Food City Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan puts Food City's sale items to work in a way that keeps things simple without feeling repetitive. Cabbage shows up twice, first as a crunchy slaw alongside Monday's slow-cooked pulled pork sandwiches, then again Wednesday with grilled brats and a squeeze of fresh lime. Tomatoes on the vine and salad mix also pull double duty, brightening Tuesday's pan-seared chicken breast and Thursday's easy rotisserie chicken tacos. Russet potatoes bookend the week too, mashed and creamy on Monday, then roasted into crisp wedges Friday alongside a grilled top sirloin steak for a satisfying finish. It's a lineup built around fresh, versatile ingredients that stretch smartly across the week while still giving you a different meal every night.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cabbage Slaw and Mashed Potatoes
Description: Boston Butt is simmered low and slow until it shreds easily, then piled onto King's Hawaiian Rolls with a crunchy cabbage slaw. Creamy mashed russet potatoes round out the plate.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Boston Butt, Cabbage, King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct., Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.
Prep time: 20 minutes active, plus long slow cook
Serving note: 2 lbs Boston Butt, 1 lb cabbage (shredded for slaw), 4 rolls, 1.5 lbs potatoes. Make-ahead note: cook the pork in a slow cooker for 6-7 hours on low, so start it in the morning or the night before.
Recipes:
- Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Tomato and Salad Mix Toss
Description: Boneless chicken breast is pan-seared until golden and juicy, served alongside a fresh tomato and salad mix toss. A bright, quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Tomatoes on the Vine, American or Italian Salad Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken breast, 1 lb tomatoes on the vine (sliced), 1 bag salad mix.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Tomato Salad
- Garlic Tomato Basil Chicken
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Brats with Cabbage Slaw and Lime
Description: Johnsonville Brats are grilled until snappy and juicy, topped with a light cabbage slaw brightened with fresh lime juice. Simple, smoky, and fast.
Sale items used: Nathan's Beef Franks or Johnsonville Brats, Cabbage, Lemons or Limes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package brats (4 links), 1 lb cabbage (shredded for slaw), 1 pack limes (3 count, use 2).
Recipes:
- Beer Glazed Grilled Bratwurst with Wilted Red Cabbage Slaw
- Grilled Brats with Warm Cabbage Slaw
- Grilled Brats with Slaw

Thursday
Meal: Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Tomato and Salad Mix
Description: Shredded rotisserie chicken is warmed and tucked into soft tortillas, topped with diced tomato and shredded salad mix for crunch. A fast, no-cook-required protein makes this a low-effort weeknight win.
Sale items used: Rotisserie Chicken, Tomatoes on the Vine, American or Italian Salad Mix
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 whole rotisserie chicken (shredded, use about 1.5 lbs meat), 1 lb tomatoes on the vine (diced), 1 bag salad mix (shredded fine).
Recipes:
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
- Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Friday
Meal: Grilled Top Sirloin Steak with Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Top Sirloin Steak is grilled to a flavorful medium-rare and sliced, paired with crisp-edged roasted russet potato wedges. A satisfying, restaurant-style finish to the week.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb.
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Top Sirloin Steak, 1.5 lbs potatoes cut into wedges.
Recipes:
- Steak And Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes Skillet
- Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Boston Butt (2 lbs): $2.98
- Cabbage (2 lbs): $1.38
- King's Hawaiian Rolls 12 Ct. (1 pack): $3.99
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 10 Lb. (1 bag): $3.99
- Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $5.98
- Tomatoes on the Vine (2 lbs): $3.98
- American or Italian Salad Mix (2 bags): $5.98
- Nathan's Beef Franks or Johnsonville Brats (1 package): $4.99
- Lemons or Limes (1 pack of 3): $2.00
- Rotisserie Chicken (1 each): $8.99
- Top Sirloin Steak (1.5 lbs): $13.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Mayonnaise and vinegar (for slaw dressing)
- Butter and milk (for mashed potatoes)
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper
- Taco seasoning
- Tortillas