Food Lion Standard 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 (Deli): $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: $3.00 each (2/$6)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Strip Steak with Roasted Asparagus
Description: A restaurant-quality strip steak is seared in a cast-iron skillet until deeply browned and basted with butter for a rich, savory crust. Crisp asparagus spears roasted alongside make this a steakhouse-worthy dinner right at home.
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. 8-12 oz for 1 person) and about 1/3 lb asparagus (roughly 8-10 spears). Use 1 tablespoon butter for basting.
Recipes:
- [Pan-Seared Steaks with Butter Sauce - Feel Good Foodie]
- [Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Strip Steaks - America's Test Kitchen]
- Pan Seared Steak ([Steakhouse Quality) - Natasha's Kitchen]

Tuesday
Meal: Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Sauteed Yellow Squash
Description: Tender chicken breast pieces are cooked in a skillet and coated in a glossy, sweet-savory homemade teriyaki sauce using the on-sale soy sauce. Sliced yellow squash sauteed alongside rounds out this quick Asian-inspired dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), Yellow Squash ($3.00 ea), Food Lion Soy or Teriyaki Sauce (2/$4), Butter (2/$5)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 6-8 oz) cut into bite-sized pieces. Use 1 small yellow squash, sliced into half-moons. Scale teriyaki sauce to about 3 tablespoons.
Recipes:
- Easy Teriyaki Chicken ([15 Minutes) - Cooking Classy]
- [Easy Teriyaki Chicken - Budget Bytes]
- [15-Minute Teriyaki Chicken - Family Food on the Table]

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Taco-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Description: Large portobello caps are baked and filled with seasoned ground chuck, diced red tomato, and melted cheese for a hearty, flavor-packed meal that ditches the tortilla but not the taco spirit. The earthy mushroom acts as a savory vessel for the juicy spiced beef filling.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Cheese (2/$4)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1-2 portobello caps and about 1/4 lb ground chuck for 1 person. Use 1 small tomato, diced, and 1-2 slices of cheese melted on top.
Recipes:
- [Ground Beef Taco Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Fox and Briar]
- [Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Beef and Cheese - Healthy Seasonal Recipes]
- [Chipotle Beef Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Ellie Krieger]

Thursday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage and Red Potato Skillet
Description: Smoky, caramelized sausage rounds are pan-seared with golden red potatoes in a single skillet for a deeply satisfying, no-fuss comfort meal. The bold smokiness of the Jack Daniel's sausage pairs perfectly with the crispy, tender potatoes and a simple seasoning of garlic and paprika.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49), Red Potatoes ($2.49), Butter (2/$5)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2-3 links of sausage (roughly 6 oz) and 1/2 lb red potatoes (4-5 small potatoes) cut into 1-inch pieces for 1 person.
Recipes:
- [Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet - Recipes by Clare]
- [Smoked Sausage Potato Skillet with Peppers and Onions - How Sweet Eats]
- [Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet - Little Chef Within]

Friday
Meal: Creamy Lemon Chicken Breast with Asparagus Skillet
Description: Pan-seared chicken breast cutlets are finished in a silky, bright lemon cream sauce with tender-crisp asparagus for an elegant yet easy one-pan dinner. This dish delivers restaurant-level flavor using just a handful of on-sale ingredients in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast ($8.99), Asparagus ($2.49), Butter (2/$5), Sour Cream (2/$4)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken breast (about 6-8 oz) sliced into thin cutlets. Use about 8-10 asparagus spears trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces. Use 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons sour cream to build the pan sauce.
Recipes:
- [Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus - Skinnytaste]
- [Creamy Asparagus Chicken - Budget Bytes]
- [Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Dinner - The Mediterranean Dish]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Strip Steak - 1 steak (8-12 oz) - $12.99
- Fresh Sliced Chicken Breast - 1 package (used for Tuesday and Friday) - $8.99
- Ground Chuck - 1/4 to 1/3 lb (buy smallest pack available) - $5.99/lb
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage - 1 package - $4.49
- Asparagus - 1 bunch (used Monday and Friday) - $2.49
- Red Potatoes - 1 small bag or loose (about 1/2 lb) - $2.49
- Portobello Mushrooms - 1 package (2 caps) - $1.99
- Yellow Squash - 1 squash - $3.00
- Red Tomatoes - 1 tomato - $1.49
- Butter - 1 package (2/$5, buy 2 or use 1 at $2.50) - $2.50
- Sour Cream - 1 container (2/$4, buy 2 or use 1 at $2.00) - $2.00
- Cheese (sliced or shredded) - 1 package (2/$4) - $2.00
- Food Lion Soy or Teriyaki Sauce - 1 bottle (2/$4) - $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil - 2-3 tablespoons total across the week
- Garlic - 3-4 cloves (or garlic powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Taco seasoning (or chili powder, cumin, oregano) - 2-3 teaspoons for Wednesday
- All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons (for chicken dredge on Friday)
- Chicken or beef broth - 1/4 cup (for Friday's pan sauce)
- Cornstarch - 1-2 teaspoons (for teriyaki sauce thickener on Tuesday)
- Brown sugar or honey - 1-2 teaspoons (for teriyaki glaze)
- Lemon - 1 small (for Friday's creamy sauce)
- Rice or egg noodles - 1 serving (optional side for Tuesday or 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.