Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

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

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake with Broccoli
Description: A single-serving cheesy pasta bake made with seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, and melted shredded cheese baked until bubbly and golden. Fresh broccoli florets are stirred right into the mix so kids get veggies without even noticing.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Publix Broccoli, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Kraft Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 0.25 lb ground beef, 1 box Kraft Mac & Cheese as the pasta base, 1 cup broccoli florets, and a generous handful of shredded cheese melted on top.
Recipes:
- Baked Cheesy Pasta with Broccoli and Ground Meat
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Tuesday
Meal: Armour Meatball Subs with Melted Cheese on Hoagie Rolls
Description: Juicy Armour meatballs are warmed in a simple tomato sauce and piled onto a soft hoagie roll, then topped with gooey melted shredded cheese and popped under the broiler for 2 minutes. This is a total crowd-pleaser that kids can even help assemble themselves.
Sale items used: Armour Meatballs, Hoagie Rolls, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4-5 meatballs from the pkg, 1 hoagie roll, a few spoonfuls of pasta sauce, and a big pinch of shredded cheese melted on top.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Meatball Subs (Easy Dinner!)
- Best Italian Meatball Sub (Family Approved Sandwich Recipe)

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A small portion of Publix Whole Pork Picnic is slow-cooked until it is fall-apart tender, then shredded and served on a soft hoagie roll with a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Sweet corn on the cob and simple steamed green beans round out the plate for a fun, hands-on dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Hoagie Rolls, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans, Blues Hog BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-6 hours slow-cooker time
Serving note: About 0.5 lb raw pork picnic (yields roughly 3 oz pulled pork after cooking), 1 hoagie roll, 1 ear of corn, and a small handful of green beans.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chicken Taco Bowls with Bell Peppers and Corn
Description: Seasoned ground chicken is cooked with diced bell pepper and sweet corn kernels, then served over rice in a bowl with mild toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream. Kids love customizing their own bowl and the mild, savory flavors are a guaranteed hit.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Bulk Sweet Corn, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Breakstone's Sour Cream, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: About 0.25 lb ground chicken (half of one pkg shared across meals or saved), 1 small bell pepper, kernels from 1 ear of corn, a handful of cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and 1-2 tortillas on the side.

Friday
Meal: Butter Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Plump shrimp are tossed in butter and mild garlic, then quickly pan-cooked until pink and served alongside crispy oven-roasted potato chunks and tender broccoli florets. The mild buttery flavor is kid-approved and the whole meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 6-8 shrimp (roughly 6 oz from the 24-oz pkg, with the rest saved for another use), 1 medium potato cubed and roasted, and 1 cup broccoli florets.
Recipes:
- Shrimp and Potatoes Recipe - One Pan
- Sheet Pan Shrimp with Broccoli, Potatoes, and a Garlic Herb Marinade

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (0.25 lb): $0.43
- Armour Meatballs (x1 pkg, 11-25 oz): $4.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pkg, 2 for $8.99 - buy 1 at $4.50 estimated single price): $4.50
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pkg, 24-oz): $7.99
- Kraft Mac & Cheese (x1 box): $1.99
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (x1 pkg, 2 for $7.99 - buy 1 at $4.00 estimated single price): $4.00
- Hoagie Rolls (x1 pkg): $3.49
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.99
- Publix Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5-lb): $3.99
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears, 5 for $3.00 priced at $0.60/ear): $1.20
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pkg, 2 for $5.99 - buy 1 at $3.00 estimated single price): $3.00
- Red or Orange Bell Pepper (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (x1 container, 2 for $5.00 - buy 1 at $2.50 estimated single price): $2.50
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (x1 bag): $2.99
- Blues Hog BBQ Sauce (x1 bottle): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or garlic powder)
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Taco seasoning (mild)
- Rice (for taco bowls)