ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb (was $1.09/lb) - PRICE DROP
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - $3.49/lb (sold in 5-lb pkg for $17.45)
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - $3.79/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - $8.99/lb
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - $8.99/lb (was $9.99/lb) - PRICE DROP
- Fresh Black Angus Brisket - $7.67/lb (approx., from flyer)
- Parkview Beef Franks (15 oz) - $4.49

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn and Cucumber Salad
Description: Smoky, crispy-skinned chicken drumsticks get a classic BBQ dry rub and hit the grill for a perfectly charred Memorial Day-inspired weeknight dinner. Served alongside fresh sweet corn on the cob and a quick seedless cucumber side salad for a bright, refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
Serving note: Use 3-4 drumsticks (approx. 0.75-1 lb) for 1 person; 1 ear of sweet corn from the 4-pack; half of 1 seedless cucumber sliced with olive oil and vinegar.
Recipes:
- [The BEST Grilled Chicken Drumsticks]
- Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe ([Crispy Skin, 5 Ingredients)]
- [Perfectly Juicy Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks]

Tuesday
Meal: Asian Chicken Tenderloin and Zucchini Stir-Fry over Rice
Description: Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated in a savory soy-sesame sauce and stir-fried with crisp zucchini for a fast, flavor-packed weeknight dinner with an Asian-inspired flair. Served over a small portion of steamed white rice, this skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approx. 6 oz chicken tenderloins, sliced; 1 small zucchini; 1/3 cup uncooked rice. Scale the sauce (soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic) down to about 1/3 of a standard recipe.
Recipes:
- [Zucchini Stir-fry with Chicken - The Woks of Life]
- [Zucchini Stir Fry with Chicken - WellPlated.com]
- [Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry - Food Network Kitchen]

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Pork Spareribs with Sweet Corn Avocado Salad
Description: Low-and-slow oven-baked St. Louis spareribs get a smoky dry rub and a sticky BBQ glaze, coming out fall-off-the-bone tender with a caramelized crust. Paired with a bright, no-cook summer salad of sweet corn, avocado, seedless cucumber, and fresh tomatoes with a lime vinaigrette.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Spareribs ($2.49/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 20 minutes active (plus 2.5-3 hours oven time)
Serving note: Ask the butcher to cut a smaller portion (approx. 0.75-1 lb of ribs) or freeze the rest. Use 1 ear of corn, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cucumber, and a small handful of cherry tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- [Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Recipe - Fifteen Spatulas]
- [Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce - RecipeTin Eats]
- [Corn Avocado Cucumber Salad - Farmgirl Gourmet]

Thursday
Meal: Skirt Steak Tacos with Avocado and Organic Tomato Pico
Description: Thin strips of grass-fed skirt steak get a bold garlic-lime-chili marinade and a quick sear in a hot skillet for juicy, smoky taco filling that's ready in under 20 minutes. Served in warm tortillas loaded with fresh avocado slices, chunky organic tomato pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime.
Sale items used: Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak ($8.99/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack)
Prep time: 25 minutes (plus optional 1-2 hour marinade)
Serving note: Use approx. 6-8 oz of skirt steak for 1 person; 2 tortillas; 1/2 avocado; a small handful of cherry tomatoes diced into pico with onion, lime, and cilantro.
Recipes:
- [Garlicky Skirt Steak Tacos - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Skirt Steak Tacos - There's Food at Home]
- [Skirt Steak Tacos - Joyful Healthy Eats]

Friday
Meal: Italian Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Cheddar Cheese
Description: A hollowed-out zucchini becomes the perfect vessel for a savory ground beef filling seasoned with Italian herbs and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbly and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This hearty, low-carb Friday dinner uses multiple sale items and doubles as a satisfying and visually impressive meal for one.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 large zucchini (2 halves = 1 serving), approx. 3-4 oz ground beef (freeze the rest in 1-lb portions), a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on top, and a basic tomato/marinara sauce from pantry.
Recipes:
- [Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats - Savory Nothings]
- [Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats - Gimme Delicious]
- [Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats - Alphafoodie]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 1 lb (Family Pack, use 3-4 pieces, freeze rest)
- Chicken Tenderloins - approx. 0.5 lb
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Spareribs - approx. 1 lb (use a small rack portion)
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - approx. 0.5 lb
- Ground Beef Chub - 1 pkg, 5 lb (freeze in 1-lb portions after portioning)
- Sweet Corn - 1 pack of 4 ears (use 2 ears this week)
- Zucchini - 2-3 zucchini
- Seedless Cucumbers - 2 cucumbers
- Organic Avocados - 1 pack of 4 (use 2 this week, refrigerate others)
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - 1 pint
- Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese - 1 block (8 oz)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (2-3 tablespoons total across the week)
- Soy sauce (2-3 tablespoons for stir-fry)
- Sesame oil (1 teaspoon for stir-fry)
- Garlic (1 small head)
- Onion (1 medium)
- Cornstarch (2 tablespoons for stir-fry)
- Rice (1 small bag for Tuesday)
- Flour tortillas or corn tortillas (1 pack, 4-6 tortillas for Thursday)
- Lime (2-3 limes)
- BBQ sauce - 1 bottle (for Monday drumsticks and Wednesday ribs)
- Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin (dry spice rub basics)
- Salt and black pepper
- Tomato sauce or marinara (1 small 15-oz can for Friday zucchini boats)
- Italian seasoning (1 small jar)
- Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar (for salad dressing)
- Honey (optional, for salad dressing)
- Cilantro (fresh, 1 small bunch)

DISCLAIMER

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