Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Carrots
Description: A thick slice of Food City Fresh boneless pork loin is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown, then finished with a simple pan sauce for rich, savory flavor. Roasted sweet potato wedges and tender steamed baby carrots round out this hearty, budget-friendly plate.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.49/lb), Sweet Potatoes ($0.79/lb), Baby Cut Carrots - Bolthouse 1 lb ($1.69)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin for one serving, costing about $0.75. Use about 0.5 lb of sweet potatoes (roughly one small potato) at about $0.40. Use half the bag of baby carrots this week and the other half on Friday. The pork loin is sold whole, so ask the butcher to cut a portion, or buy the minimum and slice off what you need, storing the rest tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Corn and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground chuck is browned and tucked into crispy Old El Paso taco shells, then topped with fresh vine tomatoes and sweet corn for a colorful, satisfying taco night. Old El Paso seasoning mix ties everything together with bold, classic taco flavor.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb, 3 lbs or more purchase required), Old El Paso Taco Shells (2/$3.00), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.69/lb), Food Club Corn ($0.79)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The ground chuck requires a minimum 3 lb purchase at $5.99/lb, totaling $17.97 - portion out about 0.33 lb for tonight's tacos and freeze the remaining portions in individual bags for future meals, making this a very cost-efficient buy. Use 2 taco shells from one box. Use about 0.25 lb of vine tomato (one small tomato) at about $0.42. One can of Food Club corn covers this meal fully.
Recipes:
- Best Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet with Green Beans
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with diced russet potatoes until everything is crispy and caramelized, creating a one-pan comfort meal with minimal cleanup. A side of tender Food Club green beans adds color and nutrition to this easy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (2/$5.00), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 lb ($3.99), Food Club Green Beans ($0.79)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One package of Eckrich smoked sausage is part of a 2/$5.00 deal, so you pay $2.50 for one package - use about half the package (roughly 6 oz) for this meal and refrigerate the rest for another use. Use 2 to 3 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag, which will also supply potatoes for Thursday. One can of Food Club green beans is the perfect single-serving side.
Recipes:
- One Pot Smoked Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes
Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Steamed Corn
Description: Fresh Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are seasoned and oven-baked until juicy and golden, served alongside crispy roasted russet potato chunks and sweet steamed corn for a clean, satisfying meal. This simple sheet-pan style dinner is easy to scale perfectly for one person.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders - Sanderson Farms Fresh Family Pack ($2.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 lb (already purchased Wednesday), Food Club Corn ($0.79)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast tenders for one serving at about $1.50. The family pack is the sale price format - portion out your 0.5 lb serving and freeze the remainder in individual portions for future meals. Use 2 to 3 russet potatoes from the bag already purchased on Wednesday. One can of Food Club corn rounds out the plate.
Recipes:
- Chicken, Corn + Potatoes Sheetpan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Cooked Wild Caught Shrimp with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Carrots
Description: Plump cooked wild caught shrimp are warmed in a garlic butter pan sauce until fragrant and lightly caramelized, making for an impressive yet effortless Friday dinner. Roasted sweet potato wedges and the remaining baby carrots from Monday complete this flavorful, feel-good plate.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen 21/30 ct ($9.99/lb), Sweet Potatoes ($0.79/lb, already purchased Monday), Baby Cut Carrots - Bolthouse 1 lb (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for one serving at about $5.00. At 21/30 count per pound, 0.5 lb gives you roughly 10 to 15 shrimp, which is a generous single-serving portion. Use the remaining half bag of baby carrots from Monday and another small sweet potato from the batch purchased earlier in the week.
Recipes:
- Roasted Veggies & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Sweet Potatoes (1 lb, covers Monday and Friday): $0.79
- Baby Cut Carrots - Bolthouse (1 lb bag, covers Monday and Friday): $1.69
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (3 lb minimum purchase, freeze remainder): $17.97
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (1 box, 2/$3.00 deal, buy 2 boxes): $3.00
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.25 lb): $0.42
- Food Club Corn (2 cans at $0.79 each, covers Tuesday and Thursday): $1.58
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (2 packages at 2/$5.00, use half of one, freeze rest): $5.00
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag, covers Wednesday and Thursday): $3.99
- Food Club Green Beans (1 can): $0.79
- Chicken Breast Tenders - Sanderson Farms (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Wild Caught Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen (0.5 lb): $5.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for pork pan sauce and shrimp garlic butter)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for shrimp and potatoes)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for roasting and searing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or garlic powder (for chicken tenders and pork)
- Onion powder
- Dried herbs such as thyme or oregano (optional, for pork and chicken)
- Shredded cheese (optional topping for tacos)
- Hot sauce or salsa (optional for tacos)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, must purchase minimum 1 pound)
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Wright's Bacon (24 oz.) or Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $7.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Bistro Deli-Classics Ham Line: $9.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust or Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust (6 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 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.
$43.27
for 1 person · $43.27 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 26, 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.