Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds around five satisfying proteins that make the most of what's on sale at Publix, starting with juicy roasted pork tenderloin and fall squash on Monday and moving into classic grilled beef burgers with fresh beefsteak tomato on Tuesday. Wednesday brings crispy baked chicken drumsticks with russet potatoes and white mushrooms for a cozy, homestyle dinner, while Thursday keeps things simple with seared bratwurst and steamed broccoli. You'll notice broccoli and white mushrooms each show up twice across the week, so buying the multi-packs covers you efficiently without any waste, and the week wraps up light and fresh with sauteed shrimp, broccoli, and mushrooms on Friday. Each night is quick to prep and leans on just a few pantry staples like olive oil, garlic, and butter to round out the flavors, so you can shop once and cook with confidence all week long.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash
Description: Extra lean pork tenderloin roasted until juicy and sliced, served alongside roasted fall hard squash. A simple, comforting weeknight roast with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash, cubed and roasted.
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sautéed Green Beans
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash Vegetable Medley

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Burgers with Tomato
Description: Lean ground beef formed into patties and grilled, topped with fresh beefsteak tomato on toasted hamburger buns. A classic backyard-style dinner any night of the week.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef, Hamburger Buns, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef formed into 4 patties, 1 pack Hamburger Buns, 1 lb Beefsteak Tomato sliced.
Recipes:
- The Best Grilled Burgers
- Perfect Grilled Burgers Recipe
- Italian Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Mushrooms
Description: Chicken drumsticks baked until crisp-skinned and tender, served with roasted russet potatoes and sauteed white mushrooms. A hearty, homestyle sheet-pan style dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks, Publix Russet Potatoes, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Chicken Drumsticks, 1 package Publix Russet Potatoes cut into wedges, 1 package (of the 2 for $6.00) Publix White Mushrooms sliced.
Recipes:
- One Pan Baked Chicken Legs and Potatoes
- One Pan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Veggies!
- Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Bratwurst with Broccoli
Description: Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage seared in a skillet and served with steamed broccoli on the side. A quick, satisfying dinner with minimal prep.
Sale items used: Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (4 links), 1 head (of the 2 for $6.00) Broccoli, steamed.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Sausage, Potato, and Broccoli Skillet
- Bratwurst Skillet with Veggies (GF)
- Skillet Bratwurst with Apples and Brussels Sprouts

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Shrimp with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Description: White shrimp sauteed quickly in a hot pan until pink and tender, tossed with broccoli and white mushrooms. A light, fast finish to the week that still feels a little special.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Broccoli, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs White Shrimp, 1 head (of the 2 for $6.00) Broccoli, 1 package (of the 2 for $6.00) Publix White Mushrooms.
Recipes:
- Stir-Fry Glazed Shrimp with Mushrooms + Broccoli
- Sautéed Shrimp, Broccoli, and Mushrooms
- Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (2 lbs): $9.98
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $2.58
- Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Hamburger Buns (1 pack): $3.49
- Beefsteak Tomato (1 lb): $2.49
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (2 lbs): $3.98
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 pack): $3.99
- Publix White Mushrooms (2 packs, covers Wed and Fri): $6.00
- Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (1 pack): $5.69
- Broccoli (2 heads, covers Thu and Fri): $6.00
- White Shrimp (2 lbs): $17.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Butter