ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned: $5.99
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef: $6.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99/lb
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95
- Kirkwood Chicken Burgers: $8.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Avocados: $0.69 each
- Organic Zucchini: $2.39/lb
- Organic Cherub Tomatoes: $3.49 for 10-pk
- Nectarines or Plums: $1.49 each

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Simply Nature Chicken Sausage: $4.95/pack, roughly $1.24/serving - most economical protein this week
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned: $5.99 flat (1 shank feeds 2-3, so 2 shanks = ~$12 total), roughly $3.00/serving
- Ground Beef Patties 85/15: $5.99/lb, about 2 lbs needed = $11.98 total, roughly $3.00/serving
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef: $6.99 flat package, roughly $1.75/serving if package is 1-1.5 lbs (budget-friendly flat price)
- Kirkwood Chicken Burgers: $8.99/pack, roughly $2.25/serving
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99/lb, about 1.5 lbs needed = $11.99, roughly $3.00/serving (pricier than patties, skipped)
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb, about 2 lbs needed = $25.98, roughly $6.50/serving - premium
- Fresh Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99/lb, about 2 lbs needed = $25.98, roughly $6.50/serving - premium

Why these meals: This week's flyer leans heavily on premium cuts, with ribeye and salmon both landing at $12.99/lb, so the smart move is to let salmon take the one premium night since it cooks fast, feels special on a Friday, and costs the same as ribeye but goes further in a composed dish. The four everyday nights are anchored by chicken sausage at under $5 for the whole pack, ground beef patties at $5.99/lb (the more economical ground beef option on the flyer), a flat-price lamb shank that stretches beautifully into a braised dish for four, and kirkwood chicken burgers at $8.99 for the pack. Pork spareribs and Italian links were skipped entirely because they are not kosher. The avocados at $0.69 each and the cherry tomatoes at $3.49 for a full 10-pack are genuinely great produce deals that add freshness and color across the week without much spend.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Sheet Pan Dinner with Avocado
Description: Sliced chicken sausage and zucchini roast together on one pan with olive oil and Greek herbs until golden and slightly caramelized, then topped with cool sliced avocado right before serving. It is a one-pan weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with almost no cleanup.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage, Organic Zucchini, Avocados, Athena Greek Herbs
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 full pack of chicken sausage (sliced into coins), 1 lb zucchini (sliced), 2 avocados (halved and sliced), split evenly across 4 plates

Tuesday
Meal: (Meat) Braised Lamb Shanks with Cherry Tomatoes and Greek Herbs
Description: Two lamb shanks are slow-braised in chicken broth with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and Greek herbs until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the tomatoes collapse into a rich, savory sauce. The braising liquid reduces into a glossy pan sauce that is spooned generously over the pulled lamb and served with crusty everything bagel bread on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned, Organic Cherub Tomatoes, Athena Greek Herbs, Everything Bagel
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 2 hours braising
Serving note: 2 lamb shanks braised and meat pulled to serve 4, full 10-pk of cherry tomatoes, 1 everything bagel pack sliced and served alongside
Recipes:
- Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs – Kosher Recipes | OU Kosher Certification

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Ground Beef Smash Burgers on Everything Bagels with Avocado and Hot Honey
Description: Seasoned 85/15 ground beef patties are smashed thin on a hot skillet and cooked until deeply crusted, then piled onto toasted everything bagel halves with sliced avocado and a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-heat finish. It is a fun, diner-style dinner that the whole table will enjoy.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15, Everything Bagel, Avocados, Hot Honey
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs ground beef patties (forming 4 smash patties), 2 avocados sliced, 4 everything bagel halves toasted, hot honey drizzled to taste
Recipes:
- Ultimate Kosher Burgers | The Nosher
- Homemade Smash Burgers Recipe - Carlsbad Cravings

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) USDA Choice Seasoned Beef Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Description: Sliced seasoned beef is seared quickly over high heat with zucchini ribbons and halved cherry tomatoes, letting the vegetables stay bright while the beef picks up a good char. Served over rice cooked with a splash of olive oil, this is a fast weeknight dinner with bold flavor.
Sale items used: USDA Choice Seasoned Beef, Organic Zucchini, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Full package of seasoned beef sliced thin, 0.75 lb zucchini, half of the cherry tomato 10-pk, portioned equally across 4 bowls over rice
Recipes:
- Beef and Zucchini Stir-fry - Tasty Recollections

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Hot Honey Glaze, Zucchini, and Avocado Salad
Description: Salmon fillets are pan-seared skin-side down in olive oil until crispy, then brushed with hot honey and finished in the oven for a lacquered, sweet-heat glaze. Served alongside sauteed zucchini and a simple avocado salad with cherry tomatoes, this is an elevated Friday dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Hot Honey, Organic Zucchini, Avocados, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon (four 8 oz fillets), 0.5 lb zucchini sauteed, 2 avocados sliced for salad, remaining cherry tomatoes halved for salad
Recipes:
- Hot Honey Salmon (for a 15-Minute One-Skillet Dinner!) - Averie Cooks

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simply Nature Chicken Sausage (x1 pack): $4.95
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned (x2 shanks): $11.98
- Ground Beef Patties 85/15 (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef (x1 package): $6.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (2 lbs): $25.98
- Organic Zucchini (3 lbs total across the week): $7.17
- Avocados (x6): $4.14
- Organic Cherub Tomatoes (x2 packs): $6.98
- Athena Greek Herbs (x1): $1.99
- Everything Bagel (x1 pack): $4.89
- Hot Honey (x1): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth (for braising)
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- White rice (for Thursday stir-fry)
- Paprika or cumin (for beef seasoning if desired)