Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Hi there, this week gives you five different dinners, from turkey burgers on Monday to tuna melts on Friday, so nobody at the table gets bored. The Butterball Ground Turkey comes in a 2 for $9.00 deal, and one bag of Publix Russet Potatoes covers both Monday's wedges and Thursday's roasted potatoes. Wednesday's Publix Whole Pork Picnic takes about 3 hours 15 minutes but is mostly hands-off, while Tuesday's sheet-pan Publix Beer Bratwurst and Thursday's Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak are quick weeknight dinners. Grab the Fresh Attitude Spring Mix 3 for $10.00 so you have greens for Thursday and Friday, plus extra for lunches.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Turkey and Mushroom Burgers with Baked Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Butterball Ground Turkey is mixed with sauteed White Mushrooms and Sweet Onions, then pan-seared into patties. Served with oven-baked Publix Russet Potatoes wedges.
Sale items used: Butterball Ground Turkey, Publix White Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack Butterball Ground Turkey (the 2 for $9.00 deal means buying 2, so use 1 now and freeze the second or use it Thursday), 1 pack Publix White Mushrooms, 1 Sweet Onions bag (use part), 1 bag Publix Russet Potatoes (use half).
Recipes:
- Mushroom Turkey Burgers Recipe
- Seriously Good Turkey Burgers Recipe
- Perfect Turkey Burgers

Tuesday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Beer Bratwurst with Broccoli and Bell Peppers
Description: Publix Beer Bratwurst roasts on one pan with Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers and onion until browned. Finish with Sabrett Sauerkraut on the side.
Sale items used: Publix Beer Bratwurst, Broccoli, Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Sweet Onions, Sabrett Sauerkraut
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Beer Bratwurst, 2 Broccoli (the 2 for $6.00 pair), 1 lb Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, remaining Sweet Onions, 1 pack Sabrett Sauerkraut (the 2 for $3.00 deal; buy 2 and use 1 with the other for later).
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Beer Brats with Peppers and Onions
- Sheet Pan Bratwurst Dinner
- Brat Sheet Pan Dinner with Roasted Veggies

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Picnic with Fall Hard Squash and Spinach
Description: Publix Whole Pork Picnic roasts low and slow until tender, alongside cubes of Fall Hard Squash. Sauteed Publix Spinach rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Pork Picnic, Fall Hard Squash, Publix Spinach
Prep time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: 3 lbs Publix Whole Pork Picnic, 2 lbs Fall Hard Squash, 2 bags Publix Spinach. Over 60 minutes total: mostly hands-off roasting; season the pork the night before, or roast on the weekend and reheat slices.
Recipes:
- Pork Picnic Roast
- Easy Pork Roast
- Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast Recipe Oven

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Top Sirloin Steak with Garlic Mushrooms and Spring Mix Salad
Description: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak is seared in a hot skillet and rested before slicing. Serve with Fresh Attitude Spring Mix and leftover potatoes roasted in the oven.
Sale items used: Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Boneless Top Sirloin Steak, 1 Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (the 3 for $10.00 deal means buying 3; use 1 here and the rest for lunches), remaining Publix Russet Potatoes.
Recipes:
- Steak with Mushroom Sauce
- Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak & Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Steak Salad with Mushrooms

Friday
Meal: Tuna Melt Skillet Sandwiches on Italian Bread
Description: Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna is mixed with sour cream and onion, piled onto Italian Bread, topped with Kraft American Singles and toasted in a skillet. Pair with a Fresh Attitude Spring Mix side salad.
Sale items used: Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna, Italian Bread, Kraft American Singles, Fage Sour Cream, Sweet Onions, Fresh Attitude Spring Mix
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 4 cans Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna, 1 Italian Bread, 1 Kraft American Singles, 1 Fage Sour Cream (the 2 for $5.00 deal, buy 2), leftover Fresh Attitude Spring Mix.
Recipes:
- Tuna Melt
- Ultimate Tuna Melt Recipe - The Recipe Critic
- A Diner-Style Tuna Melt That Hits Every Time

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butterball Ground Turkey (x2 packs): $9.00
- Publix White Mushrooms (x2): $4.00
- Sweet Onions (x1): $4.99
- Publix Russet Potatoes (x1): $3.99
- Publix Beer Bratwurst (x1): $5.69
- Broccoli (x2): $6.00
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (1 lb): $2.99
- Sabrett Sauerkraut (x2): $3.00
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic (3 lbs): $5.97
- Fall Hard Squash (2 lbs): $2.58
- Publix Spinach (x2): $2.98
- Boneless Top Sirloin Steak (2 lbs): $13.98
- Fresh Attitude Spring Mix (x3): $10.00
- Bumble Bee Wild Caught Tuna (x4): $4.00
- Italian Bread (x1): $2.99
- Kraft American Singles (x1): $4.49
- Fage Sour Cream (x2): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, dried herbs, breadcrumbs, mustard