Publix Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties: $1.50
- LP Catfish Fillets: $3.99 LB
- Ground Sirloin: $2.20 LB
- Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs: $2.00 LB
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage: $1.00
- Aidells Sausage: $5.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Asparagus: $1.00 LB
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $2.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $1.00 ON 5
- Publix Steed Prewashed Mushrooms: $3.00 ON 2
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99 LB
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: SURPRISINGLY LOW PRICE
- Hot House Cucumbers: $3.00
- Vidalia Sweet White Onions: $2.00
- Gold Potatoes: $1.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Butter Beef Smash Burgers with Roasted Potatoes and Corn
Description: Two Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties are seared hard on a cast iron skillet until golden and crusted, then served on a toasted soft hoagie roll with your favorite toppings. On the side, a handful of cubed gold potatoes roasted in olive oil and one ear of sweet corn round out this satisfying summer cookout-style dinner for one.
Sale items used: Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties, Gold Potatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn, Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 smash patties (1 pack at $1.50), roughly 1/2 lb gold potatoes from the $1.00 bag, 1 ear of sweet corn (buy the 5-ear bundle at $1.00 and use one ear - refrigerate or freeze the rest), 1 soft sweet hoagie roll
Recipes:
- Steak, Corn and Potatoes with Garlic Butter
- Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Burger

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Catfish with Sauteed Mushrooms, Asparagus, and Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: A single catfish fillet is seasoned with Cajun spices and pan-seared in butter until flaky and golden, then plated alongside a saute of sliced mushrooms and tender asparagus spears. Fresh sliced beefsteak tomato is served as a cool, bright accompaniment that balances the richness of the seared fish.
Sale items used: LP Catfish Fillets, Publix Steed Prewashed Mushrooms, Asparagus, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 catfish fillet (approximately 0.5 LB at $3.99/LB = roughly $2.00), a generous handful of mushrooms from the 2-pack deal (use half the pack, save the rest for another use), 4 to 5 asparagus spears from 1/4 LB at $1.00/LB, 1/2 beefsteak tomato sliced
Recipes:
- Easy Sautéed Catfish
- Perfectly Pan-Seared Fish Recipe With Asparagus
- Garlicky Sauteed Asparagus and Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Sirloin and Bell Pepper Stuffed Russet Potatoes
Description: A large Idaho Russet potato is baked until fluffy, then loaded with a savory filling of browned ground sirloin cooked with diced bell pepper, onion, and simple seasonings. The whole meal comes together in one tidy package - a hearty, filling single-serving dinner that is both economical and deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Vidalia Sweet White Onions
Prep time: 55 minutes (including bake time)
Serving note: 1 large russet potato from the $2.00 bag (bag contains multiple potatoes - use one and save the rest), approximately 1/4 LB ground sirloin at $2.20/LB = roughly $0.55, 1/4 of a bell pepper, 1/4 of a Vidalia onion
Recipes:
- Beef Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
- Rustic Stuffed Potatoes With Savory Beef Filling
- Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Potatoes

Thursday
Meal: Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs with Grilled Corn and Cucumber Tomato Salad
Description: Pre-marinated Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs go straight onto a hot grill or grill pan for a quick, flavorful cook with beautiful char marks. A simple side salad of sliced hot house cucumber and diced beefsteak tomato dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar pairs beautifully with a grilled ear of sweet corn.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs, Bulk Sweet Corn, Hot House Cucumbers, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 0.5 LB chicken kabobs at $2.00/LB = $1.00, 1 ear of sweet corn from the 5-ear bundle already purchased Monday, 1/3 of the hot house cucumber (buy the pack and use what you need across the week), 1/2 beefsteak tomato diced
Recipes:
- Chicken Kebabs with Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad
- Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Cucumber Salad
- Chicken Kabobs with Harissa and Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Friday
Meal: Pork Italian Sausage and Aidells Sausage Mixed Grill with Peppers and Onions over Crusty Baguette
Description: One Publix Pork Italian Sausage link and one Aidells sausage link are grilled or pan-seared together, then tossed with strips of colorful bell pepper and sweet Vidalia onion sauteed until caramelized and soft. The whole savory mixture is spooned over a split and toasted slice of GreenWise Crusty White Baguette for a festive, flavor-packed end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Aidells Sausage, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Vidalia Sweet White Onions, GreenWise Crusty White Baguette
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 Publix Pork Italian Sausage link from the $1.00 pack (pack typically contains multiple links - freeze remaining), 1 Aidells sausage link from the $5.29 pack (freeze remaining links individually), 1/2 bell pepper sliced, 1/4 Vidalia onion sliced, roughly 1/3 of the $2.00 baguette
Recipes:
- Why Your Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Are Missing One Step
- Grilled Italian Sausages with Peppers and Onions
- Skillet Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Garlic Butter Beef Smash Patties (1 pack): $1.50
- Soft Sweet Hoagie Rolls (1 roll): $0.70
- Gold Potatoes (1 small bag): $1.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5-ear bundle, use 2 ears this week): $1.00
- LP Catfish Fillets (approx. 0.5 LB): $2.00
- Publix Steed Prewashed Mushrooms (2-pack deal, use half): $3.00
- Asparagus (approx. 0.25 LB): $0.25
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1 large tomato): estimated $1.00
- Ground Sirloin (approx. 0.25 LB): $0.55
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, use 1 potato): $2.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (approx. 0.5 LB, use across 2 meals): $1.50
- Vidalia Sweet White Onions (1 bag, use across multiple meals): $2.00
- Publix Chicken Breast Kabobs (approx. 0.5 LB): $1.00
- Hot House Cucumbers (1 cucumber pack): $3.00
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (1 pack, freeze extras): $1.00
- Aidells Sausage (1 pack, freeze extras): $5.29
- GreenWise Crusty White Baguette: $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Cajun seasoning or paprika
- Red wine vinegar
- Cooking spray or neutral oil

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $28.79 for 1 person | $28.79 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Publix store for actual pricing.