Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Mushroom Burgers with Baked Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Juicy ground turkey patties are loaded with finely chopped sauteed mushrooms and seared in a skillet until golden. They are served with crispy oven-baked russet wedges for a hearty dinner for two.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix White Mushrooms, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of ground turkey (assume 1 lb, makes 4 patties, so you have 2 extra patties for lunch), 1 package of mushrooms (about 8 oz, split between Monday and Thursday), and about 1.5 lbs of russets from the bag. Buy the 2-for-$9.00 turkey deal as one pack at half price only if your store allows it; otherwise the full $9.00 covers both packs, so plan to freeze the second pack.
Recipes:
- Mushroom Turkey Burgers Recipe
- Seriously Good Turkey Burgers Recipe
- Perfect Turkey Burgers

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Beer Bratwurst with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Description: Beer bratwurst roast on one pan alongside broccoli florets and sliced bell peppers until browned and tender. Everything finishes together for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of bratwurst (about 4 links, 2 per person), 1 head of broccoli (about 0.75 lb), and 2 bell peppers (assume 0.75 lb total). Buy the broccoli 2-for-$6.00 deal as a pair; use the second head in a side or lunch later in the week.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions
- Sheet Pan Bratwurst Dinner
- Brat Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Veggies

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash and Spinach
Description: A small bone-in pork picnic roast is slow-roasted until tender with seasoned, caramelized squash wedges. Garlicky wilted spinach rounds out the plate, and leftovers are ready for sandwiches.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash, Publix Spinach
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 2 hours 30 minutes roasting (about 2 hr 45 min total)
Serving note: Buy a 3 lb pork picnic (assume 3 lbs total) for 2 people with planned leftovers, and 1.5 lbs of squash (assume 1.5 lbs total). Use 1 bag of spinach. Make-ahead tip: season the pork the night before and roast it at 300F, adding the squash for the last 40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pork Picnic Roast
- Easy Pork Roast
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe Oven

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Mushrooms and Spring Mix Salad
Description: A thick sirloin steak is seared in a hot skillet, sliced, and served with garlicky buttered mushrooms. A simple spring mix salad with a light vinaigrette keeps the plate fresh.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Publix White Mushrooms, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb of boneless top sirloin (assume 1 lb total, 0.5 lb per person), the second mushroom pack from Monday's 2-for-$4.00 pair, and 1 container of spring mix. Rest the steak for 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Steak with Mushroom Sauce
- Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak & Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Steak Salad with Mushrooms

Friday
Meal: Tuna Melt Skillet Sandwiches on Italian Bread
Description: Tuna salad is piled on thick slices of Italian bread, topped with cheese, and griddled in a skillet until crisp and melty. Serve with a quick side of leftover salad greens.
Sale items used: Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna, Italian Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of tuna (one is $1.00, so buy 2) and 4 slices cut from the Italian loaf (1 loaf total, extra bread for toast). Use cheese you have at home or leftover slices.
Recipes:
- Tuna Melt
- Ultimate Tuna Melt Recipe - The Recipe Critic
- A Diner-Style Tuna Melt That Hits Every Time

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x1 pack, 1 lb): $4.50
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2 packs): $4.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1 bag): $3.99
- Publix Beer Bratwurst (x1 pack): $5.69
- Broccoli (x2 heads): $6.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $5.97
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Spinach (x1 bag): $1.49
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (1 lb): $6.99
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x1 container): $3.33
- Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna (x2 cans): $2.00
- Italian Bread (x1 loaf): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, butter, mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion powder, paprika, sliced cheese, breadcrumbs or an egg for binding