Food Lion Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Boneless Strip Steak: $12.99/lb
- Beef Steak: $7.99/lb
- Beef Steak Boneless: $8.79/lb
- Fried Chicken: $7.99
- Fried Chicken Tenders: $3.99
- Ground Chuck: $5.99/lb
- Hot Dogs: $4.49
- Polish Sausage: $8.79
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast: $8.99/lb
- 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 (Deli): $8.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $1.99
- Eastern Peaches: $1.29/lb
- Asparagus: $2.49/lb
- Portobello Mushrooms: $1.99/pkg
- Red Potatoes: $2.49/bag
- Red Tomatoes: $1.49/lb
- Blueberries: $10.99
- Yellow Squash: $3.00/each (2 for $6)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared NY Strip Steak with Garlic Butter Red Potatoes and Asparagus
Description: A classic, restaurant-worthy dinner built entirely from this week's sale items. Juicy boneless strip steaks are seared in a cast iron skillet until a golden crust forms, then served alongside crispy garlic butter red potatoes and tender-crisp sauteed asparagus.
Sale items used: Boneless Strip Steak ($12.99), Red Potatoes ($2.49), Asparagus ($2.49), Butter ($2.50 - half of 2/$5)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 strip steaks (6-8 oz each), about 1/2 lb of asparagus, and 3-4 medium red potatoes, halved and quartered. Finish potatoes with a tablespoon of butter and a pinch of garlic powder.
Recipes:
- [Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet - Eatwell101]
- [New York Strip with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus - Food Network]
- [Skillet Steak with Asparagus and Potatoes - PureWow]

Tuesday
Meal: Cajun Seafood Boil with Red Potatoes and Portobello Mushrooms
Description: A festive, hands-on feast inspired by the coastal South - the pre-seasoned Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil package is simmered with red potatoes and meaty portobello mushrooms for an earthy twist. Serve it spread across the table with butter for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.
Sale items used: Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil ($11.99), Red Potatoes ($2.49 - use remainder from Monday), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99), Butter ($2.50 - half of 2/$5)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: The 12 oz seafood boil package serves 2 generously. Add 2-3 halved red potatoes and 1 large portobello cap sliced thick into the boiling liquid. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with garlic for dipping.
Recipes:
- [Cajun Seafood Boil Recipe with Butter Sauce - The Kitchn]
- [My Favorite Cajun Seafood Boil - Orchids and Sweet Tea]
- [Gluten-Free Low Country Boil - GF Explorers]

Wednesday
Meal: Taco-Seasoned Ground Chuck Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese and Tomato
Description: Extra-large portobello mushroom caps become the gluten-free "bowl" for a savory, well-spiced ground chuck filling topped with melted cheese and fresh diced tomatoes. This low-carb, baked dinner is big on flavor, easy to pull together, and completely satisfying without a single grain in sight.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99 - 1 package), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Cheese ($2.00 - half of 2/$4), Sour Cream ($2.00 - half of 2/$4)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large portobello caps and about 1/2 lb of ground chuck. Brown the beef with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt. Fill each cap and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18 minutes. Top with diced tomato and a dollop of sour cream.
Recipes:
- [Easy Beef Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Hungry Happens]
- [Ground Beef Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Creamy Sauce - Cre8 at Home]
- [Italian Ground Beef Stuffed Mushrooms - Cupcakes and Kale Chips]

Thursday
Meal: Smoky Jack Daniel's Sausage, Red Potato, and Tomato Skillet
Description: Sliced smoky Jack Daniel's sausage is pan-seared until caramelized, then tossed with crispy red potato rounds and sweet ripe tomatoes in a one-skillet meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The tomatoes cook down into a light, savory pan sauce that coats every bite of sausage and potato beautifully.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49), Red Potatoes ($2.49 - use any remainder from previous nights), Red Tomatoes ($1.49 - use remainder), Butter ($2.50 - half of 2/$5)
Prep time: 28 minutes
Serving note: Use the full $4.49 sausage package (serves 2). Use 2-3 medium red potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds. Add 1 large diced tomato in the last 5 minutes. Finish with a pat of butter and fresh or dried herbs.
Recipes:
- [Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet - Little Chef Within]
- [Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet Recipe - Eatwell101]
- [Sausage, Potato and Peppers Skillet - A Gouda Life]

Friday
Meal: Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast Skillet with Yellow Squash and Tomatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seared golden brown in a hot skillet, then joined by sliced yellow squash and fresh diced tomatoes for a bright, Italian-inspired one-pan dinner that celebrates the season's best produce. The tomatoes naturally break down into a light pan sauce, and a squeeze of lemon lifts the whole dish beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), Yellow Squash ($3.00 - 1 squash from the 2/$6 deal), Red Tomatoes ($1.49 - use any remainder), Butter ($2.50 - half of 2/$5)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 boneless chicken breast portions (about 6-7 oz each). Slice 1 medium yellow squash into half-moon rounds. Dice 1 large tomato. Saute everything in the same pan - chicken first, then the squash and tomatoes. Serve as-is or over a side of plain white rice (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- [Skillet Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Zucchini and Squash - Cooking Classy]
- [Chicken Summer Squash and Tomatoes Skillet - Isabel Eats]
- [Summer Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies - Averie Cooks]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at Food Lion:

• Boneless Strip Steak - 2 steaks, approx. 14-16 oz total ($12.99/lb, budget about $12-14)
• Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil - 1 package ($11.99)
• Ground Chuck - 1/2 lb ($2.99 approx.)
• Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage - 1 package ($4.49)
• Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast - approx. 3/4 lb ($6.74 approx.)
• Asparagus - 1/2 lb bunch ($1.25 approx.)
• Red Potatoes - 1 bag ($2.49) - used across multiple meals
• Portobello Mushrooms - 2 packages ($3.98)
• Red Tomatoes - 2-3 medium ($2.98 approx.)
• Yellow Squash - 1 squash (buy 2 for $6, use the second for snacking or another meal)
• Butter - 2 packages (2/$5 deal = $5.00)
• Sour Cream - 1 container (buy 2 for $4 = $2.00 each, use remaining for snacks or garnish)
• Cheese (shredded cheddar) - 1 package (buy 2 for $4 = $2.00 each)

Pantry staples needed (not on sale - check your pantry first):

• Olive oil - for searing and cooking
• Garlic powder - for seasoning all 5 meals
• Salt and black pepper - essential for every meal
• Cumin and chili powder - for Wednesday's stuffed mushrooms
• Smoked paprika - optional but great for Monday's steak and Thursday's sausage
• Italian seasoning - for Friday's chicken skillet
• Lemon juice or 1 fresh lemon - for Friday's chicken
• Gluten-free beef broth (2 cups) - optional, to deglaze skillets
• Cornstarch - for thickening if desired
• White rice (1 cup dry) - optional side for Friday's chicken

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the provided weekly sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Food Lion store for actual pricing and availability. Always verify that packaged products such as sausage and seafood boil seasonings are certified gluten-free by reading the label before purchasing, as formulations can change. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer directly to confirm gluten-free status.