ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wavy Ground Beef: $4.99 each
- Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki or Carne Asada Beef Skewers: $3.39
- Fresh Organic Chicken Breast: $4.99/lb
- Black Angus Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- Black Angus Fresh Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99
- Grass-Fed Strip Steak: $11.99
- Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99
- Fresh Salmon Side: $8.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Bagged Mini Sweet Corn: $2.39 for 4-pack (high carb - not suitable for low-carb plan)
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $4.49 per 2-lb pkg (fruit - limited use)
- Washington Whole Seedless Grapes: $2.79 per 6-pack (fruit - limited use)

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef and Cheddar Skillet
Description: A satisfying single-serving skillet of seasoned ground beef cooked down with diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper, then topped with melted Happy Farms cheddar for a rich, hearty finish. This low-carb comfort meal comes together quickly in one pan and keeps net carbs well under 20g per serving.
Sale items used: Wavy Ground Beef ($4.99 each), Happy Farms Cheddar ($3.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/3 lb of ground beef (about 150g) from the package, top with 1.5 oz shredded cheddar. Remaining ground beef can be stored in the fridge for other meals.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Beef Skillet Dinner
- Keto Ground Beef Casserole Recipe
- 30-Minute Keto Ground Beef Taco Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Carne Asada Beef Skewers with Garlic Butter Cauliflower
Description: Marc Angelo Carne Asada Beef Skewers are grilled or pan-seared to juicy perfection and served alongside a generous portion of cauliflower florets roasted in garlic butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. The bold, citrusy carne asada marinade pairs beautifully with the buttery cauliflower for a fully satisfying low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Fresh Carne Asada Beef Skewers ($3.39)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One package of skewers ($3.39) is appropriately sized for one person as a main dish. Serve with approximately 1.5 cups of cauliflower florets tossed in 1 tbsp butter and 1 clove minced garlic.
Recipes:
- Keto Carne Asada with Chimichurri Sauce
- Easy Low Carb Carne Asada
- Keto Carne Asada Recipe (Easy and Authentic)

Wednesday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast with Sauteed Green Beans and Cheddar
Description: A single organic chicken breast is rubbed with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then roasted until golden and juicy. It is plated alongside a generous serving of green beans sauteed in butter with garlic, finished with a sprinkle of shredded Happy Farms cheddar on top of the chicken.
Sale items used: Fresh Organic Chicken Breast ($4.99/lb), Happy Farms Cheddar ($3.79)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use one chicken breast at approximately 0.5 lb ($2.50 worth). Top with 1 oz shredded cheddar. Serve with 1.5 cups fresh or frozen green beans sauteed in 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken & Green Beans
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe with Green Beans
- Chicken Green Bean Casserole (Gluten-Free, Keto)

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce and Sauteed Spinach
Description: A single salmon fillet is seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until perfectly crispy, then finished with a simple lemon cream sauce made from heavy cream, lemon juice, and garlic. A bed of baby spinach sauteed in olive oil and garlic rounds out this elegant, protein-rich low-carb dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Salmon Side ($8.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cut one portion of approximately 0.5 lb from the salmon side. The remaining salmon can be refrigerated and used within 2 days or frozen. Serve over approximately 2 cups fresh spinach sauteed down in 1 tbsp olive oil.
Recipes:
- Keto Salmon Recipe with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Keto Creamy Tuscan Salmon
- One Pot Creamy Lemon Salmon Florentine Recipe

Friday
Meal: Teriyaki Beef Skewers over Cauliflower Rice with Cucumber Slaw
Description: Marc Angelo Teriyaki Beef Skewers are grilled or pan-seared and served over a fluffy bed of riced cauliflower cooked in sesame oil and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce to mimic the teriyaki flavor profile. A refreshing cucumber slaw made with sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt adds crunch and brightness to complete the low-carb bowl.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki Beef Skewers ($3.39)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One full package of teriyaki skewers is the right portion for one person. Serve over approximately 1.5 cups riced cauliflower (fresh or frozen). Cucumber slaw uses half a medium cucumber, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and a pinch of sesame seeds. Note - the teriyaki marinade contains some sugar, so keep the rest of the plate strictly low-carb to keep net carbs under 20g.
Recipes:
- Keto Teriyaki Beef on a Stick
- Keto Beef Teriyaki
- Quick and Healthy Teriyaki Beef Bowls (Low Carb)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Wavy Ground Beef (x1 package): $4.99
- Marc Angelo Fresh Carne Asada Beef Skewers (x1 package): $3.39
- Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki Beef Skewers (x1 package): $3.39
- Fresh Organic Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Fresh Salmon Side (0.5 lb portion used, sold as whole side - purchase x1): $8.29
- Happy Farms Cheddar (x1 block, shared across Monday and Wednesday): $3.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Cauliflower (fresh or frozen, approximately 1 small head or 2 bags of frozen riced cauliflower)
- Fresh green beans (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Fresh baby spinach (approximately 2 cups)
- Fresh cucumber (1 medium)
- Garlic (1 small bulb)
- Butter (small quantity)
- Olive oil
- Heavy cream (small quantity for lemon cream sauce)
- Lemon (1 fresh)
- Low-sodium soy sauce (small bottle)
- Sesame oil (small bottle)
- Sesame seeds
- Rice vinegar
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Dried rosemary and thyme
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
- Bell pepper and onion (for Monday skillet)