Publix Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Sauteed Spinach
Description: A small bone-in pork picnic roast is slow-roasted until tender and crisp at the edges, giving two generous dinners plus leftovers. It is served with garlicky baby spinach sauteed in a little butter or oil.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Publix Baby Spinach
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 3 hours roasting
Serving note: Buy one 3 lb picnic piece (assumed total weight 3 lb, which yields about 1 lb cooked meat after bone and fat; use half tonight, save the rest for leftovers). Rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, roast at 300F for about 3 hours. Saute 1 bag baby spinach (the 2 for $6.00 deal is a pack of 2, buy 1 pack) with 2 cloves garlic. Make-ahead: roast the day before and reheat slices in a skillet.
Recipes:
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe [Crispy Skin & Slow Roasted]
- Sautéed Spinach with Garlic (Easy 10-Minute Side Dish)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beer Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Peppers
Description: Browned bratwurst links are served over warm sauerkraut and sauteed bell pepper strips. It is a quick, tangy dinner for two.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Sabrett Sauerkraut, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package bratwurst (about 4 links, 2 per person), 1 bag sauerkraut (drained), and 2 bell peppers (assumed total 0.75 lb). Skip buns. Choose a brand of bratwurst with no added sugar and check the label for carbs (aim under 3g per link).
Recipes:
- Beer Brats and Sauerkraut
- Grilled Beer Brats and Sauerkraut

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Broccoli with Melted Cheese
Description: Ground turkey is browned with broccoli florets and topped with melted cheese slices. It is a one-pan low-carb dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Broccoli, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack ground turkey (about 1 lb), 1 head broccoli (about 0.75 lb florets), and 4 cheese slices (2 per person). Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a little butter or oil. Buy 1 pack of the cheese slices at the 2 for $7.00 deal pack price.
Recipes:
- Broccoli Cheddar Turkey Skillet
- Turkey, Broccoli and Swiss Skillet Dinner - Recipe Runner

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Spring Mix
Description: Two thick sirloin steaks are seared and rested, then topped with garlic butter mushrooms. A simple spring mix side with olive oil and vinegar keeps it light.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Publix White Mushrooms, Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb boneless top sirloin (assumed total weight 1 lb, 0.5 lb per person). Use 1 pack mushrooms (8 oz, sliced), 2 tbsp Kerrygold butter, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 container spring mix (about 5 oz). Sear 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Recipes:
- Keto Steak With Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter (Pan Seared) - TipBuzz
- Garlic Butter Steak - Life Made Keto

Friday
Meal: Skillet Ground Sirloin Burger Bowls with Pico de Gallo
Description: Seasoned ground sirloin is browned in a skillet and served over spring mix in bowls with pico de gallo. No bun needed, and it is bright and filling.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin, Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground sirloin (assumed total weight 1 lb), 1 container pico de gallo (about half used), and 2 cheese slices from Wednesday's pack, torn on top. Add the second portion of spring mix from the container bought for Thursday if there is enough, or about 2 handfuls per bowl.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Beef Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowl with Pico de Gallo

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $5.97
- Publix Baby Spinach (x1 pack): $6.00
- Publix Beer Bratwurst (x1 package): $5.69
- Sabrett Sauerkraut (x1 pack): $3.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x1 pack): $9.00
- Broccoli (x1 pack): $6.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (x1 pack): $7.00
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (1 lb): $6.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack): $4.00
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x1 pack): $10.00
- Ground Sirloin (1 lb): $7.99
- Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo (x1 pack): $7.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (or Kerrygold butter if already on hand)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh cloves) and garlic powder
- Paprika
- Vinegar