Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is anchored by some genuinely affordable proteins that make it easy to eat well without overspending. Publix Pork Italian Sausage at $5.69 for a 20-oz tray is the standout value of the week, feeding four for under $6, and Butterball Ground Turkey at 2 trays for $9.00 gives you two pounds of lean protein for a very reasonable price. GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast at $4.99/lb and Ground Round at $7.99/lb round out the economical nights with plenty of flavor flexibility. White Shrimp at $7.99/lb earns the one premium night - it comes in cheaper per serving than salmon, lamb, or either ribeye, making it the smartest splurge on this flyer. The 2 for $5.00 deals on Brussels sprouts and Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms, plus corn at 5 for $3.00 and russet potatoes at $0.99/lb, keep the produce side of the cart very lean.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Pork Italian Sausage with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Sliced Publix Pork Italian Sausage is browned in a skillet until caramelized on the outside, then served alongside sauteed Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms and tender Brussels sprouts cooked in the same pan with garlic and olive oil. The combination of savory sausage drippings and earthy mushrooms makes a deeply satisfying one-pan dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray), Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg), Brussels Sprouts (each pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 tray (20 oz) of sausage serves 4; 2 pkgs (8 oz each) of Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms; 1 pkg Brussels sprouts.

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Turkey Stuffed Sweet Corn and Tomato Skillet Bowl
Description: Butterball Ground Turkey is browned with diced Tomatoes on the Vine, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, then served over a base of sweet corn cut fresh from the cob for a bright, hearty skillet bowl. The juicy tomatoes and sweet corn balance the lean turkey beautifully, and the whole dish comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray), Bulk Sweet Corn (Each), Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 trays (32 oz total) of Butterball Ground Turkey; 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears at 5 for $3.00); 1 lb of Tomatoes on the Vine.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Description: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast is seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then pan-seared until golden and cooked through, served alongside oven-roasted Extra Large Russet Potato wedges and steamed broccoli florets. The crisp potato wedges and bright broccoli make this a complete, colorful plate that is simple enough for a weeknight but satisfying enough to feel like a real dinner.
Sale items used: GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics), Extra Large Russet Potatoes, Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 2 lbs of Extra Large Russet Potatoes; 2 bunches of Broccoli (2 for $6.00 deal).
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli

Thursday
Meal: Garlic-Butter Pan-Seared White Shrimp with Steamed Green Beans and Crusty Italian Five Grain Baguette
Description: Large White Shrimp are tossed in garlic, butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, then quickly pan-seared in a hot skillet until pink and slightly charred at the edges, served with microwaved Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans and slices of Italian Five Grain Baguette for soaking up the pan sauce. This is the week's one indulgent night, and the shrimp cook in under 10 minutes, making it the fastest dinner of the week despite feeling the most special.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined), Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg), Italian Five Grain Baguette (Made From Scratch, From the Publix Bakery, 8-oz pkg)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs of White Shrimp; 2 pkgs (12 oz each) of Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (2 for $5.00 deal); 1 Italian Five Grain Baguette (8-oz pkg).
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp and Green Beans - Hungry by Nature

Friday
Meal: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage and Ground Round Beef Chili with Bush's Best Beans and Carrots
Description: Sliced Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage and browned Ground Round beef are simmered together with Bush's Best Beans, Publix Baby Cut Carrots, canned Publix Vegetables, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika for a hearty, smoky Friday chili that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma. Serve it straight from the pot with Bimbo White Bread on the side for a crowd-pleasing end to the week.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (Or Sliced Sausage, 12-oz pkg, Excluding Beef Varieties), Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package), Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15-16-oz can, Excluding Chili Magic, Baked, and Organic), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag), Publix Vegetables (14.25-15.25-oz can, Excluding Lima Beans), Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 pkgs (12 oz each) of Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (2 for $10.00 deal); 1 lb of Ground Round; 2 cans of Bush's Best Beans (part of 4 for $5.00 deal, cost $2.50 for 2 cans); 1 bag (1 lb) of Publix Baby Cut Carrots; 1 can of Publix Vegetables (part of 10 for $10.00 deal, cost $1.00 per can); 1 loaf Bimbo White Bread.
Recipes:
- Sausage and Red Bean Chili | BUSH'S® Beans
- Ground Beef & Sausage Chili
- The Best Ground Beef and Sausage Chili Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot, 20-oz tray) (x1 tray): $5.69
- Publix Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $4.00
- Brussels Sprouts (each pkg) (x1 pkg): $2.50
- Butterball Ground Turkey (93% Lean, 16-oz tray) (x2 trays): $9.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each) (x4 ears): $2.40
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99
- GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (USDA Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics) (2 lbs): $9.98
- Extra Large Russet Potatoes (2 lbs): $1.98
- Broccoli (Excellent Source of Vitamin C, each bunch) (x2 bunches): $6.00
- White Shrimp (Large, 31-35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen, Peeled & Deveined) (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (Washed & Ready to Use, Microwavable Bag, 12-oz pkg) (x2 pkgs): $5.00
- Italian Five Grain Baguette (Made From Scratch, From the Publix Bakery, 8-oz pkg) (x1): $2.99
- Holmes Smokehouse Rope Sausage (Or Sliced Sausage, 12-oz pkg, Excluding Beef Varieties) (x2 pkgs): $10.00
- Ground Round (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package) (1 lb): $7.99
- Bush's Best Beans (Or Garbanzos, Hominy, or Crowder or Blackeye Peas, 15-16-oz can, Excluding Chili Magic, Baked, and Organic) (x2 cans): $2.50
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag) (x1 bag): $1.29
- Publix Vegetables (14.25-15.25-oz can, Excluding Lima Beans) (x1 can): $1.00
- Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag) (x1 bag): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon juice (fresh or bottled)