Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Vidalia Onions and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: A whole boneless pork loin is sliced into thick medallions, seared in a hot skillet until golden, then topped with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions and fresh vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes for a hearty, flavorful dinner for two. The natural sweetness of the onions and the acidity of the tomatoes balance the savory pork beautifully, making this a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin (about 2 thick slices per person), estimated cost $1.99; use about 0.5 lb Vidalia onions and 0.5 lb beefsteak tomatoes; season with pantry staples like garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Vidalia Onions on Sandwich Bread Wraps
Description: Seasoned 81% lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced Vidalia onions and spices, then spooned over slices of That's Smart! sandwich bread folded into soft wraps for a fun, budget-friendly taco night for two. Fresh diced beefsteak tomatoes add brightness and juicy texture to each loaded wrap.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb, with card and $25 purchase and digital coupon), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), That's Smart! Sandwich Bread ($1.69 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb ground beef (about 3 wraps per person), estimated meat cost $2.24; use about 0.25 lb Vidalia onions and 0.25 lb beefsteak tomatoes; the $25 purchase threshold should be met across the full week's shopping cart; season beef with pantry cumin, chili powder, garlic, and salt.

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Caesar Kit Salad
Description: Sanderson Farms split chicken breasts are seasoned simply and roasted in the oven until the skin is crispy and the meat is juicy, served alongside a fully dressed Fresh Express Caesar kit salad for a classic, satisfying dinner for two. This is one of the most hands-off meals of the week, letting the oven do the work while the salad kit handles all the prep.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Caesar or Caesar Lite Kit Fresh Express ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes (including 40 minutes roasting time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of split chicken breast (1 large breast per person), estimated meat cost $2.99; buy 1 Caesar kit at $2.99; make-ahead tip - season chicken up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin; season with pantry olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Thursday
Meal: Lemon-Garlic Pan-Fried Fresh Tilapia Fillets with That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Farm-raised tilapia fillets are lightly dredged in flour and pan-fried in a lemon-garlic butter until golden and flaky, served alongside a warm can of That's Smart! vegetables for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner for two. The bright lemon and garlic pan sauce doubles as a simple drizzle over both the fish and the vegetables.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets Farm Raised ($6.99/lb), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of tilapia fillets (about 2 fillets per person), estimated fish cost $6.99; buy 1 can of That's Smart! vegetables at $0.89; season with pantry flour, butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp over Skillet-Toasted Garlic Loaf Bread
Description: Wild caught Gulf shrimp are sauteed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of lemon and parsley, then spooned generously over thick slices of Food City's freshly baked garlic loaf bread that have been toasted cut-side down in the same skillet. This indulgent yet simple Friday meal soaks up every drop of the buttery shrimp pan sauce into the bread for an incredible flavor payoff.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp Cooked Previously Frozen 41/60 ct. ($8.99/lb), Garlic Loaf Bread Baked Fresh Daily ($3.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of shrimp (about 30 to 45 shrimp total, plenty for two), estimated shrimp cost $6.74; buy 1 garlic loaf at $3.99 and use 4 thick slices (2 per person); finish with pantry butter, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Butter Shrimp Bread Boats

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Vidalia Onions (0.75 lb total across the week): $0.97
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.75 lb total across the week): $1.49
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (0.75 lb): $2.24
- That's Smart! Sandwich Bread (1 loaf): $1.69
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Caesar Kit Fresh Express (1 kit): $2.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $6.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp (0.75 lb): $6.74
- Garlic Loaf Bread (1 loaf): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- All-purpose flour
- Lemon juice or fresh lemons
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh or dried parsley