ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned: $5.99 (flat price)
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef: $6.99 (flat price)
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99/lb
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs: $1.99/lb
- Italian Links: $8.99 (flat price)
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99/lb
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95 (flat price)

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic Zucchini: $2.39/lb
- Avocados: $0.69 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Baked Pork Spareribs with Garlic Herb Zucchini
Description: A single generous portion of slow-baked pork spareribs is seasoned with garlic and Greek herbs, then roasted low and slow until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. Sliced zucchini is tossed in olive oil and the same herb blend, roasted alongside the ribs until golden and fragrant.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs ($1.99/lb), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb), Athena Greek Herbs ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total
Serving note: 0.75 lb spareribs (roughly 2 to 3 ribs) and 0.5 lb zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini) for 1 person
Recipes:
- Garlic-Herb Slow Cooked Pork Ribs
- Keto Dry Rub Ribs Low Carb Recipe
- Keto Carnivore Slow Cooker Pork Ribs Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado Herb Salsa
Description: One thin-sliced bone-in pork chop is pan-seared over high heat until golden and cooked through, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and Greek herbs. A quick avocado herb salsa made with diced avocado, fresh herbs, lime juice, and a touch of hot honey is spooned over the top for a creamy, bright finish.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops ($2.99/lb), Avocados ($0.69 each), Athena Greek Herbs ($1.99), Hot Honey ($1.59)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop (approximately 0.5 lb), 1 avocado, and roughly 1 teaspoon hot honey drizzle for 1 person
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Avocado and Tomato Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Zucchini with Burrata
Description: Ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and Italian seasoning until everything is caramelized and savory. A fresh ball of burrata is torn over the hot skillet just before serving, melting slightly into the beef and zucchini for a rich, creamy low-carb bowl.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 ($5.99/lb), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb), Burrata ($4.65)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb zucchini (about 1 medium), and one individual burrata portion for 1 person
Recipes:
- Keto Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet Recipe
- Mexican Zucchini and Ground Beef Skillet
- Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Braised Lamb Shank with Herb-Roasted Zucchini
Description: One whole lamb shank is seasoned with Greek herbs, seared until browned, then braised in a covered pan with broth, garlic, and aromatics until the meat is deeply tender and pulls cleanly from the bone. Thick-cut zucchini spears are roasted with olive oil and herbs in the same oven, soaking up the savory drippings for a perfectly matched low-carb side.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned ($5.99 flat), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb), Athena Greek Herbs ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours total
Serving note: 1 full lamb shank (ideal single-serving size at roughly 1 to 1.25 lbs bone-in) and 0.5 lb zucchini for 1 person
Recipes:
- Low-Carb Braised Lamb Shanks
- Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks
- Braised Lamb Shanks

Friday
Meal: Herb-Crusted Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado
Description: A single salmon fillet is coated in Greek herbs and pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until crispy on the outside and silky in the center. Sliced fresh avocado seasoned with lime juice and flaky salt is served alongside as a cool, creamy low-carb complement.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon ($12.99/lb), Avocados ($0.69 each), Athena Greek Herbs ($1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb salmon fillet and 1 whole avocado for 1 person
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon and Avocado Salsa
- Seared Salmon with Avocado Gremolata
- Salmon with Avocado Salsa

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned (x1 shank): $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (0.5 lb): $6.50
- Organic Zucchini (2 lbs, used across all 5 days): $4.78
- Avocados (x2, for Tuesday and Friday): $1.38
- Burrata (x1 package): $4.65
- Athena Greek Herbs (x1 jar): $1.99
- Hot Honey (x1 bottle): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Beef or chicken broth (for braising the lamb)
- Italian seasoning
- Flaky finishing salt