Publix Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan keeps things simple and satisfying with an all-meat, kosher-friendly lineup that leans on great Publix sale pricing, like Chicken Leg Quarters at $2.98 and Chicken Drumsticks at $3.98. You'll get chicken twice, once baked with roasted broccoli on Monday and again BBQ-style with coleslaw on Friday, plus a hearty rotation of beef through the middle of the week with sirloin steak, burgers, and a braised shoulder roast. Each dinner is built around fresh produce like romaine, tomato, mushrooms, and squash to keep sides light and flavorful without any dairy needed. Thursday's shoulder roast does take some braising time, so it's worth prepping it the night before if your schedule is tight. Overall, this plan is designed to make the most of what's on sale while giving you a variety of textures and cooking styles across the five nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli
Description: Meat. Chicken leg quarters are seasoned and baked until golden, served alongside broccoli roasted with olive oil and garlic.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (about 0.5 lb per person) and 1 head of Broccoli, roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Healthy Recipes Blog
- Chicken Leg Quarters - Juicy Baked Chicken Recipe
- Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (flavor packed!) - Britney Breaks Bread

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Sauteed Mushrooms
Description: Meat. Boneless top sirloin steak is grilled to medium and sliced, topped with mushrooms sauteed in olive oil for a simple steakhouse-style dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Boneless Top Sirloin Steak and 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms, sliced and sauteed in olive oil.
Recipes:
- grilled sirloin steak with mushroom-wine sauce
- Pan Seared Steak Recipe with Mushroom and Butter
- Skillet Steaks with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Burgers with Tomato and Romaine
Description: Meat. Lean Ground Beef Burgers are pan-seared or grilled and served open-style over crisp romaine leaves with sliced beefsteak tomato, no cheese or buns with dairy needed.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef Burgers, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.25 lbs Lean Ground Beef Burgers, 1 pack Garden Life Romaine Leaves, and 1 lb Beefsteak Tomato, sliced.

Check the label: supermarket buns and rolls often contain milk or whey, which cannot be served with meat, and few are certified kosher.

Recipes:
- Juicy Burger - Kosher.com
- The Ultimate Burger - Kosher.com
- It's Not Just a Burger - Kosher.com

Thursday
Meal: Braised Shoulder Roast with Potatoes and Squash
Description: Meat. Shoulder roast is browned then braised in broth with russet potatoes and fall hard squash until tender.
Sale items used: Shoulder Roast, Publix Russet Potatoes, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 40 minutes active (plus braising)
Serving note: 2 lbs Shoulder Roast, 1 bag Publix Russet Potatoes, and 1.5 lbs Fall Hard Squash, cubed; braise about 1.5 hours total, so start early or prep the roast the night before to keep hands-on time under an hour.
Recipes:
- Beer-Braised Roast with Potatoes - Kosher.com
- Braised Beef Shoulder and Parsnip Puree - Kosher.com
- Shoulder Roast - Meat - Kosher Recipe

Friday
Meal: BBQ-Style Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Coleslaw
Description: Meat. Drumsticks are baked with a savory rub until crisp, served with a light oil-and-vinegar dressed coleslaw for a fresh crunch.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Chicken Drumsticks and 1 bag Publix Coleslaw Mix, tossed with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper (no dairy dressing).
Recipes:
- Barbecue Baked Drumsticks - Kosher.com
- BEST Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe - Together as Family
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks - Yay Kosher

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (2 lbs): $2.98
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $3.98
- Lean Ground Beef Burgers (1.25 lbs): $12.49
- Shoulder Roast (2 lbs): $17.98
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (1.5 lbs): $16.49
- Broccoli (1 head, from 2 for $6.00 pack): $6.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack, from 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $2.49
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 bag): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Vinegar
- Chicken broth
- BBQ-style seasoning or spice rub