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 in a skillet with diced beefsteak tomatoes and sliced bell peppers, then finished with taco spices for a hearty one-pan dinner. Served over rice or scooped into tortillas, this quick skillet meal delivers big flavor for two without any fuss.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Red or Orange Bell Peppers, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground beef, 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes (about 0.75 lb), and 1 large bell pepper (about 0.5 lb) for two generous servings; serve in 4 tortillas total.
Recipes:
- This Beef Taco Skillet Might Be Even Better Than Tacos

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato Sauce
Description: Halved bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground chicken, onion, and garlic, then baked in a savory tomato sauce until tender and bubbling. Each person gets two stuffed pepper halves for a satisfying, colorful dinner that is easy to assemble ahead of time.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken, Red or Orange Bell Peppers, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use one 1-lb package of ground chicken, 2 large whole bell peppers (halved to make 4 cups), and one 15-oz jar of pasta sauce; serves 2 with 2 pepper halves each.
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 bone-in pork picnic portion is seasoned generously and slow-roasted low and slow until it pulls apart effortlessly, served alongside sweet summer corn and crisp-tender green beans. This is a true weekend-style comfort meal that produces great leftovers for two people without requiring a whole large roast.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4 to 5 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3 lbs of pork picnic (yields about 1.5 lbs of pulled meat after cooking), 2 ears of corn, and one pack of green beans (about half of a 2-pack); serves 2 with hearty portions and some leftovers.
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 Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine is stuffed and ready to roast, making it an effortless but impressive weeknight centerpiece for two with its savory spinach filling. Paired with crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a simple roasted broccoli head, this dinner is well-rounded, satisfying, and largely hands-off once it goes in the oven.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 to 55 minutes roasting
Serving note: One Florentine loin is well-sized for two people; use 3 to 4 medium russet potatoes from the 5-lb bag and one full head of broccoli for balanced sides.

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter White Shrimp Skillet with Sweet Corn and Hass Avocado
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then served alongside sweet corn cut off the cob and cool, creamy sliced Hass avocado. This bright, summery skillet dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and feels celebratory without stretching the budget.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp, Bulk Sweet Corn, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 24-oz bag of shrimp is ideal for two people as a main course; use 2 ears of corn and 1 ripe Hass avocado sliced between two plates.
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 (1 lb): $1.69
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.25 lbs, used Monday and Tuesday): $2.49
- Red or Orange Bell Peppers (2 lbs, used Monday and Tuesday): $5.98
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (x1 pack, 20-ct): $2.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken (x1 pack, 1 lb): $4.50
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (x1 jar, 15-24 oz): $1.99
- Publix Yellow Onions (x1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $11.97
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears): $2.40
- Publix Green Beans (x1 pack): $2.99
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (x1): $7.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Publix Broccoli (x1 head): $2.99
- Publix White Shrimp (x1 pack, 24 oz): $7.99
- Hass Avocados (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh cloves or minced)
- Butter
- Taco seasoning or chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon (for shrimp skillet)
- Rice or additional tortillas from pantry (optional, for Monday)
- Aluminum foil (for roasting)