ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

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

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

Now let me search for real recipe links for each planned meal.Now I have all the recipe links needed. Here is the complete meal plan:

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Grass-Fed Skirt Steak with Sauteed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Description: Juicy skirt steak is seared in a cast iron skillet and served alongside garlic-sauteed zucchini and sweet cherry tomatoes. This one-pan dinner is fast, bold in flavor, and perfectly low-carb.
Sale items used: Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak ($8.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of skirt steak, 1 small zucchini sliced, and a small handful (~1/3 cup) of cherry tomatoes. Season with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- [Skillet Balsamic Skirt Steak with Garlic Zucchini and Tomatoes]
- [Keto Steak Zucchini Skillet]
- Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri ([Churrasco)]

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken drumsticks are coated in buttery parmesan and garlic, giving you a satisfying crunch without any breading. Served alongside a cool, refreshing cucumber and cherry tomato salad dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 drumsticks (approx. 12 oz raw), half a cucumber sliced, and a small handful of cherry tomatoes halved. Dress salad with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp red wine vinegar.
Recipes:
- Parmesan Baked Chicken Drumsticks ([Keto)]
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks ([Whole30, Low Carb)]
- Cucumber Tomato Salad ([Low Carb Spark)]

Wednesday
Meal: Keto Ground Beef Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats
Description: Hollowed-out zucchini halves are stuffed with seasoned ground beef, tomato paste, cream cheese, and topped with melted cheddar - all the flavors of a cheeseburger with zero bun and only ~4-5 net carbs. This is a hearty, satisfying baked dinner perfect for midweek.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint, optional diced addition)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 lb ground beef and 1 medium zucchini (2 boat halves) for 1 person. Add a small sprinkle of shredded cheddar on top.
Recipes:
- Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Boats ([Cheeseburger Filling)]
- Keto Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Beef ([4g Net Carbs)]
- [Ground Beef Zucchini Boats - MyKetoPlate]

Thursday
Meal: Memphis-Style Oven-Baked Pork Spareribs with Avocado Cucumber Salad
Description: Smithfield St. Louis spareribs are coated in a sugar-free dry rub and slow-baked low and slow in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender. Paired with a cool, creamy avocado and cucumber side salad to balance the smoky, savory ribs.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs ($2.49/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 2.5-3 hours baking
Serving note: Use about 4-5 rib bones (~1 lb) for 1 person. For the salad: half a cucumber, half an avocado, drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.
Recipes:
- [Keto Oven Baked Memphis-Style Pork Ribs]
- [Juicy Keto Ribs - Oven Baked Recipe]
- Easy Oven Baked Ribs ([Low Carb with Jennifer)]

Friday
Meal: Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins with Avocado Tomato Salsa
Description: Chicken tenderloins are marinated in a bright cilantro-lime mixture and seared in a cast iron skillet until golden and juicy. Topped with a fresh chunky avocado and cherry tomato salsa for a vibrant, restaurant-quality low-carb Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4-5 oz of chicken tenderloins (3-4 pieces), half an avocado diced, and about 8-10 cherry tomatoes halved. Marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes in lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil.
Recipes:
- Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa ([Keto) - Gimme Delicious]
- Keto Chicken Tenders ([Crispy, Baked and Easy) - Wholesome Yum]
- Chicken and Avocado Skillet ([Low Carb/Keto)]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - approx. 6-8 oz
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 1 lb (3-4 drumsticks)
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - approx. 6 oz
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - approx. 1/3 lb
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - approx. 1 lb (purchase smallest available portion; freeze leftovers)
- Zucchini - 2 medium (approx. 1 lb)
- Seedless Cucumbers - 2 whole
- Organic Avocados - 1 pack of 4 (use 1.5 over the week; refrigerate the rest)
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - 1 pint
- Organic Sweet Corn - optional side (skip or use sparingly to stay under 20g net carbs)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil - approx. 1/4 cup
- Garlic (fresh or powder) - 1 small bulb or 1 tsp powder
- Salt and black pepper - standard amounts
- Paprika (smoked preferred) - 1 tsp
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Chili powder - 1 tsp
- Fresh or dried cilantro - small bunch or 1 tsp dried
- 1 lime (for chicken marinade and salad dressing)
- 1 lemon (for salad dressing)
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tbsp
- Grated parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese - 2 oz
- Butter - 1 tbsp (for drumstick recipe)
- Cream cheese - 1 oz (for zucchini boats)
- Tomato paste - 1 small can (for zucchini boats)
- Dijon mustard - 1 tsp (for zucchini boats)
- Sugar-free BBQ dry rub spices: oregano, celery salt, cayenne, brown sugar substitute (for ribs)
- Chicken broth - 1/4 cup (optional, for zucchini boats)

DISCLAIMER

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