Publix Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri): $7.99 each
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray
- Ball Franks: $2 for $9.99
- Smithfield Bacon: $2 for $9.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken: $2 for $8.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: $2 for $24.99
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb
- Butterball Turkey Burgers: $7.99 for 24-23 oz pkg
- Armour Meatballs: $4.99 for 11-25 oz pkg
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready Wings: $8.99 for 22-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Avocados: $2 for $4.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $5 for $3.00
- Publix Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Publix Yellow Onions: $3.49 for 3-lb bag
- Celery: $2 for $5.99
- Publix Green Beans: $2 for $5.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Hass Avocados: $5 for $5.00
- Pineapple Fruit: $2.99 each
- Tree Ripened Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Strawberries: $2.99 for 16-oz pkg

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.38 total
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs usable for 4 people = ~$10.00 total (large roast, great value)
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $7.49 total
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $6.75 total
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $11.98 total (small package, poor value per serving)
- Perdue Ground Chicken: $2 for $8.99 - 1 deal = two 1-lb packages for $8.99, solid value
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $9.74 total
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $11.98 total
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri): $7.99 each - need 2 pkgs (assume ~1.25 lbs each) = $15.98 total
- Armour Meatballs: $4.99 for 11-25 oz pkg - 1 large pkg (25 oz) could serve 4 = $4.99 total (budget-friendly processed)
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - 1 pkg = 1.5 lbs, borderline adequate for 4 people = $7.99 - $15.98 (premium seafood)
- Butterball Turkey Burgers: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - 1 pkg serves 4 = $7.99 total (decent value)
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready Wings: $8.99 for 22-oz pkg - 1 pkg likely not enough for 4 as a main = $17.98 for 2 pkgs
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $13.49 total
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each - 1 roast may serve 4 = $7.99 total (good value if sized right)
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray - likely serves 4 as burgers = $9.99 total
- Ball Franks: $2 for $9.99 - two packs of franks = $9.99 total
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $19.98 total (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $14.99 total
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $21.98 total (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $21.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg - need 2-3 pkgs for 4 people as a main = $23.98+ (PREMIUM)
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $22.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $25.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: $2 for $24.99 - two packs = $24.99 total (PREMIUM)

Why these meals: This week's flyer leans heavily on premium proteins, but there are still some solid everyday anchors worth building around. The 73% lean ground beef roll at $1.69/lb is the standout deal of the flyer, costing just a few dollars to feed the whole family, so it earns a spot early in the week for a hearty taco night. Perdue ground chicken at two packages for $8.99 is another strong buy, giving you nearly two pounds of lean protein at a reasonable price for a stir-fry night. The whole pork picnic at $3.99/lb is a slow-roast bargain that stretches well for four people, and the Chimichurri chicken thighs at $7.99 each deliver great flavor for the price. For the one premium night, the Publix White Shrimp at $7.99 for a full 24-oz package is the best seafood value on this flyer by a wide margin compared to salmon at nearly $11/lb, snapper near $13/lb, or mussels requiring multiple pricey packages, so shrimp earns Friday night and keeps the week's total in a reasonable range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky Ground Beef and Sweet Corn Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Description: Seasoned 73% lean ground beef is browned with diced onion and folded into soft flour tortillas with fresh pico made from beefsteak tomatoes and avocado. Sweet corn is charred on the stovetop as a smoky side that rounds out this easy, crowd-pleasing taco night.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll ($1.69/lb), Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas ($2.99 for 20-ct), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Hass Avocados ($5 for $5.00), Publix Yellow Onions ($3.49 for 3-lb bag), Bulk Sweet Corn ($5 for $3.00), Pace Chunky Salsa ($1.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef, 8 tortillas total (2 per person), 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, 2 avocados, 4 ears of corn
Recipes:
- 30-Minute Ground Beef Tacos
- Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Tuesday
Meal: Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Pre-marinated Chimichurri chicken thighs are roasted in the oven until golden and juicy, filling the kitchen with herby, garlicky aroma. Cubed russet potatoes and crisp green beans roast alongside on the same sheet pan for an easy one-pan weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri) ($7.99 each x2), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes ($3.99 for 5-lb bag), Publix Green Beans ($2 for $5.99 - 1 pkg), Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages of chicken thighs (approximately 2.5 lbs total), 2 lbs potatoes, 1 pkg (about 12 oz) green beans
Recipes:
- Chimichurri Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
- Chimichurri Chicken w/ Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry over Steamed Broccoli
Description: Perdue ground chicken is stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and onion in a savory garlic-soy style sauce, served over steamed broccoli florets for a light and vibrant mid-week meal. The bright peppers and tender chicken come together quickly in a hot pan, making this a fast and flavorful dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken ($2 for $8.99 - 1 deal, 2 pkgs), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers ($2.99/lb), Publix Broccoli ($2.99 each), Publix Yellow Onions (already purchased Monday), Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO, already purchased)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground chicken (both packages), 1 lb bell peppers (about 2-3 peppers), 1 head broccoli, half of onion bag used
Recipes:
- Ground Chicken Stir-Fry
- Dairy-Free Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Caramelized Onions, Corn, and Tomato Salad
Description: A whole pork picnic is seasoned generously and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender with deep savory flavor that feeds four comfortably with leftovers to spare. While the pork rests, sweet corn is grilled and tossed with sliced beefsteak tomatoes and diced onion for a fresh summer salad alongside.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic ($3.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn ($5 for $3.00 - additional ears), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb - additional), Publix Yellow Onions (already purchased), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO), Swanson Broth (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3-4 hours roasting
Serving note: 3 lbs pork picnic roast (yields about 2 lbs cooked pulled pork), 4 ears of corn, 1 lb tomatoes

Friday
Meal: Garlic-Herb Sauteed Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes and Avocado Salad
Description: Plump white shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic and herbs until pink and tender, served alongside crispy oven-roasted potato wedges. A simple avocado and tomato salad with a squeeze of lime brings freshness and color to this satisfying end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp ($7.99 for 24-oz pkg), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (already purchased), Hass Avocados (already purchased - remaining from Monday), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Bertolli Olive Oil (already purchased), McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (already purchased)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 full 24-oz pkg shrimp (1.5 lbs, about 6 oz per person), 1.5 lbs potato wedges, 3 avocados, 0.5 lb tomatoes
Recipes:
- Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
- Quick Cold Shrimp & Avocado Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (1 pkg, 20-ct): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2.5 lbs total across the week): $4.98
- Hass Avocados (5 avocados, 1 deal of 5): $5.00
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Bulk Sweet Corn (8 ears, 2 sets of 5 for $3.00): $6.00
- Pace Chunky Salsa (1 jar): $1.99
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chimichurri (x2 pkgs): $15.98
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Publix Green Beans (1 pkg): $2.99
- Bertolli Olive Oil (1 bottle, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $5.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken (1 deal, 2 pkgs): $8.99
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Publix Broccoli (1 head): $2.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $11.97
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (1 bottle, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $3.99
- Swanson Broth (1 carton, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $2.99
- Publix White