Food City Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The two strongest values this week are the Fresh Split Chicken Breast at $1.99/lb and the Ground Beef at $2.99/lb, and those anchor two of the five dinners at well under $2 per person for the protein alone. Eggs at $1.69 a dozen give you a completely different meal format - a hearty vegetable frittata - for almost nothing, and that dairy night rounds out the week with real variety. Fresh Tilapia Fillets at $6.99/lb land in the middle of the ranking and earn the one premium-protein night; they are meaningfully cheaper per serving than either sirloin option and bring a completely different flavor profile to the table. Ground Chuck requires a 3-lb minimum purchase, which would leave a lot of meat unused for a 4-person week that already has ground beef on Monday, so it was skipped in favor of the Chuck Roast, which gives you a slow-braised dinner that is genuinely different in texture and format from everything else on the plan. The week leans on pantry staples for seasoning and starch, which keeps the total in a reasonable range even with the roast's longer cook time.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef and Beefsteak Tomato Skillet with Potatoes (Meat)
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onion and crushed garlic, then simmered with chopped Beefsteak Tomatoes until the sauce thickens into a rich, savory ragout. Sliced Tasteful Selections Potatoes are stirred in during the last ten minutes, soaking up the beefy tomato juices for a hearty one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz.
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs ground beef, 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes, 0.5 lb Vidalia Onions, and 1 bag (16 oz.) Tasteful Selections Potatoes for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet - Cozy, Easy Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Roasted Vidalia Onion and That's Smart! Vegetables (Meat)
Description: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts are rubbed with olive oil, garlic, paprika, and cumin, then baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. Sliced Vidalia Onion and a can of That's Smart! Vegetables are spread around the pan and roast alongside the chicken, picking up the savory drippings for a simple, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs Fresh Split Chicken Breast (approximately 4 pieces), 0.5 lb Vidalia Onions, and 1 can That's Smart! Vegetables for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Onion Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Chuck Roast with Beefsteak Tomatoes and That's Smart! Vegetables (Meat)
Description: A Chuck Roast is seared on all sides in a heavy pot, then braised low and slow in beef broth with diced Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vidalia Onion, garlic, and thyme until fork-tender and deeply flavored. The braising liquid reduces into a rich, glossy sauce that is spooned over thick slices of the roast at the table.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast, Certified Angus Beef; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours total
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs Chuck Roast, 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes, 0.5 lb Vidalia Onions, and 1 can That's Smart! Vegetables for 4 people. Make-ahead note: sear and start the braise early afternoon; the roast holds well covered off heat for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Recipes:
- Braised Beef Chuck Roast
- Red Wine-Braised Chuck Roast

Thursday
Meal: Scrambled Egg and Roasted Potato Frittata with Beefsteak Tomato Salad (Dairy)
Description: A dozen eggs are whisked with salt, pepper, and a splash of milk, then poured over sliced Tasteful Selections Potatoes that have been par-cooked in an oven-safe skillet, and the whole frittata is finished under the broiler until puffed and lightly golden. A simple side salad of sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes dressed with olive oil and fresh herbs rounds out this satisfying meatless dinner.
Sale items used: That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen; Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz.; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 dozen That's Smart! Large Eggs, 1 bag (16 oz.) Tasteful Selections Potatoes, and 0.75 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Potato, Tomato, Herb & Goat Cheese Frittata

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Garlic Loaf Bread and Honeycrisp Apple Slaw (Meat)
Description: Fresh Tilapia Fillets are seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, then seared in a hot skillet for three to four minutes per side until the edges are crisp and the flesh flakes easily. A bright, crunchy slaw of thinly sliced Juicy Honeycrisp Apples and shredded cabbage tossed with apple cider vinegar and olive oil is served alongside, with slices of Garlic Loaf Bread to complete the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised; Juicy Honeycrisp Apples; Garlic Loaf Bread, Baked Fresh Daily
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs Fresh Tilapia Fillets (approximately 4 fillets), 0.75 lb Juicy Honeycrisp Apples, and 1 loaf Garlic Loaf Bread for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Tilapia

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Chuck Roast, Certified Angus Beef (2.5 lbs): $14.98
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened (2.75 lbs): $5.47
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz. (x2): $5.98
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz. (x2): $1.78
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Garlic Loaf Bread, Baked Fresh Daily (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Dried thyme
- Beef broth (for braising the chuck roast)
- Milk (for the frittata, dairy meal)
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Apple cider vinegar
- Shredded cabbage (for the apple slaw)