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
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - $8.99/lb
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - $3.79/lb
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - $8.99/lb (was $9.99/lb) - PRICE DROP
- Fresh Black Angus Brisket - $5.99/lb
- Chuck & Brisket Angus Beef Burgers - $5.99/lb
- 85/15 Ground Beef Patties - $15.19 (3 lb, frozen)
- Parkview Beef Franks - $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
- 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

Now let me search for real recipe links for each planned meal.Now I have everything I need. Here is the complete meal plan:

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Chicken Drumsticks with Fresh Tomato Sauce over Rice
Description: Golden-seared chicken drumsticks are slowly braised in a rich sauce of fresh angel sweet tomatoes, garlic, onion, and warm spices until fall-off-the-bone tender. Served over steamed rice, this is a comforting, deeply flavored weeknight one-pan meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 4-6 drumsticks (approx. 1.5 lbs) for 2 people. Use half the pint of tomatoes and reserve the rest for the week.
Recipes:
- [Braised Chicken Thighs and Legs with Tomato - Food Network]
- [Chicken Drumsticks With Tomatoes and Peppers - Olga's Flavor Factory]
- [Saucy Stewed Chicken and Tomatoes with Rice - Eat Simple Food]

Tuesday
Meal: Grilled Grass-Fed Skirt Steak with Charred Zucchini
Description: Marinated skirt steak is grilled over high heat for a beautiful crust and juicy, blushing interior, then sliced thin against the grain. Served alongside herb-oiled zucchini planks grilled until smoky and tender - a bright, summery plate with bold flavor and minimal fuss.
Sale items used: Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak ($8.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active (plus 30-minute marinade), 30 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 12-14 oz of skirt steak for 2 people. Use 1-2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into thick planks.
Recipes:
- [Grilled Skirt Steak and Zucchini with Horseradish-Chive Yogurt - America's Test Kitchen]
- [Grilled Steak and Zucchini - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Skillet Balsamic Skirt Steak with Garlic Zucchini and Tomatoes - The Comfort of Cooking]

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Description: Hollowed zucchini halves are loaded with a savory Italian-seasoned ground beef and tomato filling, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, and baked until bubbling and golden. This hearty oven-baked dish is low-carb, satisfying, and packed with flavor using two sale items.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint - leftover from Monday), Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1/2 lb of ground beef and 2 medium zucchini (4 boats total) for 2 generous servings.
Recipes:
- [Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats - Savory Nothings]
- [Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats - Gimme Delicious]
- [Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats - 12 Tomatoes]

Thursday
Meal: Oven BBQ St. Louis Pork Spareribs with Grilled Sweet Corn
Description: Smithfield St. Louis spareribs are rubbed with a simple smoky spice blend, then wrapped in foil and slow-baked low and slow until the meat practically falls from the bone. A final blast of BBQ sauce under the broiler gives a caramelized, sticky crust - served with buttered sweet corn for a true backyard BBQ experience indoors.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs ($2.49/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39 per 4-pack)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 2.5-4 hours total (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Buy a 2-2.5 lb portion of ribs for 2 people. Grill or boil 2 ears of corn as a side.
Recipes:
- St. Louis Style Ribs Recipe ([Oven Baked) - Cooking LSL]
- [Easy Oven Baked Ribs - The Stay at Home Chef]
- [St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs in Oven - Thyme for the Table]

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Black Angus Sirloin Steak Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Avocado
Description: A perfectly pan-seared USDA Choice sirloin steak - rested and sliced thin - crowns a crisp salad of seedless cucumber, angel sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, greens, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This is a restaurant-worthy Friday night dinner that comes together in under 25 minutes with mostly sale items.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steak ($8.99/lb, was $9.99), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes (remaining from week), Organic Avocados ($3.45 per 4-pack)
Prep time: 20 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 12-16 oz of sirloin for 2 people (one generous steak). Use 1 cucumber, 1/2 pint of tomatoes, and 1 avocado.
Recipes:
- [Steak Salad Recipe - Cooking LSL]
- [Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette - For the Love of Gourmet]
- [Grecian Beef, Tomato and Cucumber Salad - Beef It's What's for Dinner]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale this week at ALDI:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 1.5 lbs @ $0.99/lb - ~$1.49
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - approx. 12-14 oz @ $8.99/lb - ~$7.49
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - approx. 1 lb @ $3.49/lb - ~$3.49 (use half Wed, reserve half)
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - approx. 2-2.5 lbs @ $2.49/lb - ~$5.60
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steak - approx. 12-16 oz @ $8.99/lb - ~$7.49
- Zucchini - approx. 3 medium (about 1 lb) @ $1.19/lb - ~$1.19
- Sweet Corn - 1 four-pack @ $2.39
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - 1 pint @ $2.99 (used across Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Seedless Cucumbers - 2 @ $0.89 each - $1.78
- Organic Avocados - 1 four-pack @ $3.45 (use 1-2 avocados this week)
- Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese - 1 block @ $1.49 (for zucchini boats)
- California Mandarins - 1 three-lb bag @ $2.99 (for snacking and sides)
- Blueberries - 1 pint @ $2.29 (for snacking and sides)

Approximate total for sale items: ~$41.63

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (2-3 tbsp per meal)
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
- Smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, dried Italian seasoning
- 2-3 cups long-grain white rice (for Monday's braise)
- 1 small can (15 oz) tomato sauce (for Wednesday's zucchini boats)
- 1 small can (2 tbsp) tomato paste
- BBQ sauce of your choice - 1 bottle (for Thursday's ribs)
- Balsamic vinegar (for Friday's salad dressing)
- Dijon mustard (1 tsp, for Friday dressing)
- Honey (1 tsp, for Friday dressing)
- Mixed salad greens - 1 small bag (for Friday's steak salad)
- Dried herbs: thyme, oregano, bay leaves, basil
- Aluminum foil (essential for Thursday's ribs)
- 1 small onion (for Monday and Wednesday)
- 4-5 garlic cloves (for multiple meals)
- Mozzarella or shredded cheddar - optional extra for zucchini boats (cheddar covered by ALDI sale item)

DISCLAIMER

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