Publix Gluten-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 (Chimichuri): $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

Vegetables on sale:
- 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
- Green Avocados: $2 for $4.99

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 needed = $3.38 total, roughly $0.85/person
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs needed = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/person
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/person
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $9.00 total, roughly $2.25/person
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $12.98 total, roughly $3.25/person
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg - would need 3 pkgs for 4 people = $17.97 total, roughly $4.50/person
- Perdue Ground Chicken: $2 for $8.99 - one deal yields about 1.5-2 lbs, need 2 lbs so one deal = $8.99 total, roughly $2.25/person (good value per deal)
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri): $7.99 each pack - one pack typically 1.25-1.5 lbs, need 2 packs = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/person
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each - one unit typically around 1.5 lbs, need 2 = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/person
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - 24 oz is 1.5 lbs cooked shrimp, one pack feeds 4 lightly, $7.99 total, roughly $2.00/person (but premium seafood category)
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - need 3 pkgs for 4 people = $17.97 total, roughly $4.50/person
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $17.98 total, roughly $4.50/person
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray - one tray, limited yield = $9.99 total, roughly $2.50/person (processed, limited quantity)
- Ball Franks: $2 for $9.99 - one deal needed = $9.99 total, roughly $2.50/person
- Smithfield Bacon: $2 for $9.99 - one deal = $9.99 total, roughly $2.50/person (accent protein only)
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/person
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - premium steak, about 2 lbs needed = $19.98 total, roughly $5.00/person
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: $2 for $24.99 - one deal = $24.99 total, roughly $6.25/person
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs needed = $21.98 total, roughly $5.50/person (premium seafood)
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - premium cut, about 2 lbs needed = $21.98 total, roughly $5.50/person
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg - 1 lb per pack, need 3 packs for 4 people = $35.97, roughly $9.00/person
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - premium, about 2 lbs needed = $22.98 total, roughly $5.75/person
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - premium seafood, about 2 lbs needed = $25.98 total, roughly $6.50/person

Why these meals: The 73% lean ground beef roll at $1.69/lb is the biggest bargain on this entire flyer and anchors Monday with a hearty skillet meal for the whole family at well under $4 in protein. The whole pork picnic at $3.99/lb and the thin sliced chicken at $4.99/lb are both genuinely affordable everyday cuts that make Tuesday and Wednesday feel satisfying without stretching the wallet, and the chimichuri chicken thighs on Thursday add bold marinated flavor at a reasonable per-pack 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 the flyer - a single bag gives generous portions for four people at roughly $2 per person, which beats every other seafood option by a wide margin. The Snapper at $12.99/lb, Salmon at $10.99/lb, and Lamb at $10.99/lb were all skipped because even on sale they push the weekly total well above a comfortable range. The Swanson Broth BOGO and the McCormick Grill Mates BOGO add flavor support at minimal extra cost, and the Idaho Russet Potatoes and fresh vegetables from the produce sale round out every plate without any major splurge.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef and Potato Skillet with Bell Peppers and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with diced russet potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and beefsteak tomatoes for a hearty one-pan dinner that comes together quickly on a weeknight. Everything cooks in one skillet, keeping cleanup simple while delivering a filling, naturally gluten-free meal the whole family will enjoy.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix Yellow Onions, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef, 4 medium russet potatoes (from the 5-lb bag), 1 lb bell peppers (about 3 peppers), 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, 1 medium onion - serves 4 generously
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Potatoes
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A bone-in pork picnic roast is seasoned with Grill Mates and slow-roasted until tender and juicy, then served alongside sweet corn on the cob and crisp green beans for a classic summer dinner. This low-effort roast delivers maximum flavor with minimal hands-on time, making it a great anchor meal early in the week.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO), Swanson Broth (BOGO)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours roasting
Serving note: 2.5 lbs pork picnic roast, 4 ears of sweet corn, 1 pkg green beans (half of a 2-for-$5.99 deal), broth for roasting pan - serves 4
Recipes:
- Homemade Pork and Beans, Slow Cook Method (Gf)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin Sliced Chicken with Broccoli and Smashed Potatoes
Description: Thin sliced chicken breasts are seasoned and seared quickly in a hot pan, served over crispy smashed russet potatoes and steamed broccoli for a balanced, satisfying plate. The thin cut means fast cooking and a nicely browned exterior, and the smashed potatoes get golden and crisp in the oven for a fun texture contrast.
Sale items used: Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken, Publix Broccoli, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Yellow Onions, Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs thin sliced chicken (about 8 thin cutlets), 1 head broccoli, 4 medium potatoes from the 5-lb bag, olive oil for searing and roasting - serves 4
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli

Thursday
Meal: Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Avocado and Corn Salad
Description: The Publix pre-marinated chimichurri chicken thighs are grilled or pan-seared to juicy perfection, then paired with a fresh corn and avocado salad made with sale sweet corn, Hass avocados, beefsteak tomatoes, and onion. The bright herby marinade on the chicken does all the seasoning work, making this the easiest and most vibrant dinner of the week.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichuri), Bulk Sweet Corn, Hass Avocados, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs chimichurri chicken thighs (roughly 8-10 thighs total), 3 ears corn (cut off the cob), 3 Hass avocados, 2 medium tomatoes, half an onion - serves 4
Recipes:
- Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter White Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Plump white shrimp are cooked in garlic butter and served over crispy roasted russet potato wedges alongside sauteed green beans for a restaurant-style Friday night dinner at a fraction of the cost. The shrimp cook in under 10 minutes, so most of the prep time is just the potatoes roasting in the oven, keeping the Friday cook relaxed and stress-free.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans, Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO), Swanson Broth (BOGO)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 pkg (24 oz) White Shrimp thawed and peeled, 4 medium russet potatoes cut into wedges, 1 pkg green beans (remaining from Tuesday's 2-for deal) - serves 4
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Green Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (2 lbs): $3.38
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (2.5 lbs): $9.98
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken (2 lbs): $9.98
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chimichuri (x2 packs): $15.98
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pkg, 24 oz): $7.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x8 ears, 5 for $3.00 = 2 sets of 5): $6.00
- Publix Broccoli (x1 head): $2.99
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Publix Green Beans (x2 pkgs, 2 for $5.99): $5.99
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (x3): $3.00
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $3.99
- Swanson Broth (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $2.49
- Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Butter
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Paprika or chili flakes for seasoning