Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Boneless Chicken Breast and Assorted Pork Chops are the clear anchors of this week at just $1.99/lb each, making them two of the most affordable proteins on any flyer. Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners at $2.99 for a full 16 oz pack add a fun, budget-friendly night that keeps costs very low. Ground Round is priced at $6.99/lb with a 3 lb minimum purchase, which pushes the total outlay high, so it is used on one night and the extra pounds can go toward lunches or a freezer stash - it is still a better everyday value than seafood or steak. Fresh Flounder Fillets at $9.99/lb is the single premium night this week; it edges out Cooked Shrimp at the same per-pound price because flounder fillets yield more edible protein per pound with less waste than shell-on or pre-cooked shrimp, making it the best seafood value for a sit-down dinner.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Corn and Green Bell Peppers
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside sweet fresh corn cut from the cob and sauteed green bell peppers. The bright, summery combination comes together quickly and keeps the weeknight start simple and satisfying.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Fresh Corn (7 pk), Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast (about a half pound per person). Use 4 ears of corn from the 7 pk (the remaining 3 ears can be used later in the week or for lunches). Use 2 Green Bell Peppers.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Round and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Lime
Description: Ground round is browned in a large skillet, then tossed with shredded green cabbage, garlic, and a squeeze of fresh lime until the cabbage is just tender and everything is lightly caramelized at the edges. A splash of soy sauce from the pantry ties it together into a savory, hearty one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more), Green Cabbage (Fresh), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the minimum 3 lbs of Ground Round; use 1.5 lbs for this meal and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future use. Use approximately 1 lb of Green Cabbage. Use 2 Limes.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Assorted Pork Chops with Cucumber Salad and Lime Dressing
Description: Pork chops are seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. They are served with a crisp, refreshing cucumber salad dressed with fresh lime juice and a drizzle of olive oil from the pantry.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh), Cucumbers (Fresh, Each), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Assorted Pork Chops (about a half pound per person, bone weight included). Use 2 Cucumbers. Use 2 Limes.

Thursday
Meal: Simmered Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners with Frozen Vegetables and Corn
Description: Meat wieners are sliced and simmered in a savory broth with frozen vegetables and the remaining fresh corn, creating a simple, warming one-pot meal. Served with slices of French Bread on the side for a filling, no-fuss weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz), Hanover Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz), Fresh Corn (7 pk), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (16 oz) of Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners. Use 1 bag (10-12 oz) of Hanover Vegetables. Use 3 remaining ears of corn from the 7 pk, cut from the cob. Use 1 loaf of French Bread, sliced for the table.

Friday
Meal: Lemon-Seasoned Pan-Seared Fresh Flounder Fillets with Bell Peppers and Frozen Vegetables
Description: Fresh flounder fillets are patted dry, seasoned with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, then seared in a lightly oiled skillet until golden and flaky. They are plated alongside sauteed green bell peppers and a side of warmed frozen vegetables for a bright, light end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught), Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each), Hanover Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh Flounder Fillets (about 6 oz per person). Use 2 Green Bell Peppers. Use 2 Lemons. Use 1 bag (10-12 oz) of Hanover Vegetables.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more) (3 lbs minimum): $20.97
- Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz) (x1 pack): $2.99
- Fresh Flounder Fillets (Wild Caught) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Fresh Corn (7 pk) (x1): $5.00
- Green Cabbage (Fresh) (1 lb): $0.89
- Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each) (x4): $3.96
- Cucumbers (Fresh, Each) (x2): $1.78
- Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each) (x6): $4.74
- Hanover Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz) (x2 bags): $1.98
- French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each) (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic or garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Soy sauce (check label to confirm dairy-free)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (for Thursday simmer)