Food Lion Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Strip Steak: $12.99
- Beef Steak: $7.99
- Beef Steak Boneless: $8.79
- Fried Chicken: $7.99
- Fried Chicken Tenders: $3.99
- Ground Chuck: $5.99
- Hot Dogs: $4.49
- Polish Sausage: $8.79
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast: $8.99
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: $4.49
- Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil: $11.99
- Tastee Choice Seafood Boil (Frozen): $11.99
- Freshly Sliced Taste of Inspirations Chicken Breast: $8.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $1.99
- Eastern Peaches: $1.29/lb
- Asparagus: $2.49
- Portobello Mushrooms: $1.99
- Red Potatoes: $2.49
- Red Tomatoes: $1.49
- Blueberries: $10.99
- Yellow Squash: $2/$6

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Asian Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce
Description: Thinly sliced beef steak is quickly seared over high heat and tossed with portobello mushrooms and asparagus in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This classic weeknight stir-fry is naturally dairy-free and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Beef Steak ($7.99), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99), Asparagus ($2.49), Food Lion Soy or Teriyaki Sauce ($2/$4)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs beef steak (thinly sliced), 1 pack portobello mushrooms (sliced), 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut), 4 tbsp soy sauce, and serve over 2 cups dry rice (makes 4 generous servings).
Recipes:
- [Stir-Fried Beef With Mushrooms and Asparagus]
- [Steak and Asparagus Stir Fry Recipe]
- [Beef with Asparagus and Stir-Fried Mushrooms]

Tuesday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage and Red Potato Skillet
Description: Smoky sausage coins are browned until caramelized then combined with crispy red potatoes, diced onion, and bell pepper for a hearty one-pan dinner. This simple skillet meal is completely dairy-free and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49), Red Potatoes ($2.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages (about 28 oz total) smoked sausage, 2 lbs red potatoes (quartered), 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, and seasonings - serves 4 comfortably.
Recipes:
- [Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet]
- [Easy Skillet Sausage and Potatoes Recipe]
- [Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet with Onions and Peppers]

Wednesday
Meal: Cajun Seafood Boil with Red Potatoes
Description: A festive one-pot seafood boil featuring the sale seafood boil pack cooked in a boldly spiced Cajun broth with red potatoes for a full and satisfying feast. Served spread out on the table for a fun, communal, completely dairy-free dinner experience.
Sale items used: Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil ($11.99), Red Potatoes ($2.49)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 full seafood boil pack (serving 4), add 1.5 lbs red potatoes (halved), Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, garlic, lemon, and enough water to cover - serves 4.
Recipes:
- Seafood Boil Recipe ([30 Minutes)]
- Seafood Boil Recipe ([with cajun garlic butter sauce)]
- [Seafood Boil Recipe - Food Network]

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Fresh Tomato
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is cooked with taco spices and loaded into flour tortillas with diced fresh tomatoes for a bold, crowd-pleasing dairy-free taco night. Skip the cheese and sour cream and amp up the flavor with salsa, avocado, and pickled jalapenos.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), La Banderita Flour Tortillas ($2/$6), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Food Lion Soy or Teriyaki Sauce or Food Lion Sauce ($2/$4 - for a quick marinade or extra flavor drizzle)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground chuck, 8 flour tortillas, 2 large tomatoes (diced), and taco spices - makes 8-10 tacos, serving 4 people (2-3 tacos each).
Recipes:
- Baked Ground Beef Tacos ([Dairy Free)]
- [Easy Ground Beef Tacos]
- [Oven Baked Beef Tacos]

Friday
Meal: Grilled Boneless Strip Steak with Asparagus
Description: Restaurant-quality boneless strip steaks are grilled to perfection and served alongside char-grilled asparagus spears for a classic, elegant Friday night dinner. This naturally dairy-free meal is simple, impressive, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Boneless Strip Steak ($12.99), Asparagus ($2.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 boneless strip steaks (one per person, approximately 8-10 oz each), 1-2 bunches of asparagus (about 1.5 lbs total), olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper - serves 4 perfectly.
Recipes:
- [Steak With Asparagus Recipe by Tasty]
- [Garlic Balsamic Steak Bites and Asparagus]
- [New York Steak Grill Recipe with Asparagus]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at Food Lion:
- Beef Steak: 1.5 lbs ($7.99)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage: 2 packages ($4.49 x 2 = $8.98)
- Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil: 1 package ($11.99)
- Ground Chuck: 1.5 lbs ($5.99)
- Boneless Strip Steak: 4 steaks/~2.5 lbs ($12.99)
- Asparagus: 2 bunches ($2.49 x 2 = $4.98)
- Portobello Mushrooms: 1 package ($1.99)
- Red Potatoes: 2 bags (~4 lbs total) ($2.49 x 2 = $4.98)
- Red Tomatoes: 2 large ($1.49)
- Yellow Squash (optional, for extra side): 3 squash ($6 for 2 bags)
- La Banderita Flour Tortillas: 1 package ($2/$6 deal)
- Food Lion Soy or Teriyaki Sauce: 1 bottle ($2/$4 deal)

Estimated weekly grocery total (sale items): ~$62 - $68

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Garlic (6-8 cloves or 1 head)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 bell pepper
- Salt and black pepper
- Taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika)
- Cornstarch (for stir-fry sauce thickening)
- Ground ginger (or fresh, for stir-fry)
- Old Bay or Cajun seasoning (for seafood boil)
- 2 cups white or jasmine rice (for Monday's stir-fry)
- Fresh lemons (2-3)
- Balsamic vinegar (optional, for Friday's steak)
- Avocado and salsa (for Thursday's taco toppings)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for sausage skillet deglazing)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Food Lion store for actual pricing.