Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: A thick slice of boneless pork loin is seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then rested while sweet Vidalia onions and ripe beefsteak tomatoes are sauteed in the same pan with butter and garlic. This simple, satisfying low-carb dinner comes together quickly and keeps net carbs well under 10g per serving.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of boneless pork loin (ask the butcher to cut a single thick chop-style slice); assumed weight 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb. Use about 0.25 lb Vidalia onion (half a small onion) and 0.25 lb beefsteak tomato (roughly half a medium tomato). Season with garlic, salt, pepper, and butter from your pantry.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Vegetable Kabob Stir-Fry with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Lean ground beef is browned in a hot skillet and tossed with the colorful pre-cut vegetables from an in-store vegetable kabob pack, then finished with diced beefsteak tomatoes for a bright, hearty stir-fry. This one-pan meal is rich in protein and non-starchy vegetables, keeping net carbs low and cleanup minimal.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Vegetable Kabobs ($6.99/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.5 lb ground beef at $2.99/lb (requires card and additional $25 purchase with digital coupon applied - verify at checkout). Purchase approximately 0.25 lb of vegetable kabob pieces (pull the vegetables off the skewers and chop) at $6.99/lb. Use about 0.25 lb beefsteak tomato, diced. Season with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Caesar Salad Kit
Description: A bone-in split chicken breast is seasoned simply and roasted in the oven until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender and juicy, making for a filling and protein-rich main. It is served alongside a portion of the Fresh Express Caesar Kit for a classic low-carb pairing - skip the croutons included in the kit to keep net carbs in check.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express ($2.99 with card)
Prep time: 55 minutes (45 minutes bake time, 10 minutes prep)
Serving note: Purchase 1 split chicken breast from the family pack, estimated weight 0.75 lb at $1.99/lb. Purchase 1 Caesar Kit at $2.99 - use half the kit for one serving and refrigerate the rest for a side salad later in the week. Omit the croutons to stay low-carb. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin and faster oven time.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Pork Chops with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Description: A center-cut boneless pork chop is seasoned and pan-seared to a golden crust, then finished in the oven while the ready-made bacon wrapped asparagus bundle heats alongside for a smoky, savory side. This pairing is naturally low-carb, loaded with protein and healthy fats, and requires almost no prep work.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut ($3.99/lb), Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Made In-Store ($1.79 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 center-cut boneless pork chop, estimated weight 0.5 lb at $3.99/lb. Purchase 1 bacon wrapped asparagus bundle at $1.79 each - this is a flat per-unit price and one bundle is a perfect single serving. Season the chop with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a pat of butter from your pantry.

Friday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Sauteed Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp with Vidalia Onions and Tomatoes
Description: Cooked wild caught Gulf shrimp are warmed quickly in a generous knob of butter with minced garlic, sliced Vidalia onions, and diced beefsteak tomatoes for a bright and flavorful low-carb skillet meal. This dish comes together in under 15 minutes and is naturally low in carbs while delivering a satisfying, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen 41/60 ct. ($8.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.5 lb of Gulf shrimp at $8.99/lb - at 41/60 count per pound, 0.5 lb yields approximately 20-30 shrimp, a generous single serving. Use about 0.25 lb Vidalia onion and 0.25 lb beefsteak tomato. Finish with butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes from your pantry.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Vegetable Kabobs Made In-Store (0.25 lb): $1.75
- Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb total, used Monday and Friday): $0.65
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.75 lb total, used Tuesday, Friday, and Monday): $1.49
- Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express (x1 kit): $2.99
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Made In-Store (x1 bundle): $1.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for sauteing and finishing multiple meals)
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing pork and beef)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used all five days)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for shrimp)
- Lemon juice (for shrimp, Friday)
- Garlic powder (for pork chops, Thursday)