Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Vidalia Onions and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: A single portion of boneless pork loin is sliced thin, seasoned, and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy. Sweet Vidalia onions and vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes are cooked alongside to create a savory, colorful pan sauce that ties the whole dish together.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin (cost approx. $1.00), about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onions (cost approx. $0.32), and about 0.25 lb of beefsteak tomato (cost approx. $0.50); ask the butcher to cut a single portion from the loin, or slice it yourself and freeze the rest for later in the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Vidalia Onions on Sandwich Bread Wraps
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onions and beefsteak tomatoes for a bold, saucy taco filling. The mixture is spooned onto slices of That's Smart! sandwich bread folded into soft wraps, making a fun and budget-friendly twist on taco night.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), That's Smart! Sandwich Bread ($1.69 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef (cost approx. $1.50); dice about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onion and 0.25 lb of beefsteak tomato to mix into the skillet; use 2 to 3 slices of sandwich bread as wraps and store the remaining bread for other meals; note that the ground beef requires an additional $25 purchase and digital coupon to reach the $2.99/lb price.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Caesar Kit Salad
Description: A single Sanderson Farms split chicken breast is seasoned simply and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. The Fresh Express Caesar kit is tossed alongside for a crisp, restaurant-quality salad that rounds out the meal with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes (including approximately 40 minutes roasting time)
Serving note: One split chicken breast typically weighs about 0.75 lb to 1 lb (cost approx. $1.50 to $2.00); the Caesar kit is a single package and serves one generously; the family pack contains multiple pieces, so freeze the remaining breasts individually for future meals; preheat the oven before prepping the salad to keep total active time low.

Thursday
Meal: Lemon-Garlic Pan-Fried Fresh Tilapia Fillets with That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Fresh farm-raised tilapia fillets are dredged lightly in seasoning and pan-fried in a lemon-garlic butter until flaky and golden on both sides. A can of That's Smart! vegetables is heated and seasoned as a quick, nutritious side that keeps this meal simple, bright, and satisfying.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised ($6.99/lb), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One serving of tilapia is approximately 0.5 lb (cost approx. $3.50); one can of That's Smart! vegetables is the perfect single-serving side; lemon juice, garlic, and butter are pantry staples used for the pan sauce.

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp over Skillet-Toasted Garlic Loaf Bread
Description: Cooked wild caught Gulf shrimp are warmed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of seasoning, then spooned generously over thick slices of bakery-fresh garlic loaf bread that have been toasted golden in the same skillet. This is a quick, impressive end-of-week meal that feels indulgent while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen 41/60 ct. ($8.99/lb), Garlic Loaf Bread Baked Fresh Daily ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp (cost approx. $4.50); the garlic loaf is one full loaf at a flat price of $3.99 - use 2 to 3 thick slices as the base and save the rest for snacking or another meal; since the shrimp are pre-cooked, total cook time is very short, making this an ideal quick Friday dinner.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bread Boats

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb total, used Monday and Tuesday): $0.65
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.5 lb total, used Monday and Tuesday): $1.00
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (0.5 lb): $1.50
- That's Smart! Sandwich Bread (1 loaf): $1.69
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express (1 kit): $2.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised (0.5 lb): $3.50
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Garlic Loaf Bread Baked Fresh Daily (1 loaf): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and pan-frying)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used Thursday and Friday)
- Lemon juice (Thursday tilapia)
- Salt, black pepper, and general seasoning blend
- Taco seasoning (Tuesday ground beef)
- Cooking spray (optional, for baking Wednesday chicken)