Publix Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll: $1.69/lb
- Perdue Ground Chicken: $2 for $8.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Beefsteak Tomatoes: $1.99/lb
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Bulk Sweet Corn: $5 for $3.00
- Publix Green Beans: $2 for $5.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Publix Broccoli: $2.99 each
- Hass Avocados: $5 for $5.00

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned and tossed with diced beefsteak tomatoes and sliced bell pepper in a single skillet, building layers of smoky taco flavor fast. Served straight from the pan over a bed of warm flour tortillas, this is a satisfying weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, Pace Chunky Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, 1 medium beefsteak tomato (about 0.5 lb), 1 bell pepper (about 0.33 lb), 2 tortillas, 2 tablespoons salsa
Recipes:
- This Beef Taco Skillet Might Be Even Better Than Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Sauce
Description: A halved bell pepper is filled with seasoned ground chicken, onion, and a spoonful of tomato sauce, then roasted until tender and golden on top. The result is a hearty, protein-packed meal that looks impressive but requires minimal prep for one person.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Red or Yellow Bell Pepper, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground chicken (half of one $8.99 pack, freeze remainder), 1 large bell pepper (about 0.33 lb), 1 small tomato (about 0.25 lb), 2 tablespoons pasta sauce, a quarter of a yellow onion
Recipes:
- Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers - Pinch of Wellness
- Easy Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe - Blues Best Life

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork Picnic with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: A modest portion of bone-in pork picnic is rubbed with spices and slow-roasted until it shreds easily, then served alongside sweet corn on the cob and crisp-tender green beans. Because pork picnic is sold by the pound at a great price, buying just 1.5 lbs gives you plenty for one hearty meal with a little leftover for lunch.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours roasting
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork picnic, 2 ears sweet corn, about 4 oz green beans (roughly half of one package)
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork That's Tender and Juicy

Thursday
Meal: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: The pre-marinated Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine is a built-in flavor shortcut, needing only oven time to produce a juicy, spinach-stuffed centerpiece. It is paired with cubed russet potatoes roasted in olive oil and a handful of fresh broccoli florets for a complete, balanced plate.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 to 50 minutes roasting
Serving note: 1 full Florentine roast (serves multiple meals; enjoy 2 meals from this cut), 2 medium russet potatoes (from the 5-lb bag), half a head of broccoli

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter White Shrimp Skillet with Sweet Corn and Hass Avocado
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter until pink and slightly caramelized, then served alongside a charred ear of sweet corn and cool sliced avocado for a bright, summery finish to the week. The contrast of warm, buttery shrimp with the fresh avocado makes this feel like a restaurant-quality meal at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Bulk Sweet Corn, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: About 8 oz shrimp (one-third of the 24-oz bag, freeze the rest in portions), 1 ear sweet corn, 1 Hass avocado
Recipes:
- Buttered Shrimp with Corn - Framed Cooks
- Shrimp Avocado Corn Salad Recipe – Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad | Eatwell101

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll (0.5 lb): $0.85
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pack, 2 for $8.99, buy 2 and freeze one): $8.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (1.5 lbs at $3.99/lb): $5.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (x1 each): $7.99
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pkg, 24-oz): $7.99
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (0.75 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.49
- Red or Yellow Bell Peppers (2 peppers, about 0.66 lb at $2.99/lb): $1.97
- Bulk Sweet Corn (3 ears, 5 for $3.00): $1.80
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pkg of the 2 for $5.99 deal): $2.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 5-lb bag): $3.99
- Publix Broccoli (x1 head): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (x1 avocado, 5 for $5.00): $1.00
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 3-lb bag): $3.49
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (x1 bag): $2.99
- Pace Chunky Salsa (x1 jar): $1.99
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $1.99

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