Food City Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Boneless Chicken Breast at $1.99/lb is the undisputed anchor of this week, appearing on two nights in very different preparations - a pan-seared skillet dish and a tomato-braised one-pot - so you get real variety without repeating the value. Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb for a hearty beef and bean skillet and That's Smart! Eggs at $1.49 a dozen for a vegetable frittata round out the four economical nights at a combined protein cost that stays very lean. The Bottom Round Roast at $6.99/lb earns the one premium slot this week because it is the least expensive of the steak and roast options on the flyer and feeds four generously with a slow-braise that rewards a little patience - the Prime Top Sirloin at $10.99/lb and Top Sirloin at $8.99/lb were both skipped entirely to keep the week well inside budget. The Classico Pasta Sauce at $2.69 and That's Smart! Vegetables at $0.89 each do a lot of heavy lifting as affordable flavor builders, and the Vidalia Onions 3 lb. bag at $2.99 stretches across multiple nights so nothing goes to waste.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Half Runner Beans and Tomatoes (Meat)
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then rested while a quick pan sauce is built from vine-ripened tomatoes and chicken broth. Half runner beans are simmered alongside until just tender, making this a bright, complete one-skillet dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Grainger County or Local Tomatoes (Vine Ripened), Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast and 1 lb of Half Runner Beans and 1 lb of Grainger County or Local Tomatoes for 4 people.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck and Vegetable Skillet over Sourdough Toast (Meat)
Description: Ground chuck is browned with diced Vidalia onion and That's Smart! Vegetables, then seasoned with mustard and pantry spices for a savory, satisfying hash. Thick slices of Goldminer Sourdough Bread are toasted and served alongside to soak up the pan juices.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) 3 lb., That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.), That's Smart! Yellow Mustard (14 oz.), Goldminer Sourdough Bread (15-24 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Ground Chuck, 1 can of That's Smart! Vegetables, 1 loaf of Goldminer Sourdough Bread, 1 bottle of That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, and use roughly one-third of the 3 lb. Vidalia Onion bag (the rest carries through the week).

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Bottom Round Roast with Vidalia Onions and Tomatoes (Meat)
Description: A bottom round roast is seared on all sides in a heavy pot, then braised low and slow with sliced Vidalia onions, vine-ripened tomatoes, and beef broth until fork-tender and deeply flavored. Sliced and served with the braising liquid spooned over the top, this is a hearty centerpiece that rewards the extra time.
Sale items used: Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) 3 lb., Grainger County or Local Tomatoes (Vine Ripened)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total (braise in oven) - start by 4:00 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. dinner; the roast can rest tented in foil for up to 30 minutes before slicing.
Serving note: Purchase a 2 lb. Bottom Round Roast and 1 lb. of Grainger County or Local Tomatoes; use roughly half of the remaining Vidalia Onion bag.

Thursday
Meal: Egg and Vegetable Frittata with Sourdough Toast (Dairy)
Description: A dozen eggs are whisked with salt, pepper, and a splash of Mayfield Milk, then poured over sauteed Vidalia onion and That's Smart! Vegetables in an oven-safe skillet and baked until puffed and set in the center. Served in wedges straight from the pan with toasted Goldminer Sourdough Bread, this is a filling, protein-rich meatless dinner.
Sale items used: That's Smart! Eggs (12 ct. Large White), Mayfield Milk (Gallon), That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz.), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) 3 lb., Goldminer Sourdough Bread (15-24 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 carton (12 eggs) of That's Smart! Eggs, 1 can of That's Smart! Vegetables, a splash of Mayfield Milk from the gallon purchased, and the remaining Vidalia Onion from the bag; serve with the second loaf of Goldminer Sourdough Bread.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Frittata

Friday
Meal: Tomato-Braised Boneless Chicken Breast with Classico Pasta Sauce over Sourdough (Meat)
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seared until golden, then nestled into a simmering bath of Classico Pasta Sauce with diced Vidalia onion and cooked covered until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick and fragrant. Spooned over thick slices of toasted Goldminer Sourdough Bread, this Italian-style braise is a completely different flavor profile from Monday's pan-seared preparation.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Classico Pasta Sauce (15-24 oz.), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) 3 lb., Goldminer Sourdough Bread (15-24 oz.)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast, 1 jar of Classico Pasta Sauce, and use the last of the Vidalia Onion bag; serve with the third loaf of Goldminer Sourdough Bread.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack) (4 lbs total across Monday and Friday): $7.96
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more) (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef) (2 lbs): $13.98
- That's Smart! Eggs, 12 ct. Large White (x1 carton): $1.49
- Grainger County or Local Tomatoes (Vine Ripened) (2 lbs total across Monday and Wednesday): $3.98
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown) (1 lb): $1.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz. (x2 cans): $1.78
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), 3 lb. (x1 bag): $2.99
- Goldminer Sourdough Bread, 15-24 oz. (x3 loaves): $14.97
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 15-24 oz. (x1 jar): $2.69
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz. (x1 bottle): $1.00
- Mayfield Milk, Gallon (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing chicken and frittata)
- Chicken broth or beef broth (for pan sauce Monday and braise Wednesday)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Paprika