ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Wavy Ground Beef: $4.99 each
- Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki or Carne Asada Beef Skewers: $3.39
- Fresh Organic Chicken Breast: $4.99/lb
- Black Angus Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- Black Angus Fresh Top Sirloin Steak: $9.99
- Grass-Fed Strip Steak: $11.99
- Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99
- Fresh Salmon Side: $8.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Bagged Mini Sweet Corn: $2.39 for 4-pack
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $4.49 per 2-lb pkg
- Washington Whole Seedless Grapes: $2.79 per 6-pack

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Carne Asada Skewer Bowls with Grilled Mini Sweet Corn
Description: Two packs of Marc Angelo Carne Asada Beef Skewers are grilled to juicy perfection and served over seasoned rice with fresh pico de gallo and a squeeze of lime. Grilled mini sweet corn from the 4-pack rounds out the bowl with a smoky, slightly charred sweetness that pairs beautifully with the bold carne asada marinade.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Carne Asada Beef Skewers (x2 packs), Bagged Mini Sweet Corn (1 pack of 4)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 skewer pack per person (each pack contains 2 skewers), plus 2 ears of mini sweet corn per person from the 4-pack
Recipes:
- Easy 30 Minute Carne Asada Bowls
- Grilled Carne Asada Bowls - SueBee Homemaker
- Carne Asada Burrito Bowls - Damn Delicious

Tuesday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Cheddar and Grape Clusters on the Side
Description: One pack of Wavy Ground Beef is divided into four thin patties, smashed hard on a hot cast-iron skillet for crispy, lacy edges, then topped with melted Happy Farms Cheddar and served on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Fresh Cotton Candy Grapes served in small clusters on the side add a cool, sweet contrast to the rich, savory burgers.
Sale items used: Wavy Ground Beef (x1), Happy Farms Cheddar (x1), Cotton Candy Grapes (x1 2-lb pkg)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 smash burger patties per person (roughly 4 oz each), plus a generous handful of grapes per person as a side
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Cheddar Smash Burgers Recipe | HelloFresh
- Smash Burger Recipe - Sugar Spun Run

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Corn on the Cob and a Fresh Herb Butter
Description: Two skin-on portions cut from the Fresh Salmon Side are pan-seared in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden and crispy on the outside and tender and flaky inside, finished with a simple lemon-garlic pan sauce. Two ears of mini sweet corn are boiled or grilled and slathered with a quick fresh herb butter made from softened butter, parsley, and garlic for an elevated yet effortless weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Salmon Side (approx. 1 lb), Bagged Mini Sweet Corn (1 pack of 4, using 2 ears)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 0.5 lb salmon fillet per person, plus 1 ear of mini sweet corn per person
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon + Herbed Butter Sauce
- Crispy Pan Seared Salmon With Herb Butter
- Italian Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Salmon

Thursday
Meal: Teriyaki Chicken Skewer Rice Bowls with Cheddar-Topped Sweet Corn
Description: Two packs of Marc Angelo Teriyaki Beef Skewers are grilled or broiled until caramelized and saucy, then sliced and served over steamed white rice with a drizzle of extra teriyaki glaze and sliced green onions. The remaining two ears of mini sweet corn from the 4-pack are grilled and finished with a sprinkle of shredded Happy Farms Cheddar for a sweet and savory side that complements the bold teriyaki flavors perfectly.
Sale items used: Marc Angelo Fresh Teriyaki Beef Skewers (x2 packs), Bagged Mini Sweet Corn (remaining 2 ears from Monday's pack), Happy Farms Cheddar (x1, shared with Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 skewer pack per person, served over approximately 1 cup cooked rice per person, with 1 ear of cheddar-topped corn per person
Recipes:
- Quick Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl (Amazing Recipe)
- Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe - Dinner at the Zoo

Friday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Night with Grapes for Dessert
Description: One pack of Wavy Ground Beef is seasoned with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion, then cooked down and piled into warm tortillas with generous shreds of Happy Farms Cheddar, sour cream, and your choice of salsa or hot sauce for a classic crowd-pleasing taco night. A bowl of Washington Whole Seedless Grapes serves as a refreshing, naturally sweet dessert that cleanses the palate after all that bold taco flavor.
Sale items used: Wavy Ground Beef (x1), Happy Farms Cheddar (x1, shared across the week), Washington Whole Seedless Grapes (x1 6-pack, using 2 individual bags)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 3 tacos per person using 6 small tortillas total, plus 1 individual bag of grapes per person for dessert
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos Recipe | Ree Drummond | Food Network
- Cheesy Beef and Bean Tacos - Cooking in the Midwest
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos (20 minutes!) - I Heart Naptime

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Marc Angelo Carne Asada Beef Skewers (x2 packs): $6.78
- Marc Angelo Teriyaki Beef Skewers (x2 packs): $6.78
- Wavy Ground Beef (x2 packs): $9.98
- Fresh Salmon Side (approx. 1 lb for 2 people at 0.5 lb per person): $8.29
- Happy Farms Cheddar (x1): $3.79
- Bagged Mini Sweet Corn (x1 4-pack, used across Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday): $2.39
- Cotton Candy Grapes (x1 2-lb pkg): $4.49
- Washington Whole Seedless Grapes (x1 6-pack): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Thursday bowls)
- Small flour or corn tortillas (for Friday taco night)
- Olive oil
- Butter (for herb butter on Wednesday)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Garlic
- Lime
- Cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
- Sour cream
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Burger buns (for Tuesday smash burgers)
- Burger toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, condiments)