Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan spreads a handful of Publix sale items across five dinners, so each night still feels like its own meal. The 2 lbs of Lean Ground Beef anchors Monday's chili and Friday's Stove Top mini meatloaves, while pork tenderloin on Tuesday, white shrimp on Wednesday, and Boar's Head Genoa Salami on Thursday keep the middle of the week varied. Tomatoes on the Vine show up on Monday and Thursday, and Fall Squash roasts on Tuesday and Friday, so you buy each once and use it twice. Be sure to grab the Bush's Best Chili Beans at 4 for $5.00, the Broccoli at 2 for $6.00, and the Stove Top Stuffing Mix at 2 for $4.00, since each deal count matches exactly what the recipes call for.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Beef and Chili Bean Chili with Fresh Tomatoes
Description: Browned Lean Ground Beef simmers with chopped Tomatoes on the Vine, onion, and Bush's Best Chili Beans into a thick, warming stovetop chili. Chili powder and cumin give it a smoky, savory flavor that is hearty enough to make a full meal on its own.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Bush's Best Chili Beans, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Uses 1 lb Lean Ground Beef, 4 Bush's Best Chili Beans (the 4 for $5.00 deal), and 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine. Brown the beef with onion and garlic, add the tomatoes and beans with spices, and 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: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin is seasoned and roasted at high heat alongside Granny Smith Apples and cubed Fall Squash until the pork reaches 145 F. Slice it thin and spoon the tender, caramelized apples and squash over the top for a sweet-savory fall dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin, Granny Smith Apples, Fall Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Uses 1.5 lb Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin, 1.5 lb Granny Smith Apples (cored and wedged), and 2 lb Fall Squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed as needed). Roast on a rimmed pan at 425 F for about 25 minutes, resting the pork 5 minutes before slicing.
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: White Shrimp are seared in a hot skillet with garlic and ginger, then tossed with Broccoli and a quick soy-cornstarch sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice for a fast, bright dinner with a savory-sweet glaze.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Uses 1.25 lb White Shrimp (assumed total weight, peeled as needed) and 2 Broccoli (the 2 for $6.00 pair, cut into florets). Cook about 2 cups dry rice from the pantry, and sear the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side before adding the broccoli and sauce.
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: Boar's Head Genoa Salami is cut into strips and crisped in a skillet, then tossed with garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped Tomatoes on the Vine that cook down into a light sauce. Stir in cooked pasta for a punchy, peppery dinner that comes together in one pan.
Sale items used: Boar's Head Genoa Salami, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Uses 0.5 lb Boar's Head Genoa Salami (assumed total weight) and 1.5 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, plus 12 oz dried pasta from the pantry. Reserve a half cup of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
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 one Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, egg, and a ketchup glaze, then baked in muffin tins as individual mini meatloaves. They are served with the second prepared Stove Top Stuffing Mix and roasted Fall Squash for a cozy comfort dinner.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Fall Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Uses 1 lb Lean Ground Beef, 2 Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix (1 mixed dry into the meat, 1 prepared as a side per package directions), and 1.5 lb Fall Squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed as needed). Bake the mini meatloaves at 400 F for about 25 minutes and roast the squash on a second pan alongside them.
Recipes:
- BBQ Mini Meatloaves
- Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
- Thanksgiving Style Mini Meatloaves

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Lean Ground Beef (2 lbs): $13.98
- Bush's Best Chili Beans (x4, the 4 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloin (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Granny Smith Apples (1.5 lbs): $2.69
- Fall Squash (3.5 lbs): $3.47
- White Shrimp (1.25 lbs): $9.99
- Broccoli (x2, the 2 for $6.00 deal): $6.00
- Boar's Head Genoa Salami (0.5 lb): $6.00
- Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix (x2, the 2 for $4.00 deal): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain rice (about 2 cups dry)
- Dried pasta (12 oz)
- Onions and garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Soy sauce and cornstarch
- Chili powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper
- Ketchup
- 1 egg
- Butter (for the stuffing)
- Cooking oil