Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray, $3.99 per tray): two trays = 2 lbs for 4 people = $7.98, roughly $2.00 per serving
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts ($4.49/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $8.98, roughly $2.25 per serving
- Ground Sirloin, Publix Beef ($8.99/lb): 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $13.49, roughly $3.37 per serving
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops ($9.49/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $18.98, roughly $4.75 per serving
- Publix Tuna Steaks (Frozen, 12-oz pkg., $5.99 each): two packages = 24 oz for 4 people = $11.98, roughly $3.00 per serving
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef ($10.99/lb): 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $16.49, roughly $4.12 per serving
- Salmon Fillets, Fresh ($11.99/lb): 1.5 lbs for 4 people = $17.99, roughly $4.50 per serving
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak ($12.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $25.98, roughly $6.50 per serving
- Sirloin Tri-Tip Roast ($13.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $27.98, roughly $7.00 per serving
- Publix Top Sirloin Beef Kabobs ($13.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $27.98, roughly $7.00 per serving
- New York Strip Steak ($15.99/lb): 2 lbs for 4 people = $31.98, roughly $8.00 per serving

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on GreenWise Ground Chicken at about $2.00 per serving, Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts at about $2.25 per serving, Ground Sirloin at about $3.37 per serving, and Publix Tuna Steaks at about $3.00 per serving - all genuinely affordable proteins that keep the week grounded. The GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops at $9.49/lb earned the single premium night because they are the most flavorful mid-tier option on this flyer at roughly $4.75 per serving, well below the steak cuts that run $6.50 to $8.00 per serving - those were deliberately skipped. The BOGO Pompeian Olive Oil is a smart grab this week since it pulls double duty across multiple nights and costs almost nothing extra. The flyer is unusually heavy on premium steaks and kabobs, so staying disciplined about one premium night was key to landing the total inside the $10 to $18 per person range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Chicken and Campari Tomato Pasta (Meat)
Description: GreenWise Ground Chicken is browned in olive oil with garlic and diced Campari tomatoes, then tossed with Pastazara Organic Pasta and finished with fresh basil for a bright, herb-forward weeknight dinner. The tomatoes break down into a light, chunky sauce that coats the pasta without any dairy, keeping the meal fully meat-compliant.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray), Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.), Pastazara Organic Pasta (1-lb bag), Pompeian Imported Olive Oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 trays (32 oz total) of GreenWise Ground Chicken and 1 lb of Pastazara Organic Pasta for 4 people. Buy 2 packages of Campari Tomatoes (BOGO, pay for 1). Buy 2 bottles of Pompeian Imported Olive Oil (BOGO, pay for 1) and use a modest pour this night; the second bottle carries through the rest of the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Perdue Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Broccoli and Zatarain's Rice (Meat)
Description: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are seasoned and seared in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then served alongside steamed broccoli florets and fluffy Zatarain's Rice for a complete, satisfying plate. The rice absorbs the pan drippings for extra flavor, and the broccoli adds a fresh crunch that balances the savory chicken.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli (each bunch), Zatarain's Rice (6 to 12-oz box), Pompeian Imported Olive Oil
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts for 4 people. Buy 2 boxes of Zatarain's Rice (BOGO, pay for 1) and use 1 box tonight; reserve the second box for later in the week. Buy 2 bunches of Broccoli (2 for $6.00, $3.00 each) and use 1 bunch tonight.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Publix Tuna Steaks with Green Beans and Honey Gold Potatoes (Meat)
Description: Publix Tuna Steaks are patted dry, seasoned simply, and seared in olive oil over high heat for a lightly crusted exterior and a tender center, then plated alongside quickly blanched Publix Green Beans and roasted Potato Inspirations Honey Gold potatoes. The combination of the meaty tuna, crisp green beans, and buttery potatoes makes a restaurant-quality plate at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Publix Tuna Steaks (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg.), Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag), Potato Inspirations Potatoes (Bite-Size, Honey Gold, Enchanted Rose, Fingerling Medley, or American Medley, Ready in Minutes, Season-to-Taste, 24-oz bag), Pompeian Imported Olive Oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of Publix Tuna Steaks (24 oz total) for 4 people. Buy 2 bags of Potato Inspirations Potatoes (BOGO, pay for 1) and use 1 bag tonight; reserve the second bag for Thursday. Use 1 bag of Publix Green Beans.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Sirloin Stuffed Bell Peppers with Zatarain's Rice (Meat)
Description: Ground Sirloin is browned with diced Campari tomatoes and seasoned with garlic and cumin, then spooned into halved bell peppers and baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is set - a hearty, colorful dinner that uses pantry staples and sale items together. The reserved Zatarain's Rice is stirred into the filling to stretch the meat and add body, making each stuffed pepper a complete meal on its own.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package), Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.), Zatarain's Rice (6 to 12-oz box), Pompeian Imported Olive Oil
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Sirloin for 4 people (buy as part of the 3-lb or more package; use the remainder for another meal or freeze). Use the second box of Zatarain's Rice reserved from Tuesday. Use the second package of Campari Tomatoes from the BOGO pair bought on Monday. Bell peppers are a pantry staple purchase this week - see pantry staples list.
Recipes:
- Stuffed Peppers

Friday
Meal: Oven-Braised GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops with Roasted Potato Inspirations and Broccoli (Meat)
Description: GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops are seared in olive oil then braised in the oven with garlic, rosemary, and a splash of chicken broth until deeply savory and cooked through, served alongside the reserved Potato Inspirations potatoes and the second bunch of broccoli roasted in the same oven. The braise keeps the chops moist and flavorful without any dairy, and the one-oven approach means minimal cleanup on a Friday night.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics), Potato Inspirations Potatoes (Bite-Size, Honey Gold, Enchanted Rose, Fingerling Medley, or American Medley, Ready in Minutes, Season-to-Taste, 24-oz bag), Broccoli (each bunch), Pompeian Imported Olive Oil
Prep time: 75 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops for 4 people (approximately 2 to 3 chops per person depending on chop size). Use the second bag of Potato Inspirations reserved from Wednesday and the second bunch of broccoli from Tuesday. Make-ahead note: sear the chops up to 30 minutes before guests sit down, then slide the covered pan into a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes while the potatoes and broccoli roast alongside.
Recipes:
- One pot braised lamb shoulder chops and vegetables

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (x2 trays, 32 oz total): $7.98
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $8.98
- Ground Sirloin, Publix Beef (1.5 lbs from 3-lb or more package): $13.49
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (2 lbs): $18.98
- Publix Tuna Steaks, Frozen (x2 packages): $11.98
- Campari Tomatoes (x2 packages, BOGO - pay for 1): $3.99 (estimated base price per package; BOGO pair)
- Pastazara Organic Pasta (x2 bags, BOGO - pay for 1): $2.99 (estimated base price per bag; BOGO pair)
- Zatarain's Rice (x2 boxes, BOGO - pay for 1): $2.99 (estimated base price per box; BOGO pair)
- Potato Inspirations Potatoes (x2 bags, BOGO - pay for 1): $4.99 (estimated base price per bag; BOGO pair)
- Broccoli (x2 bunches, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Green Beans (x1 bag): $2.99
- Pompeian Imported Olive Oil (x2 bottles, BOGO - pay for 1): $6.99 (estimated base price per bottle; BOGO pair)

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh)
- Bell peppers (4 large, for Thursday stuffed peppers)
- Chicken broth (low-sodium, for Friday braise)
- Dried rosemary
- Ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh basil (or dried)