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
- Pepperidge Farm Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns: $3.49
- Taste of Inspirations Seafood Boil: $11.99

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 ($3.00 each)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Strip Steak with Roasted Asparagus and Herb Butter
Description: Two beautiful boneless strip steaks are seared in a cast-iron skillet to a perfect crust and finished with a simple garlic-herb butter. Tender roasted asparagus spears round out this steakhouse-quality dinner at home.
Sale items used: Boneless Strip Steak ($12.99 - 2 steaks), Asparagus ($2.49), Butter ($2.50 - 1 unit from 2/$5 deal)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 individual strip steaks (roughly 6-8 oz each) for 2 people. Use about half a bunch of asparagus per person; toss with 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt before roasting.
Recipes:
- [New York Strip with Maitre Butter, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus]
- [Grilled New York Strip Steak with Fire Roasted Salsa and Grilled Mushrooms and Asparagus]
- [Grilled Steak and Asparagus with Orzo]

Tuesday
Meal: Taco Night - Seasoned Ground Chuck Tacos with Cheese, Tomato, and Sour Cream
Description: Boldly seasoned ground chuck is simmered with taco spices and a touch of tomato paste, then piled into warm flour tortillas with melted cheese, diced fresh tomato, and a cool dollop of sour cream. This classic Tex-Mex dinner is quick, customizable, and deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck ($5.99 - 1 lb), La Banderita Flour Tortillas ($3.00 - 1 pack from 2/$6), Cheese ($2.00 - 1 unit from 2/$4), Red Tomatoes ($1.49), Sour Cream ($2.00 - 1 unit from 2/$4)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck for 2 people (plenty for 4-6 tacos each). Dice 1 medium tomato, shred about 1 cup of cheese, and keep sour cream on the side as a topper. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side.
Recipes:
- [Ground Beef Tacos - Isabel Eats]
- [Ground Beef Tacos - Natasha's Kitchen]
- Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos - Food Network ([Ree Drummond)]

Wednesday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage and Yellow Squash Sheet Pan Bake with Red Potatoes
Description: Smoky, savory Jack Daniel's sausage coins roast alongside cubed red potatoes and tender yellow squash slices on a single sheet pan, seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs. This hands-off oven dinner is hearty, colorful, and ready in under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49 - 1 pack), Red Potatoes ($2.49 - half the bag), Yellow Squash ($3.00 - 1 squash)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 13-14 oz sausage pack sliced into coins, 3-4 medium red potatoes cubed, and 1 medium yellow squash sliced. Toss everything with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then roast at 400 degrees F.
Recipes:
- [Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes]
- [One Pan Sausage and Potatoes]
- [Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Skillet]

Thursday
Meal: Jack Daniel's Sausage-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Fresh Tomato
Description: Large portobello mushroom caps become edible bowls filled with browned smoked sausage crumbles, shredded cheese, and diced fresh tomato, then baked until golden and bubbling. This showstopper meal is low-carb, big on flavor, and feels like a restaurant-quality dish at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage ($4.49 - using remaining half of pack), Portobello Mushrooms ($1.99 - 1 pack), Cheese ($2.00 - 1 unit from 2/$4 deal), Red Tomatoes ($1.49 - 1 tomato)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 large portobello caps (one per person), fill each with roughly 3-4 oz of crumbled sausage, a generous handful of shredded cheese, and 2-3 tablespoons of diced tomato. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
Recipes:
- [Sausage-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Food Network]
- [Sausage and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms - Food Network]
- [Grilled and Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Gorgonzola - Giada De Laurentiis]

Friday
Meal: Buttery Herb Baked Chicken Tenders with Crispy Red Potatoes
Description: Ready-to-cook fried chicken tenders are reimagined as a baked sheet pan dinner, paired with quartered red potatoes tossed in garlic herb butter for a golden, crispy finish. This Friday comfort meal is easy, filling, and a crowd-pleasing way to end the week without standing over a stove.
Sale items used: Fried Chicken Tenders ($3.99 - 1 pack), Red Potatoes ($2.49 - remaining half of bag), Butter ($2.50 - 1 unit from 2/$5 deal)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One pack of chicken tenders serves 2 generously. Quarter 4 medium red potatoes and toss with 2-3 tbsp melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until potatoes are golden and chicken is heated through and crispy.
Recipes:
- [Baked Buttery Herb Chicken and Potatoes - The Recipe Critic]
- [Roasted Chicken and Red Potatoes - Taste of Home]
- Sheet Pan Smoked Sausage and Potatoes ([adaptable for chicken tenders) - Yellow Bliss Road]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Strip Steak - 2 steaks approx. 6-8 oz each ($12.99)
- Ground Chuck - 1 lb ($5.99)
- Jack Daniel's Smoked Sausage - 2 packs ($4.49 each = $8.98) - used across Wednesday AND Thursday
- Fried Chicken Tenders - 1 pack ($3.99)
- Asparagus - 1 bunch ($2.49)
- Portobello Mushrooms - 1 pack ($1.99)
- Red Potatoes - 1 bag ($2.49) - shared across Wednesday and Friday
- Yellow Squash - 1 squash ($3.00, part of 2/$6)
- Red Tomatoes - 2 medium tomatoes ($1.49)
- La Banderita Flour Tortillas - 1 pack ($3.00, part of 2/$6)
- Butter - 1 unit ($2.50, part of 2/$5)
- Cheese (shredded) - 2 units ($2.00 each, part of 2/$4 deal = $4.00) - used Tuesday and Thursday
- Sour Cream - 1 unit ($2.00, part of 2/$4)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (2-3 tbsp per recipe)
- Garlic powder (1 small jar)
- Onion powder (1 small jar)
- Paprika or smoked paprika (1 small jar)
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano (1 small jar)
- Taco seasoning (1 packet or make with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder)
- Tomato paste (1 small can - for taco meat)
- Salt and black pepper
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper (for sheet pans)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the provided sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Food Lion store for actual pricing and product availability before shopping. BOGO and multi-unit deals may require purchase of the full quantity to receive the advertised price. Some pantry staples listed are assumed to be on hand - adjust your shopping accordingly.