Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Browned ground pork is tossed with tender-crisp broccoli florets in a garlic-ginger soy sauce. It is served over fluffy rice for a fast, budget-friendly dinner for two.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb ground pork (assumed total weight) and 1 package of broccoli cut into florets, with about 1 cup uncooked rice (makes 3 cups cooked, enough for 2 plus a little extra). Add 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Save the second broccoli package for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe
- Pork and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Ground Pork Stir Fry (20 Minutes!)

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with White Mushrooms and Couscous
Description: Drumsticks roast until crisp-skinned and golden alongside halved white mushrooms that soak up the chicken juices. They are served over quick herbed couscous.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb drumsticks (assumed total weight, about 5 drumsticks) and 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, halved. Roast at 425 F for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve over 3/4 cup dry couscous cooked in 1 cup hot water or stock. Save the second mushroom package for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Lemon and Oregano Baked Chicken Drumsticks and Couscous
- Roast Chicken Drumsticks & Chutney Mayo
- Chicken and Mushrooms with Couscous

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Round Chili with Avocado
Description: Lean ground round simmers with chili beans, fresh tomato, onion, and chili spices into a thick, hearty bowl. Each bowl is topped with creamy sliced avocado to cool the heat.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Bush's Best Chili Beans, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground round (assumed total weight), 3 cans chili beans, 2 chopped beefsteak tomatoes (about 0.75 lb), 1/2 onion, and 1 avocado, sliced, split between two bowls. Simmer 30 minutes. The chili makes about 2 generous bowls each, so you can enjoy leftovers. Keep the 4th can of beans for another use.
Recipes:
- Beef Chili with Avocado
- Beef Chili with Avocado Recipe
- Classic Beef Chili with Avocado & Crusty Bread

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Mushroom Pan Sauce and Roasted Broccoli
Description: Thick-cut pork loin chops are seared golden and finished with a savory mushroom pan sauce. They are served with broccoli roasted until the edges are browned and crisp.
Sale items used: Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops, Publix White Mushrooms, Broccoli
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork loin chops (assumed total weight, 2 chops), 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms, and 1 package broccoli cut into florets. Roast the broccoli at 425 F for 18 to 20 minutes while you sear the chops, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Build the sauce in the same pan with 1/2 cup stock, garlic, and 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Pork Medallions with Broccoli (One Pan Meal)
- Pan Seared Pork Chops in Wine and Mushroom Sauce
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Avocado
Description: Plump white shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter and tossed with al dente spaghetti and juicy chopped tomato. Diced avocado goes on top at the end for a creamy, fresh finish.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb peeled shrimp (assumed total weight), 6 oz dry spaghetti, 1 beefsteak tomato (about 0.75 lb), diced, and 1 avocado, diced. Add 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp butter, and a squeeze of lemon if you have one.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe with Lemon, Parm Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Ground Pork (0.75 lb): $2.62
- Broccoli (x1 pack of 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (x1 pack of 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Ground Round (1 lb): $6.99
- Bush's Best Chili Beans (x1 pack of 4 cans for $5.00): $5.00
- Hass Avocados (2): $1.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops (1 lb): $5.99
- White Shrimp (0.75 lb): $7.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice
- Couscous
- Spaghetti
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Fresh ginger
- Garlic
- Onion
- Butter
- Olive or vegetable oil
- Chicken stock or broth
- Chili powder, cumin, paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Lemon (optional)