Publix Standard 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

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic Cotton Candy Grapes: 2 for $5.00
- Green Avocados: 2 for $4.99
- Publix Kiwi: $4.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Pineapple Fruit: $2.99 each
- Tree Ripened Peaches or Nectarines: $2.99/lb
- Publix Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Blueberries: 3 for $10.00
- Red or Black Plums: $2.49/lb
- Strawberries: $2.99 for 16-oz pkg
- Cherries: $3.79/lb
- Rainier Cherries: $6.99/lb
- Organic Cherries: $5.99/lb
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes: $3.99 for 5-lb bag
- Bulk Sweet Corn: 5 for $3.00
- 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
- Cosmic Crisp Apples: $2.47 each
- Red Raspberries: $3.99 for 6-oz pkg

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
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $3.99/lb - about 2.5 lbs usable for 4 people = ~$10.00 total (roast feeds generously)
- Perdue Ground Chicken: 2 for $8.99 - 2 packages feeds 4 well = ~$8.99 total
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast: $4.50/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$9.00 total
- Perdue Thin Sliced Chicken: $4.99/lb - about 1.5 lbs for 4 people = ~$7.49 total
- Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham Steak: $5.99 for 8.2 oz pkg - need 2 pkgs for 4 people = ~$11.98 total
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops: $6.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$12.98 total
- Publix Marinated Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (Chimichurri): $7.99 each - 1-2 packs for 4 people = ~$7.99-$15.98 total
- Publix White Shrimp: $7.99 for 24-oz pkg - 1 pkg is borderline for 4 people, 2 pkgs = ~$15.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine: $7.99 each - 1 roast feeds 4 = ~$7.99 total
- Perdue Short Cuts Chicken Strips: $5.99 for 12-oz pkg - need 2 pkgs = ~$11.98 total
- DiLuigi Diner Style Smashables: $9.99 for 18-oz tray - 1 tray for 4 = ~$9.99 total
- Publix Ground Round: $8.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$17.98 total
- Perdue Ground Chicken 2-pack: $8.99 for 2 packs = ~$8.99 total
- GreenWise Ground Chuck: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$19.98 total (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$19.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Ball Franks: 2 for $9.99 - budget sausage option
- Publix Brisket, Chuck, & Sirloin Beef Craft Burgers: 2 for $24.99 - expensive per serving (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$21.98 total (PREMIUM)
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops: $10.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$21.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Mussels: $11.99 for 16-oz pkg - need 2+ pkgs for 4 people = ~$23.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix USDA Choice Beef: $11.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$22.98 total (PREMIUM)
- Publix Snapper Fillets: $12.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$25.98 total (PREMIUM)

Why these meals: The 73% lean ground beef at $1.69/lb is the runaway deal of the week and anchors Monday night with a hearty taco skillet for well under $5 in protein. Perdue Ground Chicken at 2 packs for $8.99 drives Tuesday's stuffed pepper night with terrific flavor at a very fair price. The Publix Whole Pork Picnic at $3.99/lb is a slow-roast bargain that easily feeds four on Wednesday with plenty of savory pulled pork for a fraction of what a steak night would cost. The Boneless Pork Loin Florentine at a flat $7.99 for the whole roast is Thursday's smart pick, delivering a dressed-up weeknight dinner that looks expensive but isn't. Friday is the one premium night, and the Publix White Shrimp at $7.99 for a generous 24-oz bag beats every other seafood on this flyer for value per ounce, making it the clear choice for a garlic shrimp and corn skillet to close out the week on a high note. The BOGO Swanson Broth and sale-priced sweet corn, bell peppers, onions, and potatoes round out the week with vegetables that add color and nutrition without inflating the bill.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Skillet with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
Description: Seasoned 73% lean ground beef is browned with diced onion and colorful bell peppers, then simmered with salsa and served over warm flour tortillas with a dollop of sour cream. It is a fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with bold Tex-Mex flavor.
Sale items used: Publix 73% Lean Ground Beef Roll, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas, Pace Chunky Salsa, Breakstone's Sour Cream, Tillamook Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs ground beef, 1 lb bell peppers (roughly 2 large), 1 large onion, 2 beefsteak tomatoes (about 1 lb), 8 tortillas, 1 jar salsa, and shredded cheese divided equally across 4 plates with sour cream on the side
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 a savory mixture of seasoned ground chicken, diced onion, and Gia Russa tomato sauce, then baked until tender and bubbling with melted shredded cheese on top. The result is a satisfying, protein-packed dinner with great color on the table.
Sale items used: Perdue Ground Chicken (2-pack), Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Yellow Onions, Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce, Tillamook Shredded Cheese, Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use both ground chicken packages (about 2 lbs), 4 large bell peppers halved to make 8 stuffed halves (2 halves per person), half a jar of pasta sauce stirred into the filling and the rest spooned over the top, cheese melted generously across all 8 halves
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 whole pork picnic rubbed with McCormick Grill Mates seasoning slow-roasts until fall-apart tender, then is pulled and served alongside fresh sweet corn on the cob and sauteed green beans. This low-effort, high-reward dinner fills the kitchen with incredible aroma all afternoon.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Bulk Sweet Corn, Publix Green Beans, Publix Yellow Onions, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 4-5 hours roasting
Serving note: Use a 3-3.5 lb pork picnic (yielding roughly 2 lbs pulled meat for 4 generous portions), 4 ears of sweet corn (one per person), and one package of green beans split as a shared side
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-stuffed Florentine pork loin roasts in the oven until golden and juicy, with a seasoned Swanson broth pan drizzle keeping it moist and flavorful. Cubed Idaho russet potatoes and fresh broccoli roast alongside it on a sheet pan for a complete one-oven dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes, Publix Broccoli, Swanson Broth, McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings, Bertolli Olive Oil
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 55-65 minutes roasting
Serving note: Use 1 full Florentine roast sliced into 4 equal portions, roughly 2.5 lbs of potatoes (half the 5-lb bag) cubed and roasted, and 1 full head of broccoli cut into florets and roasted on the same pan

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter White Shrimp Skillet with Sweet Corn and Hass Avocado
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter with diced bell pepper and onion, finished with a squeeze of lime, and served over a bed of roasted sweet corn cut fresh off the cob, with cool sliced avocado on the side. It is a bright, festive end-of-week dinner that feels like a treat without the steakhouse price tag.
Sale items used: Publix White Shrimp (24-oz pkg), Bulk Sweet Corn, Hass Avocados, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Yellow Onions, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Bertolli Olive Oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 24-oz bag of shrimp divided across 4 portions, 4 ears of sweet corn (kernels cut off after roasting), 2 avocados sliced (half per person), 1 lb bell peppers, and 1 beefsteak tomato diced fresh as a garnish
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 (2 lbs): $3.38
- Perdue Ground Chicken (2-pack, 1 deal): $8.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3.5 lbs): $13.97
- Publix Boneless Pork Loin Florentine (1 unit): $7.99
- Publix White Shrimp (1 pkg, 24 oz): $7.99
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Peppers (3 lbs across the week): $8.97
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lbs): $3.49
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs across the week): $3.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (8 ears, counted as 2 groups of 5 for $3.00): $6.00
- Publix Green Beans (1 pkg): $2.99
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lbs): $3.99
- Publix Broccoli (1 head): $2.99
- Hass Avocados (2 avocados from the 5 for $5.00 deal): $2.00
- Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas (1 pkg, 20-ct): $2.99
- Pace Chunky Salsa (1 jar): $1.99
- Breakstone's Sour Cream (1 pkg): $2.50
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese (1 pkg from 2 for $7.99 deal): $3.99
- Gia Russa Select Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Swanson Broth (1 carton, BOGO - pay for 1 get 1 free): $3.50
- McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings (1 bottle,