Publix Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Black Bean Chili
Description: Meat. A hearty one-pot chili of ground turkey, black beans, and onion simmered in olive oil with chili spices, with enough for one dinner plus a little extra. No dairy is used anywhere in this dish.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Black Beans, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/2 lb ground turkey (half of one 1 lb pack from the 2 for $8.00 deal), 1/2 can black beans, 1/4 onion, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Buy 1 pack of turkey and freeze the other half for another week. Total time is about 30 minutes.
Recipes:
- Skillet Turkey Chili
- Restaurant Style Turkey Black Bean Chili
- Turkey Black Bean Chili

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops with Roasted Fall Hard Squash
Description: Meat. One seasoned lamb shoulder chop is roasted alongside cubed fall squash until browned and tender. Everything is cooked in olive oil with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, with no dairy.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Assume one chop of about 0.6 lb total and 0.75 lb squash (about 2 cups cubed). Roast at 425 F for 35 to 40 minutes. Total time is under 60 minutes, so no make-ahead is needed.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Baked Lamb Chops with Roasted Vegetables
- Slow Roasted Lamb Chops
- Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops Recipe: Tender and Flavorful Every Time

Wednesday
Meal: Mushroom and Onion Vegetable Frittata with Salad
Description: Dairy. A small frittata of 3 eggs with sauteed mushrooms and onion, finished in the skillet without any meat. Serve it with a simple side of greens from a salad kit.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Yellow Onions, Publix Salad Kits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 eggs, 4 oz mushrooms (half a pack), 1/4 onion, and 1 salad kit portion (about 1/3 of the kit). Cook in olive oil. Total time is about 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Vegetable Frittata
- Vegetable Frittata with Mushrooms and Onions and Potatoes and Spinach
- Flavory Frittata

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Chuck Patties with Mashed Russet Potatoes
Description: Meat. Two seasoned chuck patties are seared in a skillet until browned, served with creamy mashed russet potatoes. The potatoes are mashed with olive oil and a splash of chicken broth, with no dairy.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb ground chuck made into 2 patties, and 2 medium russets (about 1 lb) from the bag. Boil potatoes for 20 minutes while patties sear 4 to 5 minutes per side. Total time is about 35 minutes.
Recipes:
- Meatloaf Patties
- Best Homemade Burger Patty Recipe (So Juicy!)
- Pan Seared Chuck Steak

Friday
Meal: Braised Chuck Tender Roast with Carrots and Cranberries
Description: Meat. A small chuck tender roast is seared and slowly braised with carrots, onion, and tart cranberries until fork-tender. The braising liquid is chicken broth, with no dairy.
Sale items used: Chuck Tender Roast, Publix Microwaveable Carrots, Cranberries, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: Assume a 0.75 lb roast (with leftovers for lunch), 1 cup carrots, 1/4 cup cranberries, and 1/4 onion, braised at 325 F for about 2 hours in 1 cup chicken broth. Sear and assemble in 15 minutes, then the oven does the rest. You can braise it a day ahead and reheat gently in its liquid.
Recipes:
- Braised Pot Roast with Fresh Cranberries and Rosemary
- Easy Braised Chuck Roast (My Teens' Most-Requested Dinner)
- Kosher Chuck Roast Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x2 pack deal, 1 pack used now, 1 frozen): $8.00
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (0.6 lb): $5.09
- Fall Hard Squash (0.75 lb): $0.74
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 pack deal): $6.00
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Salad Kits (x2 pack deal): $6.00
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (1 carton): $4.99
- Ground Chuck (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Chuck Tender Roast (0.75 lb): $5.99
- Publix Microwaveable Carrots (x2 pack deal): $5.00
- Cranberries (x2 pack deal): $4.00
- Publix Black Beans (1 can): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, chicken broth