ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned: $5.99
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef: $6.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99/lb
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs: $1.99/lb
- Italian Links: $8.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99/lb
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95

Vegetables on sale:
- Avocados: $0.69 each
- Organic Zucchini: $2.39/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Italian Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Sheet Pan Dinner
Description: One or two links of Italian chicken sausage are roasted alongside sliced zucchini on a single sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of garlic and herbs brings everything together into a satisfying, colorful weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage ($4.95 pack), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 sausage links (roughly 6 oz), 0.5 lb zucchini sliced into half-moons
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sausage, Zucchini + Tomato Sheet Pan Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
Description: A thin-sliced bone-in pork chop gets a quick pan-sear and a generous brush of hot honey for a sweet, spicy glaze. Fresh avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of salt come together as a cool, creamy salsa that perfectly balances the heat.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops ($2.99/lb), Hot Honey ($1.59), Avocados ($0.69 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop (approximately 0.5 lb), 1 avocado, 1 tablespoon hot honey
Recipes:
- Nashville Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops
- Grilled Marinated Pork Chops and Mango Salsa
- Grilled Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa

Wednesday
Meal: Spareribs with Baked Beans and Zucchini
Description: Rather than committing to a full rack, pick up just a small section of spareribs - roughly 1 lb - and slow-bake them until tender with a smoky-sweet glaze. Serve alongside a portion of hearty baked beans and quick-sauteed zucchini for a backyard-cookout feel right in your kitchen.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs ($1.99/lb), Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans ($4.79), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb)
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Approximately 1 lb spareribs (2 to 3 bones), half a can of baked beans, 0.25 lb zucchini
Recipes:
- Spare Rib "Baked" Beans
- Punti e Fagioli – Spareribs and Beans
- Baked Ribs and Potatoes with Green Beans

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Smash Burgers on Everything Bagels with Avocado
Description: A single 85/15 ground beef patty gets pressed thin and seared hard on a hot skillet for crispy, lacy edges - the hallmark of a great smash burger. Pile it onto a toasted everything bagel half with sliced avocado, cheese if you have it, and your favorite condiments.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 ($5.99/lb), Everything Bagel ($4.89 for 10 oz), Avocados ($0.69 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 pre-formed patty (approximately 0.33 lb), 1 bagel, 1 avocado
Recipes:
- Bacon Avocado Smash Burgers

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Herb Zucchini and Tomato Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the edges turn golden, then finished briefly on the other side for a perfectly flaky center. Herb-seasoned sauteed zucchini and a simple fresh tomato salad round out the plate with bright, summery flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon ($12.99/lb), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb), Athena Greek Herbs ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 0.5 lb), 0.25 lb zucchini, 1 small tomato from pantry or produce
Recipes:
- Grilled Salmon with Zucchini & Tomato Salad
- Grilled Salmon with Marinated Zucchini Greek Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage (x1 pack): $4.95
- Organic Zucchini (1.25 lbs total across the week): $2.99
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Hot Honey (x1 bottle): $1.59
- Avocados (x3 individual): $2.07
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (1 lb): $1.99
- Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans (x1 can): $4.79
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (0.33 lb): $1.98
- Everything Bagel (x1 pack, 10 oz): $4.89
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (0.5 lb): $6.50
- Athena Greek Herbs (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Smoked paprika or chili flakes
- Butter (for searing salmon and pork)
- Your favorite burger condiments (mustard, ketchup, hot sauce)
- 1 small tomato for the Friday salad (grab from produce section, not on sale this week)