Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The four economical nights lean on Publix Chicken Wings at just $2.00 per serving, Butterball Ground Turkey at $2.00 per serving, Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs at about $3.00 per serving, and Chuck Tender Roast at about $4.00 per serving - all solid weeknight values. For the one premium night, Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon at $12.99/lb was chosen over the Sirloin Tri-Tip ($13.99/lb) and New York Strip ($15.99/lb) because it delivers the lowest per-serving cost among the three premium options while offering a completely different flavor profile from the beef-heavy rest of the week. The Tabatchnick Broth 2-for-$6.00 deal adds great flavor to the braised roast night at almost no extra cost, and the GreenWise Frozen Quinoa 2-for-$8.00 deal stretches the salmon night into a complete, satisfying plate. The New York Strip and Sirloin Tri-Tip were deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push the weekly total well past a reasonable range for a family dinner plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Publix Chicken Wings with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans (Meat)
Description: Seasoned chicken wings are baked in the oven at 425 degrees until golden and crispy, served alongside oven-roasted sweet potato wedges and steamed green beans tossed with olive oil and garlic. This is a hands-off, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that comes together with minimal prep and uses three sale items for a complete plate.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Wings, Sweet Potatoes, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of Publix Chicken Wings (about 8 to 10 wings) and 1.5 lbs of Sweet Potatoes for 4 people, plus 1 bag of Publix Green Beans. Total oven time is 45 minutes; wings and sweet potato wedges can go in together on separate sheet pans.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken and Sweet Potato with Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Butterball Ground Turkey and Bell Pepper Skillet over Frozen Quinoa (Meat)
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced red and yellow bell peppers, Campari tomatoes, and warm spices, then ladled over fluffy quinoa for a complete one-pan style dinner. The bright peppers and tomatoes give this dish a fresh, colorful character that makes it feel far more special than its budget-friendly price tag suggests.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray) x2, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg.), GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (10-oz bag) x2
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use both 16-oz trays of Butterball Ground Turkey (2 lbs total), 1 lb of bell peppers (about 2 medium peppers), 1 pkg of Campari Tomatoes, and 2 bags of GreenWise Frozen Quinoa. Cook quinoa per package directions while turkey browns in the skillet.
Recipes:
- Quinoa Ground Turkey Skillet
- Ground Turkey and Quinoa Skillet Dinner

Wednesday
Meal: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs with Rao's Homemade Sauce over Roasted Cauliflower (Meat)
Description: Pre-seasoned beef meatballs are simmered directly in Rao's Homemade Sauce until heated through and deeply flavored, then served over roasted cauliflower florets as a low-carb, satisfying alternative to pasta. The cauliflower roasts in the oven while the meatballs simmer on the stovetop, so everything finishes at the same time.
Sale items used: Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (Located in the Meat Department), Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar), Cauliflower (each bunch) x2
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes cook time
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs and 2 heads of Cauliflower (sold 2 for $6.00, use both). Use the full 32-oz jar of Rao's Homemade Sauce. Cut cauliflower into florets, toss with olive oil and salt, and roast at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes while meatballs simmer in sauce.
Recipes:
- Meatballs With Tomato Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli (Meat - fish, pareve)
Description: Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, then pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the flesh is just cooked through with a golden crust, served alongside roasted Brussels sprouts and broccoli. This is the week's premium night, and the combination of two on-sale vegetables keeps the overall plate cost reasonable while the salmon delivers a restaurant-quality result.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Fresh From Florida, Sustainable, Farmed), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg.) x2, Broccoli (Each bunch) x2
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (about four 6-oz portions). Buy 2 pkgs of Brussels Sprouts (2 for $5.00) and 2 bunches of Broccoli (2 for $6.00). Roast vegetables at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes while salmon sears on the stovetop for about 4 minutes per side.

Friday
Meal: Braised Chuck Tender Roast with Carrots and Russet Potatoes in Tabatchnick Broth (Meat)
Description: A chuck tender roast is seared in a Dutch oven, then braised low and slow with baby cut carrots, cubed russet potatoes, and savory Tabatchnick Broth until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables have absorbed all the rich cooking liquid. This is a deeply satisfying Shabbat-style dinner that requires mostly hands-off oven time and fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.
Sale items used: Chuck Tender Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Tabatchnick Broth (32-oz ctn.) x2
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours braise time
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of Chuck Tender Roast, 1 bag of Publix Baby Cut Carrots, and 1 bag of Publix Russet Potatoes (use about half the bag, roughly 2.5 lbs of potatoes). Use 2 cartons of Tabatchnick Broth (2 for $6.00). Make-ahead note: braise can be started in the afternoon and held covered in a low oven (275 degrees) until ready to serve; total time is about 3 hours so plan accordingly.
Recipes:
- Red Wine-Braised Chuck Roast
- Oven Baked Chuck Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $7.98
- Sweet Potatoes (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- Butterball Ground Turkey (85% Lean, 16-oz tray, x2): $8.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Campari Tomatoes (1-lb pkg., x1): $3.50
- GreenWise Frozen Quinoa (10-oz bag, x2): $8.00
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Rao's Homemade Sauce (32-oz jar): $6.99
- Cauliflower (x2, sold 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1.5 lbs): $19.49
- Brussels Sprouts (x2 pkgs, sold 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Broccoli (x2 bunches, sold 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Chuck Tender Roast (2 lbs): $15.98
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Publix Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag): $3.99
- Tabatchnick Broth (32-oz ctn., x2, sold 2 for $6.00): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or your preferred wing seasoning
- Cumin and chili powder (for turkey skillet)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (for meatball sauce night)