Publix Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Beef and Chili Bean Chili with Fresh Tomatoes
Description: A hearty single-bowl chili made with browned lean ground beef, chili beans, and chopped fresh vine tomatoes for brightness. It simmers into a thick, smoky bowl that is perfect for a cool November night.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Bush's Best Chili Beans, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.35 lb lean ground beef (from the 0.75 lb package bought for the week), 1 can chili beans, and 1/2 lb tomatoes (about 1 large tomato, chopped). Add 1/4 chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, chili powder, and cumin from your pantry. Simmer 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Fresh Tomato Beef and Black Bean Chili
- Classic Beef Chili Recipe (Easy Homemade)
- Bean-and-Beef Chili Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Apple-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fall Squash
Description: A small pork tenderloin portion roasts alongside apple wedges and cubed fall squash until golden and caramelized. The apples soften into a light sweet pan sauce for the pork.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin, Granny Smith Apples, Fall Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb pork tenderloin, 1 Granny Smith apple (about 0.4 lb, cut in wedges), and about 3/4 lb fall squash (cubed). Roast everything together at 425 F for 25 to 30 minutes with oil, salt, pepper, and a little thyme or cinnamon. The apple bought is about 0.5 lb, and the extra squash is saved for Friday.
Recipes:
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Squash
- Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Apples and Butternut Squash
- Pork Tenderloin with Apples (Maple Glazed)

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Quick-seared white shrimp and bright broccoli florets are tossed in a garlicky soy sauce. Serve over a scoop of fluffy rice for a fast, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Broccoli
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.4 lb peeled white shrimp and 1 head broccoli (cut into florets, using about 2 cups). Cook 1/2 cup dry rice (makes about 1 1/2 cups cooked) and use 3 cloves garlic, soy sauce, and a splash of oil from your pantry. Any extra broccoli can be steamed as a side or snack.
Recipes:
- Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe: How to Make It
- Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry (ready in 20 minutes)

Thursday
Meal: Crisp Genoa Salami and Fresh Tomato Skillet Pasta
Description: Genoa salami is crisped in a skillet until the edges curl, then tossed with garlicky fresh tomatoes and al dente pasta. The rendered salami fat makes a savory, peppery sauce in one pan.
Sale items used: Boar's Head Genoa Salami, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Ask the deli for 0.25 lb Genoa salami (use about 2 oz, chopped, and snack on or save the rest). Use 1/2 lb tomatoes (about 1 large, diced) and 2 oz dry pasta from your pantry, plus garlic, red pepper flakes, and a splash of pasta water.
Recipes:
- Pasta with Spicy Salami
- Spicy Salami And Fresh Tomato Pasta Recipe
- Crispy Salami Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Friday
Meal: Stove Top Stuffing Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Fall Squash
Description: Lean ground beef is mixed with Stove Top stuffing mix and shaped into two mini loaves that bake up tender and herby. Serve with roasted fall squash for a cozy comfort-food finish to the week.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Fall Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.4 lb lean ground beef (the rest of the 0.75 lb package), 1/3 cup dry stuffing mix (from 1 box, save the rest), 1 egg, and 2 tbsp water or broth. Roast the remaining 3/4 lb squash (cubed) on the same pan at 400 F, with the mini loaves baking 25 to 30 minutes. Mix and shape the loaves ahead if you like.
Recipes:
- BBQ Mini Meatloaves
- Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
- Thanksgiving Style Mini Meatloaves

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Bush's Best Chili Beans (1 can): $1.25
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $2.49
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Fall Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Granny Smith Apples (0.5 lb): $0.90
- White Shrimp (0.4 lb): $3.20
- Broccoli (1 head): $3.00
- Boar's Head Genoa Salami (0.25 lb): $3.00
- Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix (1 box): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Onion, garlic
- Chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme or cinnamon, red pepper flakes
- Cooking oil
- Soy sauce
- Long-grain rice
- Dried pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 egg
- Water or broth