ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Provolone
Description: Seared chicken tenderloins are topped with garlicky sauteed mushrooms and melted provolone for a quick, protein-rich dinner. It is a simple one-skillet meal that stays well under the carb limit.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Provolone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb chicken tenderloins (buy a 0.5 lb portion from the family pack, or assume a 1 lb pack and freeze the rest), 4 oz (half a pack) mushrooms, and 2 slices provolone. Roughly 4g net carbs.
Recipes:
- Provolone and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
- Low Carb Spinach, Mushroom, and Chicken Skillet
- Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Multicolored Peppers
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork chops are seared hot and quick, then served over softened, lightly browned peppers. The sweetness of the peppers is enough flavor without any sugary sauce.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb pork chops (assume a 1 lb pack, two or three thin chops, with leftovers frozen) and 1 pepper from the 3-pack, sliced. Roughly 6g net carbs.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Sweet and Hot Peppers Recipe
- Asian Pork Chops with Sesame Broccoli (one pan + keto)
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Bone-In)

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Skillet with Salsa
Description: Shaved steak is quickly stir-fried with sliced peppers and finished with a few spoonfuls of salsa. It comes together in minutes and has plenty of flavor.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use half of the shaved steak package for this meal and 1 pepper, with 2 tbsp salsa. Save the other half of the steak and the remaining pepper for another meal. Roughly 7g net carbs.
Recipes:
- Keto Philly Cheese Steak Skillet Dinner
- Keto Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
- Easy Keto Pepper Steak

Thursday
Meal: Braised Bone-In Short Ribs with Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Two bone-in short ribs are slowly braised in broth until tender, with mushrooms added near the end to soak up the juices. This is a rich, cozy dinner with very few carbs.
Sale items used: Bone-In Short Ribs, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours 30 minutes total
Serving note: Use about 1 lb short ribs (2 to 3 ribs, as bone weight is high) and 4 oz (the other half pack) mushrooms. Braise in the oven at 325F with broth, garlic, and herbs. Make-ahead tip: braise a day early and reheat, which also lets you skim the fat. Roughly 4g net carbs.
Recipes:
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine & Mushrooms
- Braised Boneless Short Ribs

Friday
Meal: Baked Ground Beef Meatloaf Muffins with Peppers and Provolone
Description: Ground beef is mixed with diced pepper and egg, then baked in a muffin tin and topped with melted provolone. The portions are easy to reheat, so the extra muffins make a good lunch.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Provolone
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb ground beef (buy 0.5 lb from the family pack, or assume a 1 lb pack), the remaining diced pepper, 1 egg, and 2 slices provolone. Makes 3 to 4 muffins. Roughly 5g net carbs.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1 package): $6.45
- Bone-In Short Ribs (1 lb): $7.49
- 80/20 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.65
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 pack of 3): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg, 8 oz): $1.29
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (x1): $1.49
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Beef or chicken broth
- Dried herbs (thyme, Italian seasoning)
- Eggs
- Onion