Publix Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Since you're keeping carbs low this week, I built every dinner around a main protein and a vegetable instead of buns, rice or pasta. Monday's slow-roasted Publix Whole Pork Picnic ($3.98 for 2 lbs) is the big make-ahead meal, and you can roast it earlier in the day or the day before and just reheat. Tuesday's Beer Bratwurst with Sabrett Sauerkraut and bell peppers is a quick skillet night, and Wednesday's turkey and broccoli skillet with melted Sargento slices keeps cleanup easy. Thursday's Top Sirloin Steak and Friday's Ground Sirloin burger bowls round out the week with beef, and the two spring mix packages and the two packs of mushrooms are shared across nights, so you won't end up with extra produce going soft in the fridge.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Picnic with Sauteed Spinach
Description: Publix Whole Pork Picnic is roasted low and slow with onion and broth until tender, then served with garlicky spinach cooked in butter. The cooking liquid becomes a simple pan sauce.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Publix Spinach, Sweet Onions, Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 hours total
Serving note: Assume 2 lbs of Publix Whole Pork Picnic, 2 packages of Publix Spinach, 1 Sweet Onions bag (use 1 onion), 1 Swanson Broth, 2 tbsp Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter. Make ahead: roast earlier in the day or the day before and reheat.
Recipes:
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe [Crispy Skin & Slow Roasted]
- Sautéed Spinach with Garlic (Easy 10-Minute Side Dish)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beer Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Peppers
Description: Publix Beer Bratwurst is browned in a skillet with sliced bell peppers and onion, then topped with Sabrett Sauerkraut. Served without buns.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Sabrett Sauerkraut, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Sweet Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Beer Bratwurst, 1 Sabrett Sauerkraut (from the 2 for $3.00 deal), 1 lb Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, 1 onion from the Sweet Onions bag.
Recipes:
- Beer Brats and Sauerkraut
- Grilled Beer Brats and Sauerkraut

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Broccoli with Melted Cheese
Description: Butterball Ground Turkey is browned with broccoli florets and white mushrooms, then topped with melted Sargento Cheese Slices. It is a quick one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Broccoli, Publix White Mushrooms, Sargento Cheese Slices
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Butterball Ground Turkey (from the 2 for $9.00 deal, buy 1 at $4.50), 2 Broccoli (2 for $6.00), 1 Publix White Mushrooms (2 for $4.00 deal, buy 1 at $2.00), 1 pack Sargento Cheese Slices (use half, buy pair for $7.00 only if you want extra; list uses 2 for $7.00 once).
Recipes:
- Broccoli Cheddar Turkey Skillet
- Turkey, Broccoli and Swiss Skillet Dinner - Recipe Runner

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Spring Mix
Description: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak is seared in a hot skillet and finished with butter, then served over mushrooms and a fresh spring mix salad. Rest the steak and slice against the grain.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Publix White Mushrooms, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix, Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, 1 Publix White Mushrooms (second one from the 2 for $4.00 deal), 1 Fresh Attitude Spring Mix, 2 tbsp Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter (from the 2 for $10.00 pair bought Monday).
Recipes:
- Keto Steak With Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter (Pan Seared) - TipBuzz
- Garlic Butter Steak - Life Made Keto

Friday
Meal: Skillet Ground Sirloin Burger Bowls with Pico de Gallo
Description: Ground Sirloin is formed into patties and pan-seared, then served over spring mix with Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo and Belgioioso Burrata Cheese. No buns are used.
Sale items used: Ground Sirloin, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix, Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo, Belgioioso Burrata Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Sirloin, 1 Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (second of the buy), 1 Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo (buy the 2 for $7.00 pair, use 1 for the week), 1 Belgioioso Burrata Cheese.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Beef Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
- Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowl with Pico de Gallo

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (2 lbs): $3.98
- Publix Spinach (2 packages): $2.98
- Sweet Onions (1 bag): $4.99
- Kerrygold Imported Irish Butter (2 for $10.00, 1 pair): $10.00
- Swanson Broth (1): $2.00
- Publix Beer Beer Bratwurst (1 package): $5.69
- Sabrett Sauerkraut (1 pair): $3.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Butterball Ground Turkey (2 for $9.00, 1 pair): $9.00
- Broccoli (1 pair): $6.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pair): $4.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (1 pair): $7.00
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (2 lbs): $13.98
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (2 packages): $6.67
- Ground Sirloin (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Incrediblefresh Pico de Gallo (1 pair): $7.00
- Belgioioso Burrata Cheese (1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, black pepper, paprika