Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Braised Boston Butt with Vidalia Onions and Cabbage Slaw
Description: A small portion of Boston butt is slow-braised until fork-tender with sweet Vidalia onions, then served alongside a quick tangy cabbage slaw. This hearty, comforting dish scales down easily for a single serving while still delivering rich, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Boston Butt, Vidalia Onions, Green Cabbage
Prep time: 15 minutes active, plus 2.5 hours braising
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb Boston Butt, half a Vidalia onion (save other half for Tuesday), and 0.5 lb cabbage shredded for slaw. Since total time exceeds 60 minutes, braise in the morning or the night before and reheat for dinner.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork & Cabbage
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast with Sauteed Vidalia Onions
Description: A juicy pan-seared chicken breast is topped with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions for a simple, satisfying weeknight meal. Quick to prepare, it pairs well with any leftover vegetables on hand.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb boneless chicken breast and the remaining half Vidalia onion from Monday, thinly sliced and sauteed until golden.
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Round Burgers on Brioche Buns with Fresh Toppings
Description: A single juicy ground round patty is grilled and served on a toasted brioche bun with fresh toppings like tomato and onion. It's a classic, satisfying burger night scaled perfectly for one.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Brioche Gourmet Buns, Slicing Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.33 lb ground round for one patty, 1 brioche bun (extra bun can be frozen), and a few slices of tomato as topping.
Recipes:
- Juicy Homemade Beef Burger Recipe
- Brioche Beef Burger
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Pork Baby Back Ribs with Russet Potatoes and Cabbage Slaw
Description: A modest portion of baby back ribs are oven-baked low and slow until tender, served with a roasted russet potato and a crisp cabbage slaw. This is a satisfying, budget-friendly rack-free version perfect for one.
Sale items used: Pork Baby Back Ribs, Russet Potatoes, Green Cabbage
Prep time: 20 minutes active, plus 1.5 hours baking
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of ribs (smallest practical portion, taking advantage of the coupon price), 1 russet potato, and 0.5 lb cabbage for slaw. Since total time exceeds 60 minutes, bake ribs ahead and reheat if needed.
Friday
Meal: Shrimp Skillet with Slicing Tomatoes and Lime
Description: Wild caught gulf shrimp are quickly sauteed with fresh slicing tomatoes and a squeeze of lime for a light, zesty dinner. This dish comes together fast and makes a refreshing end to the week's meals.
Sale items used: Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Slicing Tomatoes, Limes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.33 lb shrimp, 0.5 lb slicing tomatoes diced, and the juice of 1 lime.
Recipes:
- Shrimp with Lime, Cilantro and Tomatoes Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Boston Butt (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Vidalia Onions (1 each): $2.99
- Green Cabbage (1 lb): $0.69
- Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Ground Round (0.33 lb): $2.31
- Brioche Gourmet Buns (2 pack): $7.00
- Slicing Tomatoes (1 lb): $2.00
- Pork Baby Back Ribs (1 lb): $1.99
- Russet Potatoes (1 each): $2.49
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp (0.33 lb): $2.64
- Limes (3 pack): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
- Vinegar or lemon juice for slaw dressing
- Mayonnaise or mustard for slaw
- Basic seasonings for ribs (garlic powder, paprika, etc.)
- Butter for sauteing onions
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Pork Baby Back Ribs: $1.99/lb (limit 8 lbs, with digital coupon)
- New York Strip Steak: $7.99/lb
- Johnsonville Bratwurst: $4.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Bacon: $3.99 each
- Hormel Pepperoni: $2.99 each
- Boneless Chicken Breast: $2.99/lb
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Gourmet Burgers: $3.00 each
- Ribeye Steak: $15.99/lb
- Ground Round: $6.99/lb
- 8 Piece Fried Chicken: $9.99 each
- Country Style Pork Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp: $7.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets: $9.99/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon: $4.99 each
- Smithfield Bacon: $7.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat: $3.99 each
- Boston Butt: $2.49/lb
- Prime Ribeye Steak: $22.99/lb
- Land O' Frost Lunch Meat: $4.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Deviled Egg Tray: $14.00 each
- Zesty Gourmet Cracker or Party Mix: $9.99/lb
- Deli Wing Bucket: $15.00 each
- Gordo's Cheese Dip: $10.00 each
- Dessert Bowls: 2 for $12.00
- Scoopable Cakes: $5.00 each
- Dietz & Watson Turkey: $10.99/lb
- Octagon Tray: $7.49 each
- Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad or Sweet & Tangy Slaw: $4.99 each
- Chicken Tender Sandwich & Fries: $7.00 each
Produce on sale:
- Seedless Watermelon: $3.99 each
- Vidalia Onions: $2.99 each
- Red, White or Black Grapes: $1.99/lb
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Peppers: 10 for $10.00
- Slicing Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Small Fruit or Vegetable Tray: starting at $9.99 each
- Vegetable Kabobs: starting at $6.99/lb
- Burger Toppings: starting at $4.99/lb
- Green Cabbage: $0.69/lb
- Limes: 3 for $2.00
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts: $6.99/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Land O Lakes Spread: $2.99 each
- Daisy Sour Cream: $2.89 each
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese: $2.99 each
- Food Club Cracker Cut Cheese: $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Bakery Fresh Strawberry Shortcake: $7.00 each
- Brioche Gourmet Buns: 2 for $7.00
- Apple Pie: $7.00 each
- Gourmet Cookies: $8.00 each
- Kern's Glazed Doughnuts or Sweet P's Angel Food Mini Cakes: $5.00 each
- Frisbee Cookies: $7.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Little Debbie Snack Cakes: $3.49 each
- Jell-O Pudding Mix: $0.99 each
- Boston Market Entrees: 2 for $5.00
- Oreo Cookies: $3.49 each
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix: 3 for $5.00
- Crav'n Flavor Graham Crackers: $1.69 each
- Crisco Oil: $3.59 each
- Hunt's Tomatoes: $1.99 each
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits: 2 for $5.00
- Jif Peanut Butter: $4.99 each
- Frito-Lay Party Size Chips: $4.99 each
- Margaret Holmes Seasoned Vegetables: 3 for $5.00
- Food Club Pork & Beans: $0.99 each
- Food Club Pie Crusts: $3.49 each
- General Mills Cereal Bars: 2 for $5.00
- Dean's Dip: $2.79 each
- Food Club Whipped Topping: $3.99 each
- Russell Stover Candy: 2 for $4.00
- Munchies Sandwich Crackers: $3.59 each
- Icee Slush Pouch: 5 for $5.00
- Kraft Mayonnaise: $2.99 each
- Kraft Mac & Cheese: $1.00 each
- Classico Pasta Sauce: 2 for $6.00
- Crystal Light or MiO: $2.99 each
- Heinz Ketchup: $3.99 each
- Cheez-It Crackers: $1.99 each
- Pop-Tarts Protein: $1.99 each
- Nutri Grain Bars: $1.99 each
- TownHouse, Club or Toasteds Crackers: $1.99 each
- Special K Pastry Crisps: $1.99 each
- Pringles: $1.99 each
- Zesta Saltine Crackers: $1.99 each
- Miss Vickie's Potato Chips: $3.99 each
- Sun Chips: $4.99 each
- Quaker Rice Crisps: 2 for $4.00
- Tostitos Cantina Chips: $3.99 each
- Jet-Puffed Marshmallows: 2 for $4.00
- Food Club White Chunk Chicken: $1.00 each
Frozen on sale:
- Blue Bell Ice Cream: $5.99 each
- Drumstick Novelties: $4.99 each
- Ore-Ida Potatoes: $2.99 each
- Tyson Chicken (Breast Tenders): $4.99 each
- Outshine Fruit Bars: $2.99 each
- DiGiorno Pizza: $4.99 each
- Tyson Family Pack Chicken: $11.99
- Tyson Chicken Cups: $2.99
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich: $4.99
- Tyson Stuffed Chicken Breasts: $2.99
- Tyson Chicken Nuggets: $8.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage: $3.49
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: $3.29
- Tyson Chicken (Breast Strips): $5.99
🛒 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.
$27.48
for 1 person · $27.48 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of September 02, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.