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

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Bake with Broccoli
Description: Seasoned ground beef is mixed with pasta and a simple tomato cheese sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden for a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Tender broccoli florets are stirred right in so kids get their veggies without any fuss.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Publix Broccoli, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb ground beef and half a head of broccoli to make two generous portions, with roughly 1.5 cups of pasta per person.
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: Warm, saucy meatballs are loaded onto soft hoagie rolls and topped with shredded cheese, then popped under the broiler until everything is melted and toasty. This is an easy, hands-on dinner kids love to help assemble.
Sale items used: Armour Meatballs, Hoagie Rolls, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Plan on one hoagie roll and about 5 to 6 meatballs per person, with a generous drizzle of sauce and a good handful of shredded cheese on each.
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 bone-in pork picnic shoulder is slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, then shredded and served on soft rolls with a touch of BBQ sauce for a fun, messy sandwich kids adore. Fresh sweet corn and crisp-tender green beans round out the plate with simple, familiar flavors.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans, Hoagie Rolls, Blues Hog BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 6-8 hours slow cooker
Serving note: A 2 lb pork picnic yields plenty for two people with leftovers; serve each person one loaded roll, one ear of corn, and a generous handful of green beans.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chicken Taco Bowls with Bell Peppers and Corn
Description: Seasoned ground chicken is sauteed with colorful bell peppers and sweet corn, then served over rice in a bowl with mild toppings like shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Kids can customize their own bowl, which makes dinner feel like a fun activity.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Bulk Sweet Corn, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Breakstone's Sour Cream, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One package of Perdue Ground Chicken (about 1 lb) is the perfect amount for two generous bowls; use one bell pepper and two ears of corn between both servings.

Friday
Meal: Butter Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Plump shrimp are sauteed in a simple butter and garlic sauce that kids find irresistible, served alongside crispy oven-roasted potato chunks and tender broccoli florets. This meal comes together quickly and feels like a special Friday dinner without any complicated steps.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 12 oz of shrimp split between two people, two to three medium potatoes diced and roasted, and one small head of broccoli cut into florets to fill both plates.
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 (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Armour Meatballs (x1 pkg, 25 oz): $4.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (2 lbs): $7.98
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pkg, deal of 2 for $8.99, buy 1): $4.50
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pkg, 24 oz): $7.99
- Publix Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears): $3.00
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pkg): $3.00
- Red or Orange Bell Pepper (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lb): $3.99
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (2 for $7.99, x1 pair): $7.99
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (2 for $5.00, buy 1): $2.50
- Hoagie Rolls (x1 pkg): $3.49
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.99
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (x1 bag): $2.99
- Blues Hog BBQ Sauce (x1 bottle): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (penne or rotini, about 8 oz)
- Rice (about 1 cup dry, for taco bowls)
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin (mild, for chicken taco seasoning)
- Chili powder (mild)
- Shredded Parmesan (optional topping)