ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99 (per pack)
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Pork: $3.99/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99 (per pack)
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85 (per pack)
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99 (per pack)
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. pkg
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. pkg
- Season's Steamable Medley: $1.79 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Drumsticks with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then seared in a skillet until the skin is golden and crispy. A handful of sliced Baby Bella mushrooms are sauteed in the same pan with butter and fresh herbs for a rich, low-carb side.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of drumsticks (roughly 2-3 pieces) from the family pack; freeze the remainder for later use. Use half of one 8-oz. pkg of Baby Bella mushrooms (about 4 oz.) for this meal.

Tuesday
Meal: Seasoned Chicken and Steamable Vegetable Skillet
Description: One unit of pre-seasoned chicken is sliced and pan-cooked until golden, then tossed with a full bag of steamable vegetable medley for a quick and satisfying low-carb skillet meal. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes finish the dish with brightness and heat.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 unit of Seasoned Chicken ($1.15) and 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley ($1.79); the steamable bag is portioned well for a single serving.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken and Vegetables - Powered By Mom

Wednesday
Meal: Seared Beef Tenderloin with Cucumber and Mushroom Salad
Description: A 0.5 lb portion of beef tenderloin is seasoned simply with salt and pepper and seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a perfect medium, letting the natural flavor of the cut shine. Thinly sliced cucumbers and the remaining Baby Bella mushrooms are tossed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh dill for a crisp, refreshing low-carb salad alongside.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin, Cucumbers, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumed total weight of tenderloin purchased is 0.5 lb at $2.99/lb, costing approximately $1.50; ask the butcher counter to cut a single portion if available, or freeze the remainder. Use the remaining 4 oz. of Baby Bella mushrooms from Monday's pack and half of the cucumber package.
Recipes:
- Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Mushrooms - Keto Cooking Wins
- Beef Tenderloin with Garden Salad - Strawberry Cream Kitchen

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Fresh Pork with Steamable Vegetable Medley
Description: A 0.5 lb pork chop or loin portion is seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic, and black pepper, then pan-seared until cooked through with a caramelized crust. A bag of Season's Steamable Medley is microwaved and served alongside, tossed with a little butter and salt for a complete low-carb plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork, Season's Steamable Medley
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assumed total weight of fresh pork purchased is 0.5 lb at $3.99/lb, costing approximately $2.00; choose a single pork chop or ask for a small loin portion. Use 1 bag of Season's Steamable Medley for the side.

Friday
Meal: Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Cucumber Slices
Description: One Ahi tuna steak is coated in sesame seeds and seared in a very hot skillet for just 60 to 90 seconds per side, leaving the center rare and silky. Sauteed Baby Bella mushrooms and cool cucumber slices dressed with rice vinegar and a pinch of sea salt complete this elegant, nearly zero-carb plate.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One pack of Ahi Tuna Steaks is used for this meal; if the pack contains two steaks, refrigerate the second for a next-day lunch. Use one 8-oz. pkg of Baby Bella mushrooms and the remaining half of the cucumber package from Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Jennifer's Keto Ahi Tuna with Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Keto Tuna Steak Dinner with Spinach and Mushrooms | Carb Manager
- Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks (Best Seasoning + Marinade) - Little Pine Kitchen

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (0.5 lb used, family pack purchased - freeze remainder): $0.45
- Seasoned Chicken (x1 unit): $1.15
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags): $3.58
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Pork (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (x1 pack): $8.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 packs, 8 oz. each): $2.58
- Cucumbers (x1 pack): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh or dried dill
- Red wine vinegar
- Sesame seeds
- Rice vinegar