garlic
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder
- Apple cider vinegar
- Chicken broth (1 cup)
- Ketchup and prepared horseradish (for cocktail sauce)
- Mayonnaise and sugar (for slaw dressing)
- Hot dog buns (x8)