Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the most wallet-friendly proteins on this flyer. GreenWise Ground Chicken at $3.99 for the whole tray is the standout bargain of the week, and Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts at $4.49 a pound keep a second chicken night very affordable. The Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers at $10.49 for a 16-oz pack give you a beef night without the sticker shock of the sirloin or strip steaks, and Ground Sirloin at $8.99 a pound rounds out the week with a hearty skillet dinner. Fresh Salmon Fillets at $11.99 a pound is the single premium night, and it is the best premium value here because the strip steak, tri-tip, and top sirloin kabobs all cost more per serving. Pairing the salmon with sale-priced broccoli and a Knorr side keeps that Friday night from running away with the budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Chicken and Baby Bella Mushroom Skillet over Knorr Rice Side
Description: (Meat) Seasoned GreenWise Ground Chicken is browned in a hot skillet with sliced Baby Bella mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil until cooked through and lightly golden. The mixture is spooned over a prepared Knorr rice side for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray), Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg) x2, Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One 16-oz tray of ground chicken feeds 4; use both 8-oz mushroom pkgs (purchased as 2 for $4.00); one Knorr pouch serves 4 as a side.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Perdue Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Green Beans
Description: (Meat) Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden on the outside and cooked through. Fresh green beans are sauteed in the same pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt for a simple, colorful side.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 0.5 lb per person) at $4.49/lb; one 1-lb bag of green beans serves 4 as a side.

Wednesday
Meal: Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers on Deli Style White Sub Rolls with Spring Mix Salad
Description: (Meat) Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burger patties are pan-cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat to a juicy, browned finish, then served on Deli Style White Sub Rolls with lettuce from the spring mix. A simple spring mix salad dressed with olive oil and GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers (With Brisket, Kobe-Crafted, USDA Inspected, 16-oz pkg), Deli Style White Sub Rolls (2-ct. 10-oz pkg), Fresh Attitude Salads (Spring Mix, 5-oz pkg) x2, GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 16-oz pkg contains 4 patties (4 servings); purchase 2 pkgs of Deli Style White Sub Rolls (2-ct. each) to get 4 rolls total; purchase 2 Fresh Attitude Salads (2 for $6.00) for a full salad for 4; one bottle of balsamic vinegar is used as dressing and stores for future use.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Sirloin and Broccoli Skillet with Knorr Pasta Side
Description: (Meat) Ground Sirloin is browned in a large skillet with olive oil, diced onion, and garlic, then tossed with steamed broccoli florets for a hearty one-pan meal. A prepared Knorr pasta side is served alongside to make the meal filling and complete.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package), Broccoli (Each bunch), Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of Ground Sirloin at $8.99/lb; one bunch of broccoli serves 4; one Knorr pouch serves 4 as a side. Note: the Ground Sirloin requires a 3-lb-or-more package purchase - buy the minimum 3-lb package at $8.99/lb ($26.97 total) and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future use; cost allocated to this meal is $13.49 for the 1.5 lbs used.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets with Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Description: (Meat - pareve fish) Fresh Salmon Fillets are seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the flesh is opaque and the exterior is lightly crisped. Bulk sweet corn on the cob and a bunch of broccoli are boiled or steamed alongside for a bright, colorful finish-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed), Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) x4, Broccoli (Each bunch)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Salmon Fillets at $11.99/lb (about 0.5 lb per person); purchase 4 ears of sweet corn at 5 for $3.00 (pay for 4 at $0.60 each = $2.40); one bunch of broccoli serves 4 as a side.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray, x1): $3.99
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg, x2 - sold as 2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch, x2 - sold as 4 for $4.00, buying 2 at $1.00 each): $2.00
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs at $4.49/lb): $8.98
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag, x1): $2.99
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers (With Brisket, Kobe-Crafted, USDA Inspected, 16-oz pkg, x1): $10.49
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls (2-ct. 10-oz pkg, x2): $5.98
- Fresh Attitude Salads (Spring Mix, 5-oz pkg, x2 - sold as 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot, x1): $4.79
- Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, 3-lb package at $8.99/lb): $26.97
- Broccoli (Each bunch, x2 - sold as 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, 2 lbs at $11.99/lb): $23.98
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears at $0.60 each, from 5 for $3.00 pricing): $2.40

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried herbs (such as thyme, oregano, or dill)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Onion (for Thursday skillet)