Publix Kosher 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 (not kosher - pork)
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb (not kosher - pork)
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg (not kosher - shellfish)
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb (not kosher - pork)
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg (not kosher - shellfish)
- 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 (not kosher - pork)
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each (not kosher - pork)
- 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
- 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:
- 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 - roughly 1.5 lbs for 4 people = about $2.54 total
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99 - one pack (~1 lb) is ~$4.50, feeds 4 lightly or use both packs at $8.99
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = about $6.75 total
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = about $7.49 total
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - one pack for 4 people as part of a dish = $5.99
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri): $7.99 each - one pack feeds 4 = $7.99
- Butterball Turkey Burgers: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - one pack (roughly 4 burgers) feeds 4 = $7.99
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready Wings: $8.99 for 22-oz pkg - one pack as a main for 4 is tight but doable = $8.99
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = about $13.49 total
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray - flat price, feeds 4 = $9.99
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = about $19.98 total (premium)
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = about $14.99 total
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = about $21.98 total (premium)
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = about $21.98 total (premium)
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = about $22.98 total (premium)
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = about $25.98 total (premium)
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: 2 for $24.99 - flat price for 2 packs = $24.99 (premium per-unit)

Why these meals: This week's flyer has a genuinely great anchor in the 73% lean ground beef roll at $1.69/lb - that is an exceptional price and it carries Monday's meal for well under $3 on protein alone. The chimichurri chicken thighs at a flat $7.99 per pack are another solid everyday value and come pre-marinated, which saves you prep time and spice spending. Ground chicken at 2 for $8.99 and the oven-roasted turkey breast at $4.50/lb round out the economical nights without repeating the same flavor twice. For the one premium night, salmon at $10.99/lb edges out the snapper ($12.99/lb), sirloin steak ($9.99/lb but requires 2 lbs), and lamb chops ($10.99/lb but also needs a full 2 lbs), making it the best premium value on the flyer this week when you factor in realistic portion weights. The sirloin steak was deliberately skipped because even at the sale price it pushes the protein cost for one night close to $20, which would pull the weekly total well above a sensible range for a budget plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef and Sweet Corn Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description: (Meat) Halved bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, beefsteak tomatoes, and onion, then roasted in the oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbling. This is a hearty, colorful one-dish dinner that uses some of the best produce deals on the flyer alongside the week's most budget-friendly protein.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Bulk Sweet Corn, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef, 4 large bell peppers (2 lbs), 3 ears of sweet corn (kernels cut off), 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes, 1 medium onion - yields 2 stuffed pepper halves per person
Recipes:
- Stuffed Peppers
- Kosher Stuffed Peppers
- Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers

Tuesday
Meal: Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes
Description: (Meat) The pre-marinated chimichurri chicken thighs go straight onto a sheet pan alongside halved baby potatoes and broccoli florets, roasting together at high heat for a deeply flavored, fuss-free dinner. The bright herb marinade from the chicken bastes the vegetables as everything cooks, making this one of the easiest and most flavorful meals of the week.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack chimichurri chicken thighs (typically 4 to 6 thighs), 2 lbs russet potatoes (halved), 1 head broccoli cut into florets - serves 4 with generous portions
Recipes:
- Chimichurri Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Turkey and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Onions over Mashed Potatoes
Description: (Meat) Sliced oven-roasted turkey breast is quickly sauteed with green beans, yellow onion, and a savory broth-based pan sauce, then spooned over creamy Idahoan mashed potatoes (made with chicken broth to keep it meat-meal compliant). This is a comforting, fast weeknight dinner that stretches an economical deli-style protein into a full satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Publix Green Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Idahoan Mashed Potatoes (BOGO), Swanson Broth (BOGO)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs turkey breast sliced, 1 bag green beans (about 1 lb), 1 medium onion sliced, 2 pouches Idahoan mashed potatoes prepared with broth instead of milk/butter - serves 4

Thursday
Meal: Ground Chicken Tacos with Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Salsa
Description: (Meat) Seasoned ground chicken is cooked with onion and spices, then piled into soft flour tortillas and topped with fresh diced avocado, beefsteak tomato, and charred sweet corn for a bright, satisfying taco night. Everything stays strictly meat-meal with no dairy, so the creamy avocado does all the heavy lifting that sour cream or cheese would normally do.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken (2 for $8.99), Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, Hass Avocados, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Yellow Onions, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (BOGO)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs ground chicken (about 2 lbs total), 8 to 12 tortillas, 4 avocados, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes diced, 3 ears sweet corn charred and cut off the cob - serves 4 with 2 to 3 tacos each
Recipes:
- Once-A-Week Ground Chicken Tacos (Easy 15 Minute Dinner)
- Ground Chicken Tacos Recipe

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Green Beans and Roasted Potatoes
Description: (Meat-free / Pareve) Skin-on sockeye salmon fillets are seared in olive oil until golden and crisp, served alongside simply roasted russet potato wedges and steamed green beans with lemon and garlic. Salmon is pareve under kosher law and contains no meat or dairy, so this elegant Friday dinner works seamlessly with no substitutions needed.
Sale items used: GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans, Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon fillets (4 portions of about 6 oz each), 2 lbs russet potato wedges roasted, 1 bag green beans (about 1 lb) steamed - serves 4
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans with Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers (2 lbs): $5.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (6 ears - 5 for $3.00, pay for 2 sets of 5 is excessive; buy 6 at 60 cents each): $3.60
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs across Monday and Thursday): $3.98
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chimichurri (x1 pack): $7.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Publix Broccoli (x1 head): $2.99
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast (1.5 lbs): $6.75
- Publix Green Beans (x2 bags): $5.99
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes (x1 box, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $3.49
- Swanson Broth (x1 box, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $2.49
- Perdue Ground Chicken (2 for $8.99): $8.99
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (x1 bag, 20-ct): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (4 avocados - 5 for $5.00, buy 5): $5.00
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (x1, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $2.99
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets (2 lbs): $21.98
- Bertolli Olive Oil (x1 bottle, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $7.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco meat)
- Lemon (for salmon and green beans)
- Olive oil (if not purchasing Bertolli on sale)
- Chicken or vegetable broth for mashed potatoes (if not using Swanson sale item)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for roasting