Food City Bargain Meal for Feb 15-21

This week Food City in Pulaski, Virginia, has assorted pork chops on sale for $1.69 per pound. They also had the Food Club brand frozen Steamin' Easy vegetables, 10 for $10.00 ($1.00 each). Zatarain's Rice mix was 2 for $3.00 ($1.50 each). Pantry items and optional items are not included in the price of the meal. Cost for 6 servings: $5.04

For about a dollar more you could have a bag salad, Food City has the Fresh Express Salad Mix buy one get one free, so you have extra for the rest of the week.

Pork, Black Bean and Rice Stew (From the Zatarain's web site, modified slightly)

Turn Zatarain's® Black Beans and Rice Mix into a one-skillet meal by adding pork and corn. Chopped fresh cilantro adds a fresh bright flavor, but is optional.

Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds pork cut into 1/2-inch cubes ($2.54)
2 tablespoons oil, divided
3 3/4 cups water
1 package Zatarain's® Black Beans and Rice Mix ($1.50)
1 package frozen corn, prepared, (Steamin' Easy $1.00)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions:
1. Pat pork dry. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the pork; cook and stir 3 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from skillet. Repeat with remaining pork, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed. Remove pork; set aside.
2. Add water to same skillet; bring to boil. Stir in Rice Mix. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare corn steamer packet in microwave per directions.
4. Add pork and corn; mix well. Cook additional 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro (again this is optional).

Nutritional Info per 1 serving
Calories: 318
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 28 g