Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Sweet Corn and Vidalia Onions
Description: A thick slice of whole boneless pork loin is cut into medallions, seasoned simply, and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy. Sweet corn on the cob and caramelized Vidalia onion slices round out the plate with natural sweetness and color.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1.00), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin, sliced into 2 to 3 medallions (estimated cost based on 0.5 lb). Use 1 ear of sweet corn and about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onion. The pork loin is sold whole, so slice off what you need and wrap the rest tightly for later in the week or freeze it.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Loin with Sweet and Sour Onions
- Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops with Apples and Spinach
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Potato Bowl with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Tasteful Selections potatoes and finished with fresh chopped beefsteak tomato for a hearty, one-pan bowl. It is a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99 per 16 oz bag), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef. Use roughly half the 16 oz bag of potatoes this meal and save the rest for another use. Slice about 0.25 lb of beefsteak tomato to stir in at the end. Note: the $2.99/lb ground beef price requires a card and a $25 purchase plus a digital coupon - clip the coupon before shopping.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
- Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes
Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Caesar Kit Salad and Garlic Loaf Bread
Description: A single fresh split chicken breast is seasoned and roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. A Fresh Express Caesar kit salad and a few slices of warm garlic loaf bread make this a complete and satisfying dinner with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms ($1.99/lb), Caesar Kit Fresh Express ($2.99 each), Garlic Loaf Bread ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes (about 10 minutes active, 40 to 45 minutes baking)
Serving note: One split chicken breast typically weighs 0.75 to 1 lb; estimate 0.85 lb at $1.99/lb. Use half the Caesar kit for one serving and refrigerate the rest for a quick lunch. Slice 2 to 3 pieces of garlic bread and wrap the remainder for another meal. The chicken takes about 40 to 45 minutes at 400 degrees F, so preheat the oven early and prep the salad while it bakes.
Recipes:
- Chicken Caesar Salad Garlic Bread
- Chicken Caesar Garlic Bread
- Baked Chicken Caesar
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Broiled Boneless Pork Chops with Sliced Watermelon and That's Smart! Green Beans
Description: A center-cut boneless pork chop is pan-broiled in a cast iron or heavy skillet until nicely browned and cooked through, seasoned with just salt, pepper, and garlic. Cool sliced watermelon and a quick side of That's Smart! green beans make this a refreshing and effortless summer plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut ($3.99/lb), Sliced Watermelon Quarters ($0.99/lb), That's Smart! Vegetables - Green Beans ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One center-cut boneless pork chop for one person is typically about 0.5 lb; estimated at $3.99/lb. Buy one can of That's Smart! green beans and use the whole can as your side. Pick up about 1 lb of sliced watermelon quarter for a generous serving of cool fruit alongside.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Boneless Pork Chops and Green Beans Recipe
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans
Friday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Corn and Beefsteak Tomato Salsa
Description: Fresh tilapia fillets are pan-seared in a lightly oiled skillet with simple seasoning until flaky and golden, then topped with a quick fresh salsa made from diced beefsteak tomato, sweet corn, and Vidalia onion. It is a bright, flavorful finish to the week that feels fresh and a little festive.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Loose Sweet Corn (2/$1.00), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One or two tilapia fillets for one person is approximately 0.5 lb at $6.99/lb. Use about 0.25 lb of beefsteak tomato, 1 ear of corn (cut off the cob), and a small slice of Vidalia onion for the salsa. If you have leftover Vidalia onion from Monday, use that to avoid buying extra.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Tilapia with Spicy Corn Salsa Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Loose Sweet Corn (2 ears, used Monday and Friday): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb, shared across Monday and Friday): $0.65
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (1 bag, 16 oz): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.5 lb, shared across Tuesday and Friday): $1.00
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms (0.85 lb): $1.69
- Caesar Kit Fresh Express (1 kit): $2.99
- Garlic Loaf Bread (1 loaf): $3.99
- Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Sliced Watermelon Quarter (1 lb): $0.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables Green Beans (1 can): $0.89
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (0.5 lb): $3.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Butter (for searing and bread)
- Paprika or seasoning blend of choice
- Lime juice or lemon juice (for tilapia salsa)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional garnish)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean: $2.99/lb (with card & $25 purchase, digital coupon applied)
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs or more: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $8.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack: $1.99/lb
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh: $1.99/lb
- Chuck Roast, Certified Angus Beef: $5.99/lb (with digital coupon)
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised: $6.99/lb
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Cooked, Previously Frozen, 41/60 Ct.: $8.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut: $3.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $10.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, Deli Fresh, 7-9 oz: $3.99 each
- Land O'Frost Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties Premium, 9-16 oz: $5.99 each
- Hickory Smoked King's Rightly Seasoned Bacon, 40 oz: $9.99 with card
- Nathan's Beef Franks, Sandwich Brats or Johnsonville Brats, 11-14 oz / 12-14 oz: $4.99 with card
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Half Rotisserie or 4 Piece Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken or Tenders: $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salads, In-Store Made, Chicken Tender, Grilled Chicken, Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad: $6.00 each
- Snack Packs, Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store: $5.00 each
- Octagon Tray, Selected Varieties: $7.49 with card
- Dietz & Watson Ham, Selected Varieties: $10.99/lb with card
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Made In-Store, Shortcuts: $1.79 each
- P3 Protein Snacks, Selected Varieties, 2-2.1 oz: 2/$5.00 with card
Produce on sale:
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples: $1.99/lb with card
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit, Fresh Express, 9.8-10 oz: $2.99 with card
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet: $1.29/lb with card
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened: $1.99/lb with card
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz: $2.99 with card
- Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store: $6.99/lb
- Burger Toppings, Cut Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Oven & Grill Ready Pans, ShortCuts: starting at $4.49/lb
- Recipe Ready Cups, Made Fresh In-Store: starting at $2.49 each
- Red, White or Black Seedless Grapes, California Grown: $1.99/lb with card
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store: $0.99/lb with card
- Loose Corn, Sweet: 2/$1.00
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen: $1.69 with card
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters, Bakery Fresh, 4 Ct.: $3.99 with card
- Sandwich Cookies, Made Fresh in the Bakery, 4 Ct.: $4.99 with card
- Garlic Loaf Bread, Baked Fresh Daily: $3.99 with card
- Muffins, Baked Fresh In-Store, Selected Varieties, 2 Ct.: $3.99 each
- Scoopable Cakes, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownies, Selected Varieties: $6.00 each
- Half Pie, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- Pepperidge Farm Turnovers, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12.5 oz: $3.49 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread, Selected Varieties, 10-11.25 oz: $1.99 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- Pepperidge Farm Cheese Bread, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.5-11.75 oz: $2.49 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- That's Smart! Sandwich Bread, 20 oz: $1.69 with card
Pantry on sale:
- General Mills Cereal, Selected Varieties, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 8.9-12.3 oz: $1.99 with card
- Lay's Potato Chips, Selected Varieties, 5-8 oz: $2.49 with card
- Nature Valley Granola Bars, Selected Varieties, Blue Bonnet 32 oz / General Mills Cereal Bars 8 Ct. / Mott's Soft Baked Bars 6 Ct., 6-12 Ct.: $1.99 with card
- Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Selected Varieties, Libby's Green Beans, Corn or Peas, 14.5-15.25 oz / 15 oz: 5/$5.00 with card
- Gatorade, Selected Varieties, 8 Pk., 20 oz Btls.: 2/$11.00 with card
- Lipton Tea, Selected Varieties, 12 Pk., 16.9 oz Btls.: $4.99 with card
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Selected Varieties, Food Club American Singles / Picture Cheese 16 Ct., 8 Ct.: 2/$5.00 with card
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's, Selected Varieties, Old El Paso Dinner Kits, 5.4-13.25 oz: 2/$5.00 with card
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers, 16 oz: $1.79 with card
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz: $0.99 with card
- That's Smart! Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz: $0.89 with card
- That's Smart! Marshmallows, Selected Varieties, 16 oz: $1.69 with card
- Lance Sandwich Crackers, Selected Varieties, Value Pack, 20 Ct.: $7.79 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- Cape Cod Multpacks, Selected Varieties, Snyder's of Hanover, Kettle, 10 Ct.: $5.99 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- DiGiorno Pizza, Selected Varieties, Doritos 9-10.75 oz, 15.3-29.3 oz: $3.99 with card
Frozen on sale:
- SeaPak Shrimp, Frozen, Selected Varieties, Family Size, 16-22 oz: $8.99 with card
- Totino's Pizza Rolls, Selected Varieties, Chef Boyardee Pasta 14 Pk. / Propel 6 Pk. 16.9 oz Btls. / Little Hugs 20 Ct., 50 Ct.: $3.99 with card
- Smart Ones Entrees, Selected Varieties, Kleenex 60 Ct. / Maruchen Ramen 6 Ct., 6.49-11.5 oz: 2/$3.00 with card
- Ore-Ida Potatoes, Frozen, Selected Varieties, Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits 25 oz, 19-32 oz: 2/$6.00 with card
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes, Selected Varieties, Frozen Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Toaster Scrambles, 6-35.2 oz: 2/$5.00 with card
- Totino's Party Pizza, Selected Varieties, Marie Callendar's Bowls 10.5-13 oz / Steak-um Sliced Steaks 9 oz / Totino's Frozen Egg Rollz 12 oz, 3.8-10.9 oz: $3.99 with card
- Michael Angelo's Entrees, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz: $2.99 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- Rao's Entrees, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8.5-9 oz: $4.99 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- Campbell's Chunky Meals, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-12.5 oz: $3.49 with card (after $1.00 digital coupon)
- That's Smart! Pizza, Frozen, Selected Varieties, 5.2 oz: $1.19 with card
- Food Club Chicken, Selected Varieties, Applesauce 12 Ct. Pouches, 26-32 oz: $4.99 with card
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$24.19
for 1 person · $24.19 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.