Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $1.99/lb are the best deal on the entire flyer this week, anchoring Monday with a deeply economical braised dinner. The BOGO chicken breast deal is the second-best value and earns a second chicken night mid-week using the marinated cutlets, which at $8.49 for 1.5 lbs come in well under $2.50 per serving. Lean ground beef at $8.99/lb is a reliable mid-week workhorse and drives the Tuesday stuffed pepper night, while GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops at $9.49/lb earn the one premium night on Thursday - they are the most flavorful and interesting cut in the economical-to-mid range, and at roughly $4.75 per serving they are a far better value than the steaks or salmon on this flyer. Friday uses GreenWise Ground Chuck with beans and tomatoes for a hearty, low-cost skillet meal that keeps the week's total in check.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Russet Potatoes and Carrots
Description: (Meat) Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then seared in a heavy pot and braised low and slow with chicken broth, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, and baby cut carrots until the skin is deeply golden and the meat is tender through to the bone. Russet potatoes are added halfway through braising so they absorb all the savory pan juices and finish fork-tender alongside the drumsticks.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg), Russet Potatoes, Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 55 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6 to 8 pieces for 4 people), 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes, 1 lb of baby cut carrots (1 bag), and 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes. Total time is just under 60 minutes; if your pot runs cool, start the braise 10 minutes earlier.

Tuesday
Meal: Lean Ground Beef and Bean Stuffed Bell Peppers with Beefsteak Tomato Sauce
Description: (Meat) Large bell peppers are halved and filled with a savory mixture of lean ground beef, GreenWise Organic Beans, diced beefsteak tomato, and warm spices, then baked in the oven until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through with a lightly caramelized top. The tomato-bean base keeps the filling moist and stretches the beef so every serving is hearty and satisfying without needing extra protein.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef (7% fat, 3-lb or more pkg), GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can), Beefsteak Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of lean ground beef, 2 cans of GreenWise Organic Beans (2 for $1.00 from the 10 for $10.00 deal), and 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes. You will need 4 large bell peppers from your pantry or a quick add-on purchase.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Cilantro-Lime Chicken Breast Cutlets with Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Corn
Description: (Meat) Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Cilantro-Lime-Marinated are cooked in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden on each side and cooked through, letting the bright citrus marinade form a light pan glaze. Roasted broccoli florets and steamed sweet corn on the cob round out the plate with color and crunch, making this a fast, vibrant weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Cilantro-Lime-Marinated (1.5-lb each pkg), Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (1.5 lbs) of the marinated cutlets, 1 bunch of broccoli (from the 2 for $6.00 deal, buy 2 and use the second later in the week or as leftovers), and 4 ears of sweet corn (from the 5 for $3.00 deal, buy 5 and enjoy the fifth as a bonus).
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Cilantro Lime Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Roasted GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Russet Potatoes
Description: (Meat) GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops are seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, then seared in a cast-iron skillet and finished in a hot oven until cooked through with a well-browned crust, resting juicy and flavorful on the plate. Sliced GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan with olive oil and fresh thyme, and roasted russet potato wedges cooked alongside the chops complete a satisfying, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops, GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced), Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of lamb shoulder blade chops (roughly 4 chops), 2 packages of GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (the 2 for $5.00 deal), and 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes. This is the premium night; the lamb is the most interesting mid-range cut on the flyer this week and the mushroom deal makes the sides nearly free.

Friday
Meal: GreenWise Ground Chuck, Bean, and Tomato Skillet with Broccoli
Description: (Meat) GreenWise Ground Chuck is browned in a large skillet with diced beefsteak tomato, Bush's Best Beans, cumin, and smoked paprika, then simmered until the sauce thickens into a rich, deeply flavored one-pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. Steamed broccoli florets served alongside soak up the savory pan juices and add a fresh, green contrast to the hearty skillet.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chuck, Bush's Best Beans (15 to 16-oz can), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of GreenWise Ground Chuck, 2 cans of Bush's Best Beans (from the 4 for $5.00 deal, buy 4 and pay $5.00 total, use 2 cans tonight and save 2), 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes, and the second bunch of broccoli purchased on Wednesday.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks, 2 lbs (from 4-lb or more pkg): $3.98
- Lean Ground Beef (7% fat, 3-lb or more pkg), 1.5 lbs: $13.49
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops, 2 lbs: $18.98
- GreenWise Ground Chuck, 1.5 lbs: $13.49
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets, Cilantro-Lime-Marinated (1.5-lb each pkg), x1: $8.49
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced), x2 (2 for $5.00): $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can), x2 (from 10 for $10.00): $2.00
- Bush's Best Beans (15 to 16-oz can), x4 (4 for $5.00): $5.00
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Russet Potatoes, 3 lbs: $2.97
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), x1: $1.29
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, 3 lbs: $5.97
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch), x2 (2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large), x5 (5 for $3.00): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper
- Bell peppers (4 large, for Tuesday - not on sale this week, add to cart separately)