Publix Low-Carb 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
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg
- 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
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each
- 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 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
- Publix Classic Salad Blend: $1.99 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $3.38 total, roughly $0.85/serving
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb - about 3 lbs for 4 people = $11.97 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.98 total, roughly $2.50/serving
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $9.00 total, roughly $2.25/serving
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = $12.98 total, roughly $3.25/serving
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99 - 2 pkgs feed 4 comfortably = $8.99 total, roughly $2.25/serving
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready Wings: $8.99 for 22-oz pkg - about 1-2 pkgs = $8.99-$17.98, roughly $2.25-$4.50/serving
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri): $7.99 each - need 2 pkgs = $15.98 total, roughly $4.00/serving
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each - 1 pkg feeds 4 = $7.99 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Armour Meatballs: $4.99 for up to 25 oz - 1-2 pkgs for 4 people = $4.99-$9.98, roughly $1.25-$2.50/serving
- Butterball Turkey Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz pkg - 1 pkg for 4 people = $7.99 total, roughly $2.00/serving
- Ball Franks: 2 for $9.99 - 2 pkgs = $9.99, roughly $2.50/serving
- Smithfield Bacon: 2 for $9.99 - 2 pkgs = $9.99, roughly $2.50/serving
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = $11.98, roughly $3.00/serving
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray - need 2 trays = $19.98, roughly $5.00/serving
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99 (already listed above)
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $19.98, roughly $5.00/serving
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $17.98, roughly $4.50/serving
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - about 2 lbs = $22.98, roughly $5.75/serving
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $21.98, roughly $5.50/serving
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $19.98, roughly $5.00/serving (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $21.98, roughly $5.50/serving (PREMIUM)
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - 1 pkg for 4 people = $7.99 total, roughly $2.00/serving (PREMIUM)
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs = $25.98, roughly $6.50/serving (PREMIUM)
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg - need 2-3 pkgs = $23.98-$35.97, roughly $6.00-$9.00/serving (PREMIUM)
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: 2 for $24.99 - $24.99 for 4 people = roughly $6.25/serving (PREMIUM)

Why these meals: The standout deal this week is the 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll at just $1.69/lb, making it the clear anchor for one hearty night - two pounds costs under $3.50 and feeds four people generously. The Whole Pork Picnic at $3.99/lb is the next best buy, yielding a lot of meat for very little money and delivering a slow-cooked dinner that feels like a weekend feast on a weekday budget. Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken at $4.99/lb and the Boneless Pork Loin Florentine at a flat $7.99 round out the economical weeknight proteins. For the one premium night, Publix White Shrimp at $7.99 for a full 24-oz bag is genuinely the most affordable seafood option on this flyer - the salmon, snapper, and mussels all cost significantly more to feed four - so shrimp earns that Friday spot and keeps the week from running expensive. The lamb chops, craft burgers, and steak were all deliberate skips; even on sale they would push the weekly total well above what makes sense for a practical family dinner plan.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Picnic with Green Beans and Avocado
Description: A low-and-slow oven-braised pork shoulder seasoned with garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika develops deep, rich flavor while staying completely hands-off. Served alongside simply sauteed green beans and sliced fresh avocado, this is a satisfying, high-fat, low-carb dinner that feels like a special occasion for a weeknight price.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Publix Green Beans, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3-4 hours total (oven)
Serving note: 3 lbs pork picnic (feeds 4 with leftovers), 1 pkg green beans (2 for $5.99, so 1 pkg = $3.00 approximately, use one bag), 2 Hass avocados sliced and divided among 4 plates
Recipes:
- Keto Chops with Green Beans and Avocado
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops Recipe with Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chimichurri Chicken Thighs with Roasted Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Description: These marinated chicken thighs arrive pre-seasoned with vibrant chimichurri flavor, so a quick sear in a hot skillet delivers a caramelized exterior and juicy interior with almost no extra work. Roasted broccoli and sliced bell peppers round out the plate with color, crunch, and plenty of low-carb fiber.
Sale items used: Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri), Publix Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 pkgs chicken thighs (approximately 1.5-2 lbs per pkg, feeds 4), 1 head broccoli, 1 lb bell peppers sliced and divided evenly across 4 plates
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Thighs With Chimichurri
- Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Taco Bowl with Avocado and Salad Greens
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned with diced onion, tomato, and taco spices from the pantry, then served over a base of crisp salad greens with sliced avocado on top - all the flavor of taco night without any shell or rice. This is the most budget-friendly dinner of the week and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Publix Yellow Onions, Hass Avocados, Publix Classic Salad Blend
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef roll, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes diced, half of the 3-lb onion bag (about 1.5 lbs used), 2 Hass avocados sliced, 1 bag salad blend divided among 4 bowls
Recipes:
- Taco Salad
- Low Carb Taco Salad

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Pork Loin Florentine with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Celery
Description: The Publix Pork Loin Florentine comes stuffed and ready to roast, making this an elegant-looking dinner that takes almost no prep - simply pop it in the oven and let it do its thing. A quick saute of colorful bell peppers and celery with olive oil and garlic brings the plate together as a crunchy, low-carb side that perfectly balances the rich stuffed pork.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Celery
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 50-60 minutes total (oven)
Serving note: 1 Pork Loin Florentine (feeds 4), 1 lb bell peppers sliced, 1 pkg celery (use 4-5 stalks), all divided evenly among 4 plates
Recipes:
- Keto Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Lemon Herb Sauce
- Low Carb Pork Piccata Recipe
- Keto Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Broccoli and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: Plump white shrimp cook in minutes in a garlic butter pan sauce, hitting the table fast on a Friday night when everyone is tired but still wants something that feels special. A quick roasted broccoli and fresh beefsteak tomato salad dressed with olive oil and salt keeps the plate colorful, light, and well under 20g net carbs per serving.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Publix Broccoli, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pkg (24 oz) white shrimp divided evenly among 4 plates (about 6 oz per person), 1 head broccoli roasted, 1 lb beefsteak tomatoes sliced, 1 avocado sliced and divided among 4 plates
Recipes:
- Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- Keto Garlicky Shrimp and Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $11.97
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Chimichurri (x2 pkgs): $15.98
- Publix Broccoli (x2 heads): $5.98
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (2 lbs total across Tuesday and Thursday): $5.98
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (2 lbs): $3.38
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs total across Wednesday and Friday): $3.98
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Hass Avocados (5 for $5.00, use across Monday, Wednesday, Friday): $5.00
- Publix Classic Salad Blend (x1): $1.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (x1): $7.99
- Celery (x1 pkg, buying 1 of the 2 for $5.99 deal): $3.00
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pkg, 24 oz): $7.99
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pkg, buying 1 of the 2 for $5.99 deal): $3.00
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (x1, BOGO - buy one get one free, use for pork and beef nights): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Taco seasoning or individual spices (onion powder, oregano)