Publix Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Black Bean Chili
Description: Meat. A hearty one-skillet chili of ground turkey, black beans, onion, and tomato, simmered with chili spices and sized for two generous bowls with leftovers for lunch. It is made with olive oil and no dairy.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix Black Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground turkey (1 pack from the 2 for $8.00 deal), 1 can black beans, 1/2 onion, and 2 beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 lb). The second turkey pack is used for Thursday's patties option or frozen for later. Total time is under 60 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. Two lamb shoulder blade chops are roasted with olive oil, garlic, and herbs alongside cubes of fall hard squash until browned and tender. No dairy is used.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops, Fall Hard Squash, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lbs lamb chops (about 2 chops, 0.75 lb per person with bone) and 1.5 lbs squash, plus 1/2 onion in wedges. Roast at 425F; total time is under 60 minutes.
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 fluffy frittata of 6 eggs with sauteed mushrooms and onion, finished in the oven and served with a fresh salad kit. It is a meatless meal and can use a little butter or olive oil.
Sale items used: Pete & Gerry's Eggs, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Yellow Onions, Publix Salad Kits
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 eggs, 1 pack mushrooms (8 oz), 1/2 onion, and 1 salad kit. Total time is under 60 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 thick ground chuck patties are seared in a skillet until browned and juicy, served with creamy mashed russet potatoes made with chicken broth and olive oil instead of dairy. A simple, filling dinner for two.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 1 lb ground chuck (two 8 oz patties) and 1.5 lbs russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag; the rest of the bag is for other meals. Total time is under 60 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 braised low and slow with carrots, onion, and tart cranberries in chicken broth until fork tender. No dairy is used, so it is fully meat.
Sale items used: Chuck Tender Roast, Publix Microwaveable Carrots, Cranberries, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 150 minutes
Serving note: Assume a 1.5 lb roast (leftovers for sandwiches), 1 pack carrots, 1/2 bag cranberries, and 1/2 onion. Total time is about 2.5 hours; sear and assemble the day before, then braise at 325F, or use a slow cooker on low for 6 hours. Reheats well.
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 packs, 1 lb each, 2 for $8.00): $8.00
- Publix Black Beans (x1 can): $2.99
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $1.99
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (1.5 lbs): $12.74
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (x1 dozen): $4.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 packs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Salad Kits (x2 kits, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag): $3.99
- Ground Chuck (1 lb): $4.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Chuck Tender Roast (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Publix Microwaveable Carrots (x2 packs, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Cranberries (x2 bags, 2 for $4.00): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter (for the dairy frittata only), salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, dried herbs such as rosemary or thyme, chicken broth, tomato paste, flour or cornstarch (optional)