Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Pork Italian Sausage with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Two links of Publix Pork Italian Sausage are sliced and browned in a hot skillet until caramelized, then tossed with earthy sliced baby bella mushrooms and tender halved Brussels sprouts for a hearty, satisfying one-pan dinner. The whole skillet comes together in under 30 minutes with just a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of garlic and red pepper flakes from your pantry.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray) at $5.69, Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg) 2 for $4.00, Brussels Sprouts (each pkg) 2 for $5.00
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 links (roughly 6 oz) from the 20-oz tray and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later in the week or beyond. Use half of one 8-oz mushroom pkg (about 4 oz). Use half of one Brussels sprouts pkg (about 6 oz). Both the mushroom and Brussels sprouts packages are sold in 2-for deals, so you will purchase one pkg of each at their half-price equivalent - budget accordingly by buying one of each and using half now.

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Corn and Tomato Skillet Bowl
Description: Half a pound of Butterball ground turkey is seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then skillet-cooked and combined with fresh-cut sweet corn kernels and diced vine tomatoes for a colorful, protein-packed bowl. It is a bright, summery meal that comes together quickly and needs nothing more than a fork and a warm tortilla or a scoop of rice from the pantry.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray) 2 for $9.00, Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) 5 for $3.00, Tomatoes on the Vine at $1.99/lb
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half of one 16-oz turkey tray (about 8 oz) for one serving; wrap and refrigerate the other half for use within 2 days or freeze it. Buy 2 ears of sweet corn (2 of the 5-for-$3.00 ears) and use both, cutting kernels off the cob. Buy about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes (roughly 1 medium tomato) at $1.99/lb, costing about $1.00. The ground turkey deal requires buying 2 trays; freeze the second tray immediately.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Description: One GreenWise boneless skinless chicken breast is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then pan-seared to a golden crust and finished in the oven for a juicy, flavorful result. It is served alongside crispy roasted russet potato wedges and a pile of bright steamed broccoli for a complete, well-balanced plate.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at $4.99/lb, Extra Large Russet Potatoes at $0.99/lb, Broccoli (each bunch) 2 for $6.00
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast (one small breast) at $4.99/lb, costing about $2.50. Buy about 0.5 lb of russet potato (one large potato) at $0.99/lb, costing about $0.50. The broccoli deal is 2 bunches for $6.00 - buy 2 bunches and use half of one bunch tonight; the rest keeps well in the fridge for snacking or future meals. Make-ahead tip: cut and season the potatoes up to a day ahead and refrigerate to save time on a weeknight.
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli

Thursday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Pan-Seared White Shrimp with Steamed Green Beans and Crusty Italian Five Grain Baguette
Description: About half a pound of large peeled and deveined white shrimp are quickly pan-seared in garlic butter until pink and slightly charred at the edges, then served over a bed of tender steamed green beans for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. A warm slice of Italian Five Grain Baguette is perfect for soaking up every drop of the garlicky pan sauce.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound) at $7.99/lb, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (12-oz pkg) 2 for $5.00, Italian Five Grain Baguette (8-oz pkg) at $2.99
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb of white shrimp at $7.99/lb, costing about $4.00 (roughly 15-17 shrimp, plenty for one person). The green beans deal is 2 pkgs for $5.00 - buy 2 and use half of one pkg tonight; the rest refrigerates well for snacking or a side later in the week. Use about one-third of the baguette tonight and enjoy the rest as a snack or with breakfast.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Green Beans - Hungry by Nature

Friday
Meal: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage and Ground Round Beef Chili with Bush's Best Beans and Carrots
Description: A hearty single-serving chili is built from sliced Holmes Smokehouse rope sausage and a small portion of ground round beef, simmered together with Bush's Best beans, diced carrots, canned tomatoes, and bold chili spices for deep, smoky flavor. This is a satisfying end-of-week meal that tastes even better the next day, so any leftovers make a great lunch.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (12-oz pkg) 2 for $10.00, Ground Round (Publix Beef, 3-lbs or More Package) at $7.99/lb, Bush's Best Beans (15-16-oz can) 4 for $5.00, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) at $1.29, Publix Vegetables (14.25-15.25-oz can) 10 for $1.00 each
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The rope sausage deal requires buying 2 pkgs - use about 4 oz (roughly one-third of one pkg) tonight and refrigerate or freeze the rest. Buy approximately 0.33 lb of ground round at $7.99/lb, costing about $2.64; note the package minimum is 3 lbs, so plan to freeze the remainder in portioned bags. Buy 1 can of Bush's Best beans at the 4-for-$5.00 deal price ($1.25 each). Use about one-quarter of the carrot bag tonight. Add one can of Publix canned diced tomatoes at $1.00 for body and flavor. Make-ahead tip: chili improves overnight - make a full pot and refrigerate portions for easy lunches.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Red Bean Chili | BUSH'S® Beans
- Ground Beef & Sausage Chili
- The Best Ground Beef and Sausage Chili Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Mild or Hot (1 tray, 20-oz): $5.69
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8-oz, at 2-for-$4.00 deal): $2.00
- Brussels Sprouts (1 pkg, at 2-for-$5.00 deal): $2.50
- Butterball Ground Turkey, 93% Lean (2 trays, 16-oz each, 2-for-$9.00): $9.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears, at 5-for-$3.00): $1.20
- Tomatoes on the Vine (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb at $4.99/lb): $2.50
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (0.5 lb at $0.99/lb): $0.50
- Broccoli (2 bunches, at 2-for-$6.00): $6.00
- White Shrimp, Large, Peeled and Deveined (0.5 lb at $7.99/lb): $4.00
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (2 pkgs, 12-oz each, at 2-for-$5.00): $5.00
- Italian Five Grain Baguette (1 pkg, 8-oz): $2.99
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (2 pkgs, 12-oz each, at 2-for-$10.00): $10.00
- Ground Round, Publix Beef (0.33 lb at $7.99/lb, from 3-lb+ package): $2.64
- Bush's Best Beans (1 can, 15-16-oz, at 4-for-$5.00): $1.25
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1 bag, 1-lb): $1.29
- Publix Vegetables, diced tomatoes (1 can, at 10-for-$10.00): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Onion powder
- Chicken or beef broth (small amount for chili)
- Rice or tortillas (optional, for Tuesday bowl)