Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Russet Potatoes
Description: A small boneless pork loin roast is rubbed with garlic and herbs and roasted until juicy alongside golden russet potato wedges. It makes a hearty dinner for two with enough pork left over for sandwiches or Wednesday's hash.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 55 minutes cooking
Serving note: Buy a 1.5 lb pork loin (assumed total weight) and use about 1.5 lbs of russets (3 medium potatoes), cut into wedges. Roast at 400F for 50 to 60 minutes until the pork reaches 145F, then rest 10 minutes. Total time is over an hour with resting, so cut the potatoes and rub the pork the night before. The remaining russets are used on Friday.
Recipes:
- Roasted Rosemary and Garlic Pork Loin and Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Pork Loin & Potatoes
- Garlic Herb Butter Baked Pork Loin and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: Two chicken breasts are seared until golden and finished in the pan, served with crisp, caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts. It is a light, flavorful dinner for two with a simple pan sauce.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb boneless chicken breast (assumed total weight, 2 breasts of about 8 oz each) and 0.75 lb Brussels sprouts (assumed total weight). Roast the sprouts at425F for 20 to 25 minutes while you sear the chicken, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Recipes:
- Seared Chicken Breast with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Pan-Seared Chicken and Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter
- Skillet Hot Honey Chicken with Brussels Sprouts

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Pork Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
Description: Browned pork sausage and diced sweet potatoes crisp together in one skillet with onion and a little paprika. Topped with fried eggs if you like, it is a filling, budget-friendly dinner for two.
Sale items used: Bob Evans Pork Sausage, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use one 1 lb roll of Bob Evans sausage (half is plenty if you prefer a lighter hash; freeze the rest) and 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.25 lbs total), diced small. Add 1 small onion and 2 eggs if desired. Microwave the diced potatoes for 3 minutes first to speed up cooking.
Recipes:
- Sweet Potato Hash
- Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
- Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Mixed Pork Chops with BBQ Sauce and Cornbread Muffins
Description: Pork chops are grilled until lightly charred and brushed with tangy BBQ sauce at the end. They are served with warm cornbread muffins for a casual, comforting meal for two.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Kinder's BBQ Sauce, Cornbread Muffins (6 ct)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.25 lbs mixed pork chops (assumed total weight, about 2 to 3 chops). Grill over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side and brush with about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce in the last few minutes. Serve 2 muffins each (4 of the 6) and save the other 2 for breakfast. Kinder's is 2 for $6.00, so buy a pair and keep the second bottle for future meals.
Recipes:
- BBQ Pork Chop and Cornbread Skillet
- Pulled Pork Cornbread Muffins
- Pulled Pork-Stuffed Cornbread Muffins

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Smashed Potatoes
Description: A thick top sirloin is seared in a hot skillet for a deep crust and sliced to share, served with crispy smashed russets. The potatoes are boiled, flattened and pan-crisped in butter for a steakhouse-style finish.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb top sirloin (assumed total weight, 8 oz per person) and use about 1.25 lbs russets (2 to 3 small to medium potatoes) from the 10 lb bag. Boil the potatoes 15 to 20 minutes, smash, and crisp in a skillet. Sear the steak 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare and rest 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Steak with Sherry-Garlic Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes
- Pan Seared Steak and Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag, x1): $3.99
- Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $2.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Bob Evans Pork Sausage (x1 pack): $3.99
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb bag, x1): $3.99
- Mixed Pork Chops (1.25 lbs): $1.86
- Cornbread Muffins (6 ct, x1): $5.99
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (1 lb): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Kinder's BBQ Sauce or any BBQ sauce you already have
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs
- Onion and garlic
- Eggs (optional for the hash)