ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb (was $1.09)
- 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)
- Fresh Black Angus Brisket - $5.99/lb
- Parkview Beef Franks - $4.49 (15 oz)
- 85/15 Ground Beef Patties - $15.19 (3 lb, frozen)
- Chuck & Brisket Angus Beef Burgers - $5.99/lb

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)

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5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: Juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken drumsticks coated in a smoky spice rub and finished with a caramelized BBQ glaze, straight from the oven. Paired with buttered sweet corn on the cob, this is the ultimate no-fuss weeknight BBQ dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack), Burman's Honey BBQ Sauce ($1.69)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 40 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use approximately 2-3 drumsticks per person (8-12 total for 4 people, roughly 3 lbs). Buy one 4-pack of sweet corn for 1 ear per person.
Recipes:
- [Easy Everyday Baked Chicken Drumsticks]
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks ([Fall-off-the-Bone)]
- Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs Recipe ([method applies to drumsticks too)]

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Description: Halved zucchini hollowed into boats and loaded with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, Italian herbs, and topped with melted cheddar cheese. A crowd-pleasing, low-carb-friendly dinner that's easy to prep and bake on a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint), Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese ($1.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 25 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use 4-6 medium zucchini (2 halves per person), and about 1 lb of ground beef total for 4 servings.
Recipes:
- [Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats]
- [Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats]
- [Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats]

Wednesday
Meal: Creamy Chicken Tenderloin and Sweet Corn Chowder
Description: A rich, hearty one-pot chowder loaded with tender chicken pieces, sweet corn cut fresh from the cob, and creamy broth seasoned with smoked paprika and thyme. This comforting bowl is ready in under an hour and uses two sale items for a very budget-friendly meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack - use remaining ears from Monday's purchase)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 35 minutes simmer time)
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (cut into bite-sized pieces) and 2-3 ears of fresh corn cut from the cob to serve 4 people. Double the batch for leftovers.
Recipes:
- [Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder - Skinnytaste]
- [Chicken and Corn Chowder - Food Network]
- [Chicken Street Corn Chowder]

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked Baby Back Pork Ribs with Cucumber and Tomato Side Salad
Description: A full rack of baby back ribs slow-baked low and slow with a homemade dry rub, then finished with a layer of caramelized BBQ sauce for sticky, fall-off-the-bone results. Served alongside a bright, refreshing salad of seedless cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette.
Sale items used: Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs ($3.79/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint), Burman's Honey BBQ Sauce ($1.69)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 2.5-3 hours bake time)
Serving note: Purchase 2 racks of baby back ribs (approximately 4-5 lbs total) for 4 people - count on about 6 ribs per person. Use 2 cucumbers and 1 pint of tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Best Baby Back Ribs ([Oven, Smoker, or Grill)]
- Baked Baby Back Ribs ([Fall Off the Bone Tender)]
- [Baked Baby Back Ribs - Belly Full]

Friday
Meal: Grilled Black Angus Sirloin Steaks with Avocado and Tomato Salad
Description: Juicy USDA Choice Black Angus sirloin steaks seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and chili powder, grilled to a perfect medium-rare and served over a fresh salad of romaine, creamy avocado slices, and sweet cherry tomatoes with a tangy cilantro-lime vinaigrette. A special end-of-week celebration dinner that showcases the sale price on premium beef.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks ($8.99/lb, was $9.99), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 10-15 minutes grill time)
Serving note: Purchase about 2 lbs of sirloin steaks for 4 people (roughly one 8 oz steak per person). Use 2-3 avocados from the 4-pack and 1 pint of tomatoes.
Recipes:
- [Steak and Avocado Salad - Fresh Apron]
- [Grilled Steak Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado - Taste of Home]
- [Steak with Avocado Sauce and Tomato Salad - Food Network]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 3 lbs (for Monday)
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - approx. 1.5 lbs (for Wednesday)
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - 1 lb (for Tuesday)
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - approx. 4-5 lbs / 2 racks (for Thursday)
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - approx. 2 lbs (for Friday)
- Sweet Corn - 1 pack of 4 ears (split between Monday and Wednesday)
- Zucchini - approx. 1.5 lbs / 4-6 medium zucchini (for Tuesday)
- Seedless Cucumbers - 2 each (for Thursday salad)
- Organic Avocados - 1 pack of 4 (for Friday; extras as a snack)
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - 2 pints (Tuesday and Friday/Thursday)
- Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese - 1 block, 8 oz (for Tuesday)
- Burman's Honey BBQ Sauce - 1-2 bottles, 18 oz (for Monday and Thursday)

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Smoked paprika - 1 small jar
- Garlic powder - 1 small jar
- Onion powder - 1 small jar
- Chili powder - 1 small jar
- Cayenne pepper - 1 small jar
- Salt and black pepper - standard pantry
- Brown sugar - small bag (for rib rub)
- Dried cumin - 1 small jar
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs - 1 jar (for zucchini boats)
- Tomato sauce - 1 can (15 oz) (for zucchini boats)
- Chicken broth - 2 cartons (32 oz each) (for chowder)
- Heavy cream or evaporated milk - 1 can or small carton (for chowder)
- All-purpose flour - small bag (for chowder roux)
- Potatoes - 1 lb Yukon Gold (for chowder)
- Butter - 1 stick
- Romaine lettuce - 1-2 heads (for Friday salad)
- Lime - 2 fresh limes (for Friday dressing)
- Fresh cilantro - 1 bunch (for Friday dressing)
- Honey - small bottle (for Friday dressing)
- Foil and parchment paper - for rib baking

DISCLAIMER

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