Food Lion Low-Carb 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:
- Asparagus: $2.49/bunch
- Portobello Mushrooms: $1.99
- Red Tomatoes: $1.49/lb
- Yellow Squash: $2/$6 (3 for $6)
- Watermelon: $3.99
- Golden Pineapple: $1.99
- Eastern Peaches: $1.29/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Butter New York Strip Steak with Roasted Asparagus
Description: A cast-iron pan-seared boneless strip steak is basted in garlic herb butter for a rich, restaurant-quality low-carb dinner. Fresh asparagus spears are roasted alongside the steak and finished with a drizzle of the pan drippings.
Sale items used: Boneless Strip Steak ($12.99), Asparagus ($2.49), Butter ($2/$5)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 strip steak (approx. 8-10 oz) and 6-8 asparagus spears. Use 1 tablespoon of butter for basting. Season generously with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
Recipes:
- [Garlic Butter Steak with Asparagus and Mushrooms - Life Made Keto]
- Perfect New York Strip Steak Recipe ([Keto and Low Carb) - Cast Iron Keto]
- [Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak with Pan-Fried Asparagus - Low Carb Spark]

Tuesday
Meal: Keto Taco-Seasoned Ground Chuck Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Description: Large portobello mushroom caps are filled with savory taco-spiced ground chuck, topped with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream for a bold, Mexican-inspired low-carb dinner. Diced red tomatoes and a squeeze of lime brighten every bite.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99), Cheese ($2/$4), Sour Cream ($2/$4), Red Tomatoes ($1.49)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large portobello mushroom cap and 4-5 oz of ground chuck. Top with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and 2 tablespoons diced tomato.
Recipes:
- [Keto Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Diet Doctor]
- [Easy Beef Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Hungry Happens]
- [Keto Meatloaf Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - My Life Cookbook]

Wednesday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage and Yellow Squash Sheet Pan Bake
Description: Sliced smoky sausage and tender yellow squash are tossed in olive oil, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika, then roasted together on a single sheet pan until caramelized and golden. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a quick, satisfying one-pan weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49), Yellow Squash ($2/$6)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 4 oz (roughly 1/4 of the sausage package) and 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and your choice of seasoning.
Recipes:
- [Keto Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies - Kasey Trenum]
- [Cheesy Zucchini Sausage Sheet Pan Meal - Kalyn's Kitchen]
- [Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables - Low Carb Spark]

Thursday
Meal: Creamy Tomato Skillet Chicken Breast
Description: A sliced fresh chicken breast is pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich garlic-tomato cream sauce made with diced red tomatoes and cheese for a hearty Italian-inspired low-carb dinner. This one-pan meal comes together in about 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with the sold-on-sale yellow squash sauteed in butter.
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Cheese ($2/$4), Butter ($2/$5), Yellow Squash ($2/$6)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (6-8 oz), 1 medium tomato diced, 1 oz shredded cheese, and 1 small yellow squash as a buttered side. Use a splash of heavy cream if available.
Recipes:
- [Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet Dinner - The Modern Proper]
- [Low Carb Chicken in Tomato Basil Cream Sauce - Seeking Good Eats]
- [Italian Chicken in Tomato Sauce - Lexi's Clean Kitchen]

Friday
Meal: Low-Carb Keto Taco Salad Bowl with Seasoned Ground Chuck
Description: Taco-spiced ground chuck is served over a bed of crisp lettuce and topped with diced red tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a creamy dollop of sour cream for a colorful, satisfying Tex-Mex bowl - no tortillas needed. This Friday-night crowd-pleaser is naturally low carb and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Cheese ($2/$4), Sour Cream ($2/$4)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4-5 oz ground chuck, 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Recipes:
- [Keto Taco Salad - Dr. Davinah's Eats]
- [Ground Beef Taco Salad - Cupcakes and Kale Chips]
- [Easy 30-Minute Keto Taco Salad - Healthy Recipes Blog]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at Food Lion:
- Boneless Strip Steak - 1 steak, approx. 10 oz (Monday)
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast - 1 breast, approx. 6-8 oz (Thursday)
- Ground Chuck - 1 lb total (split between Tuesday and Friday)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage - 1 package (use about 4 oz for Wednesday)
- Asparagus - 1 bunch (use 6-8 spears for Monday)
- Portobello Mushrooms - 1 package (use 1 large cap for Tuesday)
- Red Tomatoes - 1-2 tomatoes total (for Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Yellow Squash - 2 squash (1 for Wednesday, 1 for Thursday)
- Butter - 1 package (2 for $5 deal)
- Cheese (shredded) - 1 package (2 for $4 deal; used Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
- Sour Cream - 1 container (2 for $4 deal; used Tuesday and Friday)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil - 2-3 tablespoons total across the week
- Garlic - 1 small head (fresh cloves for Monday and Thursday)
- Salt and black pepper - standard amounts
- Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon (Wednesday)
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon (Wednesday)
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon (Friday)
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon (Friday)
- Onion powder - 1/2 teaspoon (Friday)
- Heavy cream - 2-3 tablespoons (optional, for Thursday's sauce)
- Fresh or dried herbs (parsley, thyme) - small amounts for Monday's butter sauce
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce - 1 small head (Friday)

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.