Food City Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Russet Potatoes and Canned Vegetables (Meat)
Description: One fresh split chicken breast is seasoned and pan-seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a warmed can of Food Club vegetables. This simple, satisfying meat meal comes together quickly and uses affordable sale staples for a complete kosher dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99, Food Club Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast for 1 person; assumed purchase weight is 1 lb minimum from the family pack, with the remainder stored raw in the fridge for Thursday. Dice 1 medium russet potato into wedges. Open 1 can of Food Club vegetables. No dairy used in this meat meal.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Round Beef and Classico Pasta Sauce over Skillet-Tossed Russet Potatoes (Meat)
Description: About 0.5 lb of 85% lean ground round is browned in a skillet with garlic and onion, then simmered with Classico pasta sauce for a hearty meat ragu. The sauce is spooned over crispy skillet-tossed russet potato cubes in place of pasta, keeping the meal kosher and entirely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more) at $6.99/lb, Classico Pasta Sauce (2/$6.00), Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground round for 1 person; the 3 lb minimum purchase yields multiple meals - portion and freeze the remaining 2.5 lbs. Use 1 jar of Classico pasta sauce (the second jar from the 2/$6.00 deal can be saved for another use). Dice 1 medium russet potato. No dairy used in this meat meal.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet - Cozy, Easy Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Round Tip Roast with Luck's Beans and Fresh Corn (Meat)
Description: A single-serving portion of round tip roast is seared and then slow-braised in beef broth with garlic and herbs until tender, served alongside a warmed can of Luck's beans and a fresh ear of corn. This hearty kosher meat meal is rich and filling, with the braising liquid doubling as a light pan sauce.
Sale items used: Round Tip Roast (Certified Angus Beef) at $7.99/lb, Luck's Beans (15 oz) at $0.89, Fresh Corn (4 pk) at $3.99
Prep time: 90 minutes (including braising time)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of round tip roast for 1 person; ask the butcher to cut a small portion or purchase the smallest available piece and refrigerate or freeze the rest. Open 1 can of Luck's beans. Use 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack and store the remaining 3 ears for the week. Make-ahead tip: start the braise at least 1.5 hours before dinner, or braise earlier in the day and reheat at mealtime. No dairy used in this meat meal.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Split Chicken Breast with American Salad and Idahoan Instant Potatoes (Meat)
Description: The reserved split chicken breast from Monday is pan-seared in olive oil with simple seasoning for a quick weeknight dinner, paired with a crisp Fresh Express American salad and a single serving of Idahoan instant mashed potatoes prepared with water and olive oil instead of butter or milk. This light and balanced kosher meat meal is ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb - using portion reserved from Monday purchase, American Salad (Fresh Express, 9-11 oz) at $2.99, Idahoan Instant Potatoes (3/$4.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining approximately 0.5 lb chicken breast reserved from Monday. Use half the Fresh Express salad bag and dress with olive oil and lemon from the pantry. Prepare 1 pouch of Idahoan instant potatoes using hot water and a drizzle of olive oil - no butter or milk to keep this strictly kosher meat. Purchase 3 pouches of Idahoan at the 3/$4.00 deal price.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Chickpea Salad
- Chicken, Carrot, and Potato Salad - Kosher Recipes

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Salmon Fillets with Ore-Ida Potatoes and That's Smart! Vegetables (Dairy-Free Meat-Free Fish)
Description: A fresh salmon fillet is pan-seared in olive oil with lemon, garlic, and herbs until flaky and golden, served alongside crispy Ore-Ida frozen potatoes and a warmed can of That's Smart! vegetables. This dairy-free, meat-free fish meal is naturally kosher-friendly and makes a light, elegant end to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Salmon Fillets at $9.99/lb, Ore-Ida Potatoes (Frozen, 19-32 oz) at $3.99, That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of fresh salmon fillet for 1 person. One bag of Ore-Ida potatoes will provide multiple servings - use about one-quarter of the bag and freeze or refrigerate the rest. Open 1 can of That's Smart! vegetables. No meat and no dairy in this fish meal.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon - WellPlated.com

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb (x1 bag): $4.99
- Food Club Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Ground Round, Food City Fresh, 85% Lean (3 lbs): $20.97
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 15-24 oz (x2 jars, 2/$6.00 deal): $6.00
- Round Tip Roast, Certified Angus Beef (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Luck's Beans, 15 oz (x1 can): $0.89
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk (x1 pack): $3.99
- American Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (x1 bag): $2.99
- Idahoan Instant Potatoes (x3 pouches, 3/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Fresh Salmon Fillets (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Ore-Ida Potatoes, Frozen, 19-32 oz (x1 bag): $3.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (x1 can): $0.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing chicken, beef, salmon, and potatoes)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Onion
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Beef broth or chicken broth (for braising the round tip roast)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Paprika (optional, for chicken seasoning)