ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
Description: Whole chicken wings are seasoned and baked until crispy, then served alongside a pan of blistered grape tomatoes roasted until sweet and juicy. A simple, dairy-free weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lb chicken wings and 1 pkg (10 oz) grape tomatoes for 2 people.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Description: Ground beef is browned and simmered with sliced zucchini and pantry seasonings for a quick, hearty one-pan meal. Naturally dairy-free and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb zucchini for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Braised Red Cabbage
Description: Center-cut pork chops are seared until golden and juicy, then plated with warm braised red cabbage with apple for a cozy fall dinner. Fully dairy-free with rich, savory-sweet flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb (2 chops) pork chops and 1 jar red cabbage for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork Chops and Red Cabbage Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Pan-Fried Thin Pork Chops with Gala Apple Slices
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are pan-fried until crisp on the outside and tender inside, served with lightly sautéed Gala apple slices for a sweet-savory pairing. A fast, dairy-free dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb thin pork chops and 2 apples (from a 3-lb bag) for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Apple Butter Pork Chops - Simply Whisked

Friday
Meal: Garlic Seared Beef Tender with Roasted Pears
Description: Petite beef tender is seared with garlic for a rich, restaurant-style crust, then served with warm roasted pear halves for a touch of natural sweetness. An elegant but simple dairy-free dinner to close the week.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Garlic Petite Beef Tender, Washington Organic Pears
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb beef tender and 1 pear (from the 2-lb pkg) per person for 2 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lb): $2.54
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.99
- Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 each): $2.49
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $4.29
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99
- Morton's of Omaha Garlic Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Basic seasoning/spices for chicken and beef