ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week at ALDI is built around meat meals, so all five dinners stay simple for a kosher kitchen. The 3 lbs of Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs at $7.47 cover two nights, the stew on Wednesday and the roasted thighs with red grapes on Friday. The $3.98 family pack of chicken breasts goes into Monday's pan-seared chicken with sauteed apples, which uses the $1.99 bag of New York Gala Apples. Tuesday is your slow-braised chuck roast with pear compote, so start it in the morning or the day before, and Thursday's skillet ground beef with rice is a quick break after that. Most of the rest comes from your pantry, and the $1.39 pound of California Red Grapes finishes the week with a sweet, easy Friday.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Apples
Description: Meat. Chicken breasts are seared in olive oil, then topped with apples sauteed with cinnamon and a splash of Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth. Sweet and savory, ready quickly.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, New York Gala Apples, Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, 4 apples from the 3-lb bag of New York Gala Apples (1 bag), 1 Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth (shared with Wednesday and Friday).
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. The Fresh Seasoned Chuck Roast is braised covered in the oven with Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth until tender, served with a simple compote of Washington Bartlett Pears simmered with cinnamon. Leftovers make good sandwiches.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chuck Roast, Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth, Washington Bartlett Pears
Prep time: 180 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fresh Seasoned Chuck Roast, 1 Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth, 3-lb bag Washington Bartlett Pears (about 4 pears for the compote, rest as snack). Total time is about 3 hours: braise at 300F in the morning or the day before and reheat gently.

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Thigh and Chicken Broth Skillet Stew with Apples
Description: Meat. Boneless thighs are browned in olive oil, then simmered in Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth with onion and carrot until tender. Hearty and brothy, finished with fresh parsley.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, 1 Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth. Onion and carrots from pantry.
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. Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef is browned in a skillet with onions, garlic, and cumin, then served over rice. Quick and filling.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef; onion, garlic, cumin and rice from pantry.
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. Boneless thighs are roasted at 425F in a baking dish with Red Grapes and olive oil until the grapes burst and the chicken is browned. Serve with roasted potatoes from the pantry.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, 1 lb California Red Grapes. Potatoes from pantry.
Recipes:
- Chicken Thighs with Roasted Fall Fruit
- Pan-Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary
- Simple Roasted Grape Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (3 lbs): $7.47
- Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Fresh Seasoned Chuck Roast (2 lbs): $13.98
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears (1 bag): $2.99
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- Simply Nature Organic Chicken Broth (x3): $5.67

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Garlic
- Onions
- Carrots
- Fresh parsley
- Rice
- Potatoes