ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb (Price Drop, was $1.09/lb)
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - $2.49/lb (available while quantities last)
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - $3.49/lb (available while quantities last)
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - $3.79/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - $8.99/lb
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - $8.99/lb (Price Drop, was $9.99/lb)
- Fresh Black Angus Brisket - $7.67/lb (estimated from ad)
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (15 oz) - $4.49
- Black Angus 85/15 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb, frozen) - $15.19
- Chuck Angus Beef Burgers - $5.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn (per 4-pack) - $2.39 (Price Drop)
- Whole Seedless Watermelon - $4.49 (Price Drop)
- Zucchini (per lb) - $1.19 (Price Drop)
- Seedless Cucumbers - $0.89 each
- Organic Avocados (per 4-pack) - $3.45 (Price Drop)
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes (per pint) - $2.99 (Price Drop)
- California Mandarins (per 3-lb bag) - $2.99 (Price Drop)
- Blueberries (per pint) - $2.29 (Price Drop)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs with Grilled Sweet Corn
Description: Slow-oven-baked baby back ribs rubbed with a gluten-free spice blend and slathered in a naturally gluten-free BBQ sauce emerge fall-off-the-bone tender after 2.5 hours. Grilled sweet corn on the side makes this a classic summer cookout dinner right at the weeknight table.
Sale items used: Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs ($3.79/lb), Sweet Corn 4-pack ($2.39)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2.5 hours cook time)
Serving note: Purchase 2 racks of baby back ribs (approx. 5-6 lbs total) to feed 4 people generously; use all 4 ears of corn from the sale 4-pack, one per person. Use a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce (check label carefully).
Recipes:
- Bangin' Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs ([Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30)]
- [Gluten-Free BBQ Pork Ribs in the Oven]
- [The Best, Juiciest Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs]

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Grass-Fed Skirt Steak with Avocado-Tomato Salad
Description: Lime-marinated grass-fed skirt steak is grilled hot and fast over high heat, then thinly sliced against the grain for maximum tenderness. A bright, chunky salad of sale-priced organic avocados and angel sweet tomatoes with olive oil and lime juice finishes the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak ($8.99/lb), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 25 minutes (plus up to 2 hours marinating)
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of skirt steak for 4 people; use all 4 avocados from the sale pack and 1 full pint of tomatoes. Serve over white rice for a heartier gluten-free meal.
Recipes:
- [Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Tomato Salad]
- Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri ([Simply Recipes, GF)]
- [Lime Marinated Grass-Fed Skirt Steak]

Wednesday
Meal: Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Skinless chicken drumsticks are dipped in melted butter and coated in seasoned Parmesan cheese, then baked until gloriously golden and crispy - no bread crumbs needed, making this naturally gluten-free. Garlic butter sauteed zucchini takes only 10 minutes on the stovetop and rounds out the plate beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 60 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Buy 2.5 lbs of drumsticks (approximately 8-10 pieces) for 4 people; use 3-4 medium zucchini. Serve alongside white or brown rice for extra substance.
Recipes:
- [Parmesan Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Gluten-Free, Keto]
- [Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Leg Recipes]
- Sauteed Zucchini Recipe ([Easy, 10 Min, GF)]

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Dipping Salad
Description: Family pack chicken tenderloins are coated in a cornflake-and-seasoning crust and baked until golden and ultra-crispy without any gluten-containing flour or bread crumbs. Fresh sliced seedless cucumber tossed in rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt makes a cool, refreshing side that cuts through the richness.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes (plus 15-20 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins for 4 people; use 2 seedless cucumbers. Use certified gluten-free corn flakes (NOT Kellogg's brand - it contains barley malt). Serve with gluten-free honey mustard dipping sauce.
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Chicken Tenders ([Air Fryer or Oven)]
- Extra Crispy Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders ([Baked)]
- Easy Gluten Free Chicken Tenders ([Eat With Clarity)]

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks with Savory Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
Description: Thick Black Angus sirloin steaks are seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a perfect crust, then drizzled with an elegant gluten-free blueberry balsamic reduction made with the sale-priced blueberries, garlic, fresh herbs, and balsamic vinegar. This show-stopping "Friday night special" pairs beautifully with roasted baby potatoes and is entirely gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks ($8.99/lb, Price Drop), Blueberries ($2.29/pint)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy four individual sirloin steaks (approx. 1.5-2 lbs total) for 4 people; use 1 full pint of blueberries for the sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes (pantry staple) for a complete gluten-free meal.
Recipes:
- Flank Steak with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce ([adaptable for sirloin)]
- Paleo Blueberry Balsamic Steak Sauce ([Gluten-Free)]
- [Grilled Steak with Spicy Blueberry Sauce]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - 2 racks (approx. 5-6 lbs) - Monday
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - approx. 1.5 lbs - Tuesday
- Organic Avocados (1 x 4-pack) - Tuesday
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes (1 pint) - Tuesday
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 2.5 lbs - Wednesday
- Zucchini - approx. 1 lb (3-4 medium) - Wednesday
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - approx. 1.5 lbs - Thursday
- Seedless Cucumbers - 2 cucumbers - Thursday
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - approx. 1.5-2 lbs (4 steaks) - Friday
- Blueberries (1 pint) - Friday
- Sweet Corn (1 x 4-pack) - Monday

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (approx. 1 cup total for the week)
- Butter (1 stick, unsalted)
- Garlic (1 full head)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika (1 small jar)
- Garlic powder (1 small jar)
- Onion powder (1 small jar)
- Balsamic vinegar (1 small bottle) - Tuesday and Friday
- Lime juice or 2 fresh limes - Tuesday
- Fresh or dried herbs: rosemary, thyme, parsley (small amounts)
- Certified gluten-free BBQ sauce (1 bottle - check label) - Monday
- Certified gluten-free cornflakes (1 small box, NOT Kellogg's brand) - Thursday
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour (small bag) - Thursday
- Eggs (4) - Thursday
- Dijon mustard (small jar) - Thursday
- Rice vinegar (small bottle) - Thursday cucumber salad
- Sesame oil (small bottle) - Thursday cucumber salad
- White rice or baby potatoes (for sides throughout the week)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup) - Wednesday
- Honey or maple syrup (small bottle) - Friday blueberry sauce
- Brown sugar (small bag) - Monday rub

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local ALDI store for actual pricing.