ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wavy Ground Beef: $4.99 each
- Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki or Carne Asada Beef Skewers: $3.39
- Fresh Organic Chicken Breast: $4.99/lb
- Black Angus Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- Black Angus Fresh Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99
- Grass-Fed Strip Steak: $11.99
- Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99
- Fresh Salmon Side: $8.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Bagged Mini Sweet Corn: $2.39 for 4-pack

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Protein ranking note before planning:
From most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people:
1. Wavy Ground Beef ($4.99 flat) - most economical
2. Marc Angelo Beef Skewers ($3.39 x2 packs = $6.78) - very economical
3. Fresh Organic Chicken Breast ($4.99/lb x 2 lbs = ~$9.98) - everyday budget
4. Fresh Salmon Side ($8.29 flat, stretches for 4) - first premium tier
5. Black Angus Petite Sirloin ($8.99 each, need 2 = $17.98) - premium
6. Black Angus Top Sirloin ($9.99 each, need 2 = $19.98) - premium
7. Grass-Fed Strip Steak ($11.99, need 2 = $23.98) - premium
8. Grass-Fed Ribeye ($12.99, need 2 = $25.98) - most expensive

Premium proteins (salmon, steaks) are limited to ONE night. The most affordable premium option is the salmon side at $8.29. Ground beef, beef skewers, and chicken breast fill the remaining four nights.

Monday
Meal: Teriyaki Beef Skewer Bowls with Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy teriyaki-marinated beef skewers are grilled and served over rice alongside charred mini sweet corn cut off the cob. The sweet and savory teriyaki glaze pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the corn for a weeknight meal that feels like a cookout.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki Beef Skewers, Bagged Mini Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs of skewers split among 4 people (roughly 2 to 3 skewers each), plus 1 full 4-pack of mini sweet corn (1 ear per person), kernels sliced off and tossed in the bowl
Recipes:
- Teriyaki Beef Bowls
- Teriyaki Beef Bowls
- Quick & Easy Teriyaki Beef Bowls

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Hummus and Corn Chip Crumble
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked with garlic, cumin, and chili powder and served over rice with a generous scoop of creamy hummus standing in for sour cream. Crushed multigrain chips add a satisfying crunch on top, keeping everything completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Wavy Ground Beef, Simply Hummus, Simply Nature Blue Corn or Multigrain chips
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package of ground beef divided into 4 equal portions (roughly 4 to 5 oz cooked per person), 1 container of hummus shared across 4 bowls, a small handful of crushed chips per bowl
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Cilantro Lime Crema
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Sweet Corn Salsa
Description: A fresh salmon side is portioned into four fillets, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and olive oil, and seared until golden. Grilled mini sweet corn kernels are tossed with lime juice and fresh herbs to make a bright dairy-free salsa served alongside.
Sale items used: Fresh Salmon Side, Bagged Mini Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 full salmon side cut into 4 equal fillets (approximately 5 to 6 oz per person), paired with 1 four-pack of sweet corn (1 ear per person worth of kernels in the salsa)
Recipes:
- Easy Grilled Salmon with Corn Salsa
- Chipotle Salmon with Fresh Corn Salsa
- Pan Seared Salmon with Roasted Corn Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with Hummus and Corn
Description: Organic chicken breasts are marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then grilled or pan-seared until juicy and golden. Each plate is served with a side of creamy hummus for dipping and steamed mini sweet corn on the cob.
Sale items used: Fresh Organic Chicken Breast, Simply Hummus, Bagged Mini Sweet Corn
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs of chicken breast portioned to roughly 0.5 lb per person (about 1 medium breast each), one container of hummus shared for dipping, 1 four-pack of mini corn (1 cob per person)
Recipes:
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Easy Lemon Chicken
- Lemon Herb Hummus Chicken Bowls

Friday
Meal: Carne Asada Beef Skewer Fajita Plates with Peanut Sauce Drizzle
Description: Carne asada skewers are seared hot and fast, then sliced and served fajita-style over rice with sauteed onion and peppers from the pantry. A light drizzle of thinned creamy peanut butter with lime and soy sauce adds a bold, dairy-free finishing sauce that ties the whole plate together.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Fresh Carne Asada Beef Skewers, Simply Nature Creamy Peanut Butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs of carne asada skewers sliced and divided among 4 plates (roughly 4 to 5 oz meat per person), with 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce drizzled per plate (total approximately 4 to 5 tablespoons of peanut butter used from the jar)
Recipes:
- Easy Carne Asada Recipe
- Mouthwatering Carne Asada Steak Fajitas
- Carne Asada Steak Fajitas

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki Beef Skewers (x2 packs, for Monday and Friday): $6.78
- Marc Angelo Fresh Carne Asada Beef Skewers (x2 packs, for Friday - note: if sold as one variety per pack, purchase 2 teriyaki for Monday and 2 carne asada for Friday): $6.78
- Wavy Ground Beef (x1 package): $4.99
- Fresh Organic Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $9.98
- Fresh Salmon Side (x1): $8.29
- Bagged Mini Sweet Corn (x3 four-packs, for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday): $7.17
- Simply Hummus (x2 containers, for Tuesday and Thursday): $5.18
- Simply Nature Blue Corn or Multigrain chips (x1 bag, for Tuesday): $2.29
- Simply Nature Creamy Peanut Butter (x1 jar, for Friday): $4.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain white rice or brown rice (for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday bowls)
- Olive oil (for cooking chicken, salmon, and beef)
- Garlic (fresh or powder, used across multiple nights)
- Cumin and chili powder (for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Dried oregano and paprika (for Thursday chicken marinade)
- Fresh lemons or bottled lemon juice (for Thursday marinade)
- Lime juice (for Wednesday corn salsa and Friday peanut sauce)
- Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (dairy-free, for Friday peanut sauce)
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley (optional, for Wednesday salsa and Thursday plate)
- Onion and bell peppers (for Friday fajita-style plate)