Food City Standard Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's plan builds around five different proteins so your dinners stay varied without a lot of extra shopping: chicken fajita bowls on Monday, Wampler's seasoned taco meat on Tuesday, a roasted pork loin with asparagus on Wednesday, pan-seared pork chops with a fresh cucumber tomato salad on Thursday, and grilled top sirloin steak with baked potatoes to close out the week on Friday. Green bell peppers and sweet onions do double duty across a couple of nights, so you're not left with half-used produce going bad in the crisper drawer. Prep times stay reasonable all week, from a fast 20-minute taco night to a slightly longer roast on Wednesday that's worth starting a bit earlier in the evening. Each night leans on simple, honest ingredients and quick cooking methods, so you get real variety at the table without a complicated shopping trip.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast Fajita Bowls
Description: Fresh Split Chicken Breast is sliced and pan-seared with green bell peppers and sweet onions for a quick weeknight fajita-style dinner. Served over rice with cheese on top.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Green Bell Peppers, Sweet Onions, Food Club Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Fresh Split Chicken Breast, 2 Green Bell Peppers, 0.5 lb Sweet Onions, 2 oz shredded cheese for 4 people
Recipes:
- Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas - The Chunky Chef
Tuesday
Meal: Wampler's Taco Meat Tacos
Description: Pre-seasoned Wampler's Taco Meat is warmed and piled into taco shells with diced tomatoes, sour cream, and onion for a fast, flavorful taco night. A simple crowd-pleaser with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Wampler's Taco Meat, Old El Paso Taco Shells or Tortillas, Tomatoes on the Vine, Sweet Onions, Food Club Sour Cream, Food Club Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Wampler's Taco Meat, 1 pack Old El Paso Taco Shells, 0.75 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, 1 lb Sweet Onions, 8 oz sour cream, remaining shredded cheese for 4 people
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Homemade Ground Beef Tacos
- 15 Minute Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Wednesday
Meal: Roasted Pork Loin with Asparagus Grillers
Description: Whole Boneless Pork Loin is oven-roasted until tender and served alongside roasted Asparagus Grillers for a simple, wholesome dinner. A light seasoning lets the pork and asparagus flavors shine.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Asparagus Grillers
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Whole Boneless Pork Loin, 1 lb Asparagus Grillers for 4 people; roast is fully cooked in about 45-50 minutes, so start this one a bit earlier in the evening
Recipes:
- dinner irl: roast pork tenderloin with new potatoes and asparagus
- Asparagus-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Asparagus with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cucumber Tomato Salad
Description: Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut are pan-seared until golden and paired with a fresh, crisp cucumber and tomato salad. A light, quick dinner with bright, simple flavors.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut, Cucumbers, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut, 2 Cucumbers, 0.75 lb Tomatoes on the Vine for 4 people
Recipes:
- Grilled Greek-Style Pork Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
- Mediterranean Pork Chops with Cucumber Salad
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops - Food Faith Fitness
Friday
Meal: Grilled Top Sirloin Steak with Baked Potatoes and Peppers
Description: Top Sirloin Steak is grilled to your liking and served with classic baked Jumbo Baking Potatoes and sauteed green bell peppers. A satisfying end-of-week splurge dinner.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef), Jumbo Baking Potatoes, Green Bell Peppers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb Top Sirloin Steak, 4 Jumbo Baking Potatoes (from the 8 lb bag), 2 Green Bell Peppers for 4 people
Recipes:
- Grilled Sirloin Steak with Baked Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables
- Herb-and-Mustard Sirloin With Baked Potatoes Recipe
- Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (2 lb): $3.98
- Wampler's Taco Meat (1 package): $3.99
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lb): $3.98
- Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut (2 lb): $7.98
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef) (2 lb): $17.98
- Green Bell Peppers (x4): $3.96
- Sweet Onions (1.5 lb): $1.49
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1.5 lb): $2.54
- Asparagus Grillers (1 lb): $5.49
- Cucumbers (x2): $1.78
- Jumbo Baking Potatoes, 8 lb (x1 bag): $5.00
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 6-8 oz (x1): $2.79
- Food Club Sour Cream, 16 oz (x1): $1.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shells or Tortillas (x1 pack): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning or fajita seasoning (if not included with taco meat)
- Rice (for fajita bowls)
- Butter or oil for roasting
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin: $1.99/lb with card
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb with card
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms): $1.99/lb with card
- 8 Piece Fried Chicken: $9.99 each with card
- Ground Chuck, 80% Lean, 3 lbs or more: $5.99/lb with card
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb with card
- Wild Caught Cooked Shrimp, 21/30 ct: $9.99/lb with card
- Fresh Cod Fillets: $11.99/lb with card
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb with card
- Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna: $2.99 with card
- Oscar Mayer Ham and Turkey Sub Kit: $4.99 with card
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables: $2.99 with card
- Boneless Pork Chops, Center Cut: $3.99/lb with card
- Smithfield Bacon, Stack Pack 40 oz: $13.99 with card
- Wampler's Taco Meat: $3.99 with card
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Hot Bar Meal: $5.00 with card
- In-Store Made Sushi: $5.00 with card
- Octagon Tray: $5.00 with card
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms: $1.79 each
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus: $1.79 each
- Fire Cracker Brussels Sprouts: $6.99/lb
- Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers: $11.99/lb
- Bistro Deli-Classics Turkey: $9.99/lb with card
- Half Rotisserie, 4 Piece Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken or Tenders: $5.00 each
- Breakfast Special: $4.99
- Fish Meal & Fries: $7.00
Produce on sale:
- Jumbo Baking Potatoes, 8 lb: $5.00 with card
- Fruit Bowls: $5.00 each
- Mandarin Oranges (Peelz, 3 lb): $3.99 with card
- Sweet Onions: $0.99/lb with card
- Very Berry Bowl: $5.99 with card
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters: $0.99/lb with card
- Candy or Caramel Apples, 3 pk: $3.99 with card
- Green Bell Peppers: $0.99 each with card
- Cucumbers: $0.89 each with card
- Asparagus Grillers: $5.49/lb with card
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.69/lb with card
- Recipe Ready Cups: starting at $2.49 with card
- Red Gold Tomatoes, Petite Diced: 3 for $4.00 with card
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 32 oz: $5.00 with card
- Food Club Shredded Cheese, 6-8 oz: $2.79 with card
- Food Club Sour Cream, 16 oz: $1.99 with card
- Wide Awake Coffee Creamer: 2 for $5.00 with card
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Half Pie: $5.00 fresh feature
- Muffins, 2 ct: $3.99
- French Bread: $3.00 with card
- Better Butter: $3.00 with card
- Snack Packs: $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Bread: $6.00
- Gourmet Cookies, 4 ct: $5.00 fresh feature
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 25 oz: 2 for $6.00 with card
Pantry on sale:
- Bar S Bologna or Franks, 12 oz: 5 for $5.00 with card
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 13-14 oz: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Nutri Grain Bars or Special K Pastry Crisps: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Hostess Ding Dongs or Twinkies Snack Cakes: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Food Club Chunk White Chicken, 12.5 oz: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Townhouse Crackers/Club Crackers/Zesta Saltines/Cheez-It: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Frito-Lay Multipack Chips: $5.00 with card
- Jif Peanut Butter or Kodiak Oatmeal: 2 for $5.00 with card
- Quest Protein Bar: $2.09 with card
- Quest Cheese Crackers: $5.99 with card
- Quest Protein Milkshake, 16 oz: $3.99 with card
- Quest Shakes, 4 ct: $7.49 with card
- Quest Protein Chips, 1.1 oz: $2.02 with card
- Quest Protein Chips, 4 ct multipack: $8.24 with card
- Quest Protein S'mores, 4 ct: $7.49 with card
- Quest Protein Bars, 4-8 ct: $7.49 with card
- Quest Protein Milkshake, 14 oz: $2.99 with card
- Atkins Strong Shakes, 4 pk: $6.74 with card
- Atkins Shakes, 4 pk: $5.62 with card
- Atkins Endulge Gummy Candies, 6 ct: $5.24 with card
- Atkins Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll, 8 ct: $8.24 with card
- Atkins Protein Cookies, 4 ct: $5.24 with card
- Atkins Endulge Candies, 5 pk: $5.24 with card
- Atkins Meal Shakes, 4 pk: $7.87 with card
- Atkins Shakes, 8 pk value pack: $11.24 with card
- Atkins Keto Candy: $8.24 with card
- Atkins High Protein Bars: $5.99 with card
- Atkins Chocolate Endulge Candy: $5.62 with card
- Atkins Snack Bars, 5 ct: $5.62 with card
- Food Club Cereal: $2.49 with card
- Bush's Best Beans: $1.29 with card
- Mission Carb Balance Tortillas: $4.79 with card
- Crav'n Flavor Salsa: $2.59 with card
- Crav'n Flavor Potato Chips: $1.99 with card
- Crav'n Flavor Corn Chips: 2 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Delights Cake Mix/Frosting/Brownie Mix: $1.99 with card
- Old El Paso Taco Shells or Tortillas: 2 for $4.00
- Food Club Beans (light red kidney or chili): $0.99 with card
- Food Club Tomatoes (diced/petite diced): $0.99 with card
- Frank's RedHot Sauce: 2 for $7.00
- Food Club White Rice, Instant: $3.49 with card
- Food Club Corn/Green Beans/Peas/Black Beans/Whole Kernel Corn: $0.99 with card
- Cholula Hot Sauce or Salsa: 2 for $6.00
- Food Club Refried Beans: $1.19 with card
- Food Club Jalapeno Slices or Banana Pepper Rings: $2.49 with card
- Maseca Corn Masa Flour: $3.99 with card
- Bundle: Food Club Chicken Breast Strips, Heinz Ketchup, Kraft Salad Dressing, Kraft Barbecue Sauce, Ore-Ida Fries or Hashbrowns: $14.99 with card
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Cups: $4.99 with card
- Crystal Light Drink Mix: $2.99 with card
- Capri Sun Singles: 4 for $5.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce: $2.99 with card
- Mio: $2.99 with card
- Heinz Yellow Mustard: $2.19 with card
- Kraft Barbecue Sauce: 2 for $4.00
- Maxwell House K-Cups: $7.49 with card
- Heinz Ketchup: $3.99 with card
- Kraft Mayonnaise: $6.79 with card
- Food Club Chili Seasoning Mix: $0.99 with card
Frozen on sale:
- Wild Mike's Pizza: $5.00 with card
- Michelina's Entrees: 5 for $5.00 with card
- Yummy Chicken Nuggets or New York Garlic Bread: $5.00 with card
- Ore-Ida Crispy Crinkles: $4.69 with card
🛒 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.
$64.95
for 4 people · $16.24 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of September 09, 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.