ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Apples
Description: Meat. Two chicken breasts are seared in olive oil until golden and served with apple slices sauteed with onion and a pinch of cinnamon. A simple, quick dinner with a sweet and savory balance.
Sale items used: Chicken Breasts, Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb chicken breasts total (about 2 breasts, 0.5 lb each). Use 2 apples, 1/2 onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cinnamon. No dairy used.
Recipes:
- Sautéed Chicken and Apples with Rosemary
- Sage & Apple Seared Chicken Breast
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Chuck Roast with Pear Compote
Description: Meat. A small chuck roast is braised low and slow with onion and chicken broth until fork-tender, then topped with a pear compote simmered with a little cinnamon. Leftovers are generous for a next-day lunch.
Sale items used: Chuck Roast, Bartlett Pears, Chicken Broth
Prep time: 20 minutes active (about 2 hours 30 minutes total)
Serving note: Buy 1.5 lb chuck roast (assumed weight, enough for 2 people plus leftovers). Use 2 pears for the compote, 1 onion, 1 cup chicken broth (about half the carton). Make-ahead tip: braise the roast the day before and reheat in its juices; make the compote while the roast cooks. No dairy used.
Recipes:
- Beef Braised with Pears and Champagne

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Thigh and Chicken Broth Skillet Stew with Apples
Description: Meat. Boneless chicken thighs are browned in a skillet, then simmered with chicken broth, onion, carrot, and chunks of apple until tender. It makes a cozy, one-pan stew for two.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs, Chicken Broth, Gala Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb chicken thighs (assumed total weight). Use 1 cup chicken broth (remaining half carton), 1 apple, 1 onion, 2 carrots, 1 tbsp olive oil. No dairy used.
Recipes:
- Braised Chicken Thighs and Apples
- Chicken with Leeks and Apples
- Chicken, Leek and Apple Stew Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef with Onions and Rice
Description: Meat. Ground beef is browned with plenty of sliced onion and served over fluffy white rice. A budget-friendly skillet dinner for two with a little extra for lunch.
Sale items used: 93% Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb ground beef (assumed total weight). Use 2 onions, 3/4 cup dry rice (cooks to about 2 cups), 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder. No dairy used.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
- Southwest Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Friday
Meal: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Red Grapes
Description: Meat. Chicken thighs roast with red grapes and onion wedges until the skin-free meat is juicy and the grapes burst into a light, sweet pan sauce. Serve with the pan juices spooned over the top.
Sale items used: Chicken Thighs, Red Grapes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy 1 lb chicken thighs (assumed total weight, 4 to 5 thighs). Use 1/2 lb red grapes, 1/2 onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. No dairy used.
Recipes:
- Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Fruit
- Pan-Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary
- Simple Roasted Grape Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Chuck Roast (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Gala Apples (x1 3-lb bag): $1.99
- Bartlett Pears (x1 3-lb bag): $2.99
- Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- Organic Chicken Broth (x1 carton): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, dried thyme, white rice, onions, carrots