Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week you'll buy sale items that each work across more than one dinner, so nothing is left sitting in the fridge. Pork anchors two nights, with Publix Ground Pork in Monday's stir-fry and Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops on Thursday. Broccoli is split between those same two nights, and the two packs of Publix White Mushrooms go to Tuesday's roasted drumsticks and Thursday's pan sauce. Beefsteak Tomatoes and Hass Avocados cover both Wednesday's Ground Round chili and Friday's garlic butter shrimp spaghetti. The Publix Chicken Drumsticks, 3 lbs for $5.97, make Tuesday an easy roast-and-forget dinner, so the week moves from pork to chicken to beef to pork and ends on shrimp.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Pork and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Publix Ground Pork is browned in a hot skillet until crisp at the edges, then tossed with Broccoli florets in a garlic-ginger soy sauce. It is served over steamed rice for a fast, savory weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Ground Pork, Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Publix Ground Pork, 1 pack Broccoli (the other pack is used Thursday), and about 1.5 cups uncooked pantry rice to serve 4.
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: Publix Chicken Drumsticks are tossed with paprika, garlic, and oil, then roasted on a sheet pan with sliced Publix White Mushrooms until the skin is browned. Fluffy couscous soaks up the pan juices.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 3 lbs Publix Chicken Drumsticks and 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms (the other pack is used Thursday), plus about 1.5 cups dry pantry couscous for 4. Roast at 425F for about 40 minutes.
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: Ground Round is browned and simmered with Bush's Best Chili Beans, chopped Beefsteak Tomatoes, onion, and chili powder until thick. Each bowl is topped with diced Hass Avocado.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Bush's Best Chili Beans, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Round, 4 cans Bush's Best Chili Beans, 1.5 lbs Beefsteak Tomatoes, and 2 Hass Avocados to serve 4.
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: Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops are seared and kept juicy, then finished in a quick butter and thyme sauce with sliced Publix White Mushrooms. Broccoli roasts alongside until the edges are browned.
Sale items used: Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops, Publix White Mushrooms, Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops (4 chops, about 6 oz each), the second pack of Publix White Mushrooms, and the second pack of Broccoli to serve 4.
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: White Shrimp is sauteed in garlic butter with red pepper flakes and tossed with spaghetti. Chopped Beefsteak Tomatoes are folded in off the heat, and diced Hass Avocado goes on top.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs White Shrimp (peeled), 1 lb Beefsteak Tomatoes (from the 2.5 lb total), 2 Hass Avocados, and 12 oz dry pantry spaghetti to serve 4.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe with Lemon, Parm Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Ground Pork (1.5 lbs): $5.24
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (3 lbs): $5.97
- Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Boneless Chops (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- White Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Broccoli (2 packs): $6.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (2 packs): $6.00
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2.5 lbs): $4.98
- Hass Avocados (4): $3.96
- Bush's Best Chili Beans (4 cans): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice
- Couscous
- Spaghetti
- Soy sauce
- Garlic and fresh ginger
- Onion
- Cornstarch
- Vegetable oil and olive oil
- Butter
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Paprika, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper