Food City Standard Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: The real stars of this week's flyer are the Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin at $1.49/lb and the Chicken Breast Tenders at $2.99/lb - those two proteins alone anchor three of the five dinners at very low cost per person. Eckrich Smoked Sausage at 2/$5.00 gives you a fourth economical night with a completely different flavor profile, and Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb (minimum 3 lb purchase required) rounds out the week with a hearty skillet dinner - buying the minimum 3 lbs means you will have leftovers to freeze, which is genuinely good value even if the upfront cost looks higher. Wild Caught Shrimp at $9.99/lb is the single premium night this week; it is the most affordable of the true premium proteins on the flyer and a much better value than the strip steaks or cod, so Friday feels like a treat without blowing the budget. The Ground Chuck minimum-purchase rule is the main cost pressure this week; if you prefer to stay lower, swap it for a second pork loin night with a different preparation.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Carrots
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork loin is seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, served alongside oven-roasted sweet potato wedges and tender steamed baby cut carrots. It is a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in well under an hour with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.49/lb), Sweet Potatoes ($0.79/lb), Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of pork loin (slice into 8 thin cutlets, 2 per person). Purchase 2 lbs of sweet potatoes (cut into wedges, roast at 400F while pork cooks). Use 1 lb bag of baby cut carrots steamed on the stovetop. Season everything with pantry olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Beef Tacos with Corn and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with Old El Paso taco seasoning, then served in Old El Paso taco shells topped with diced vine tomatoes and a spoonful of La Mexicana salsa. The whole meal is ready in about 30 minutes and delivers bold, crowd-pleasing flavor at a very low cost per plate.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more) ($5.99/lb), Old El Paso Seasoning Mix ($0.79), Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.) (2/$3.00), Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown) ($1.69/lb), La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.) ($2.49), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.) ($0.79), Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.) ($1.79 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the minimum 3 lbs of ground chuck (use about 1.5 lbs tonight, freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs). Purchase 2 boxes of Old El Paso Taco Shells (2/$3.00) to have enough shells for 4 people (3 tacos each). Purchase 1 lb of vine tomatoes. Use 1 can of Food Club Corn, drained and stirred into the meat. Use 1 package of Food Club Sliced Cheese. Use 1 jar of La Mexicana Salsa.
Recipes:
- Best Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet with Green Beans
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with cubed russet potatoes until the potatoes are tender and the sausage has a nice caramelized crust, then served with a side of canned green beans warmed on the stovetop. It is a one-pan comfort meal with smoky, savory flavor that is ready in about 35 minutes.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.) (2/$5.00), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.) ($3.99), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.) ($0.79), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms) ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 packages of Eckrich Smoked Sausage at 2/$5.00 (slice both packages and use all for 4 generous servings). Use about 4 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag (the rest of the bag carries over to Monday's sweet potato night and other meals). Purchase 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions, sliced and cooked with the sausage and potatoes. Use 1 can of Food Club Green Beans.
Recipes:
- One Pot Smoked Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes
Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Steamed Corn
Description: Sanderson Farms chicken breast tenders are coated in pantry breadcrumbs and seasoning, then baked in the oven until golden and cooked through, served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and sweet corn on the cob. The result is a crispy, satisfying dinner that feels indulgent but costs very little per person.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms) ($2.99/lb), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.) ($3.99), Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.) ($3.99 with digital coupon), McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.) (2/$3.00 with digital coupon)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of chicken breast tenders (about 5-6 tenders per person). Use about 4 medium russet potatoes from the 10 lb bag, cut into wedges and roasted alongside the chicken at 400F. Use 4 ears from the Food Club Frozen Corn on the Cob (12 ct.) package, microwaved or boiled. Purchase 1 packet of McCormick Grill Mates for seasoning the chicken and potatoes (the 2/$3.00 deal requires buying 2 packets; use the second later in the week or as a pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Chicken, Corn + Potatoes Sheetpan Dinner
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Cooked Wild Caught Shrimp with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Carrots
Description: Wild caught shrimp are warmed through and tossed in a garlic butter pan sauce, served over a bed of oven-roasted sweet potato wedges with steamed baby cut carrots on the side for a colorful, flavorful Friday dinner. Because the shrimp are sold pre-cooked, the stovetop time is brief - just enough to heat through and build the sauce - making this an impressive meal that is on the table in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.) ($9.99/lb), Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown) ($0.79/lb), Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.) ($1.69)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Wild Caught Shrimp (approximately 31-45 shrimp at 21/30 count, about 8-11 shrimp per person). Purchase 2 lbs of sweet potatoes, cut into wedges and roasted at 400F for about 25 minutes while the shrimp sauce comes together. Use 1 lb bag of baby cut carrots, steamed on the stovetop. Finish the shrimp with pantry butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
Recipes:
- Roasted Veggies & Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $2.98
- Sweet Potatoes, North Carolina Grown (2 lbs for Monday + 2 lbs for Friday = 4 lbs total): $3.16
- Baby Cut Carrots, Bolthouse (1 lb - Monday): $1.69
- Baby Cut Carrots, Bolthouse (1 lb - Friday): $1.69
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean (3 lbs minimum purchase): $17.97
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1 packet): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.) (x2 boxes at 2/$3.00): $3.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine, Virginia Grown (1 lb): $1.69
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.) (x2 cans at $0.79 each): $1.58
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.) (with digital coupon): $1.79
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.) (x2 at 2/$5.00): $5.00
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $5.98
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.) (with digital coupon): $3.99
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.) (x2 at 2/$3.00 with digital coupon): $3.00
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Lemon juice
- Dried parsley or fresh parsley
- Breadcrumbs (for coating chicken tenders)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, must purchase minimum 1 pound)
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.49/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef, Family Pack): $14.99/lb
- Chicken Breast Tenders (Fresh, Family Pack, Sanderson Farms): $2.99/lb
- Boston Butt (Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag): $2.49/lb
- Wild Caught Shrimp (Cooked, Previously Frozen, 21/30 ct.): $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $11.99/lb
- Fischer's Meat Bologna (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): 3/$5.00
- Hebrew National Franks (Selected Varieties, 9.43-12 oz.): $6.99 (price partially visible)
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $5.99
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Prime New York Strip Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $22.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers: $11.99/lb
- Kentucky Legend Bacon (Selected Varieties, 16 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Wright's Bacon (24 oz.) or Swaggerty's Sausage Patties (30 ct.): $7.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (14-16 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Selected Varieties, 12-16.8 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Bistro Deli-Classics Ham Line: $9.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Hot Bar Meal (Includes Entree, 2 Sides and a Roll): $7.00
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz.): $4.99
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- Fresh Garden Salad (Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $6.00
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken (In the Deli): $5.00 each
- Stacker Sandwiches (Selected Varieties): $7.00
- Nature Valley Crispy Wafers, Soft Baked Bars or Chewy Bars (Selected Varieties, 6.5-8.85 oz.): $2.99
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (10 lb.): $3.99
- Fresh Cut In-Store Watermelon Bowls, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl: $5.00 each
- Gala Apples (Berrier Farms, 5 lb.): $4.99
- Sweet Potatoes (North Carolina Grown): $0.79/lb
- Strawberries, Blackberries or Corn (Basket & Bushel, 16 oz., 6 oz. or 4 pk.): 3/$10.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (Virginia Grown): $1.69/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms): $0.99/lb
- Baby Cut Carrots (Bolthouse, 1 lb.): $1.69
- Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple Bowl (Fresh Cut In-Store): $3.99/lb
- Very Berry Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $5.99 each
- Exotic Fruit Bowl (Made Fresh In-Store): $4.99/lb
- Shortcuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties, 6.84-8 oz.): $1.79 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Sour Cream (16 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Graham Cracker Pie Crust or Chocolate Cookie Pie Crust (6 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Cream Cheese (Selected Varieties, Two 8 oz. pkgs.): $2.79 (with digital coupon)
- International Delight Coffee Creamer (32 oz.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Coffee Mate Creamer (Cold Foam, 32 oz.): $3.49
- Fairlife Milk (52 oz.): $4.69 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Breakstone's Cottage Cheese (24 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Cool Whip (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 8 oz.): $1.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Apple Fritters (Bakery Fresh, 4 ct.): $5.00
- Bakery Fresh Cookies (Selected Varieties, Dozen): $5.49
- Sub Rolls (Baked In-Store, 2 ct. or 4 ct.): $3.99
- Bakery Fresh Brownies (Selected Varieties): $5.50 (with digital coupon)
- Sweet Squares Cake Slices (Selected Varieties): $3.49
- Food Club Hot Dog Buns (8 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
Pantry on sale:
- La Mexicana Salsa or Queso (14-16 oz.): $2.49
- Tortilla Chips (In-Store Made): $2.49 each
- Old El Paso Seasoning Mix (1-1.5 oz.), Tomatoes (14.5-15.35 oz.), Food Club Corn or Green Beans (14.5-15.35 oz.): $0.79
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz.): 2/$3.00
- Jif Peanut Butter (15-16 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Coconut Flakes (7 oz.): $1.49 (with digital coupon)
- Café Bustelo or Folgers Coffee (22-25.9 oz.): $9.99
- Mott's Fruit Snacks (Family Pack, 90 ct.): $6.49 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Pudding (Selected Varieties, 1.34-4 oz.): 2/$1.48 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Grilling Spray (Selected Varieties, 5 oz.): $2.49 (with digital coupon)
- McCormick Grill Mates (Selected Varieties, 2.75-3.5 oz.): 2/$3.00 (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.): $4.99
- Sticky Fingers Barbecue Sauce (15.2-16.5 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's BBQ Sauce (17.5-20 oz.): $2.79 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Famous Dave's Pickles (24 oz.): $3.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Galbani Cheese Shakers (7 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lay's Stax (Selected Varieties, 5.5-5.75 oz.): $1.39 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Archer Meat Sticks (Selected Varieties, 8-16 ct.): $11.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Selected Varieties, 22.2-29 oz.): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Bear Fruit Snacks (Selected Varieties, 5 ct.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Ferrero Rocher Squares (Selected Varieties, 3.7 oz.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (Selected Varieties): $4.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce (17.5-18 oz.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Food Club Drinking Water (32 ct.): part of Bundle $9.99
- Malt-O-Meal Cereal (Selected Varieties, 18-30 oz.): $2.99
- Frito-Lay Multi-Pack Chips (Selected Varieties, 8-10 ct.): $4.99
- Chex Mix, Bugles or Gardetto's (Selected Varieties, Family Size, 13.5-15 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Lay's or Tostitos Chips (Selected Varieties, Tostitos Salsa 15-15.75 oz., Dip 20-15.5 oz., Frito-Lay Simply 4.5-6 oz.): $2.49
- Kellogg's Giant Size Kids Cereal (18.4-28.5 oz.): $2/$11.00 (Limit 2 total items)
- Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Lindt Excellence Chocolate Bars (Selected Varieties, Classic or): 2/$9.00
- Pepsi Products (Selected Varieties, 24 pk., 12 oz. cans): $9.99
- Coke Flavors (Selected Varieties, 2 liter btl.): 3/$6.00
- Coca-Cola Products (Selected Varieties, 8 pk., 20 oz. btls.): 2/$12.00
- Sprite Cherry (Selected Varieties, 12 pk., 12 oz. cans): $3.99
- Starbucks Coffee (Selected Varieties, Refreshers Concentrate 32 oz. or Breakfast 12 oz.): $7.99
- Starbucks Coffee Creamer (Selected Varieties, Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough 14-16.5 oz., Natural Bliss Coffee Creamer 32 oz.): $3.99
- Seattle's Best Coffee (Selected Varieties, 10 ct. or 12 oz.): $6.99
- Nurri Protein Milk Shakes (Selected Varieties, David Bar 2.19 oz., Nabisco Premium Crackers 9-17 oz., Chocolate Vanilla Strawberry Vanilla 11 oz.): 2/$6.00
- Minute Maid Zero Fruit Drinks (Selected Varieties, 52 oz.): $1.99 (with digital coupon)
- Juicy Juice (Selected Varieties, 64 oz., 8 pk.): $2.99
Frozen on sale:
- Hot Pockets (4 ct.) or Red Baron Pizza (Selected Varieties, Frozen, 14.87-23.45 oz.): $3.99
- Edwards Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 24-32 oz.): $4.99 (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 31-40 oz.): $7.99
- Hungry-Man Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Healthy Choice Power Bowls 9-9.75 oz., Dolly Parton's 11-12.5 oz., 14-17.75 oz.): $2.99
- Totino's Frozen Pizza Rolls (50 ct.) or Lindt Classic Chocolate Bar (2.8-4.4 oz.): $3.99
- Crav'n Flavor Rising Crust Pizza (Selected Varieties, 14.5-32.7 oz.): $6.00 (BOGO)
- El Monterey Family Size Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9.4-10.25 oz.): $9.99 (with digital coupon)
- Food Club Corn on the Cob (Frozen, 12 ct.): $3.99 (with digital coupon)
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 36-38 oz.): $5.99 (with digital coupon)
- Breyers Ice Cream (Selected Varieties, Fat Boy Novelties 4-9 ct., Klondike Bars 4-6 ct., 48 oz.): $2.99
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes (Selected Varieties, Eggo Waffles 8-4.14-8 oz., 10-14-16.2 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Birds Eye Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz.): $0.49 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Perdue Chicken (Frozen, Selected Varieties, Rosina Meatballs 18-26 oz., 20-26 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- El Monterey Enchiladas (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-10.25 oz.): $2.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Impossible Foods (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 14 oz.): $5.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Snickers Ice Cream Bars (Selected Varieties, Milky Way, Twix, 6-12 ct.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
- Yellowstone Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 12-15 oz.): $4.99
- Stouffer's Meals (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 9-20 oz.): $4.99
- Kevin's Frozen Bowls (9-9.5 oz.) or Nissin Geki Spicy Ramen (4 pk.): $3.99 (Buy 5, Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$76.28
for 4 people · $19.07 per person
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