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 pack of Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage is sliced and roasted on a sheet pan alongside thick-cut zucchini rounds, all tossed in olive oil and Italian seasoning for a hands-off, flavorful weeknight dinner. The caramelized edges on both the sausage and zucchini create a deeply satisfying meal that comes together with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage ($4.95), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use the full $4.95 sausage pack (typically 4 links) split evenly, plus about 0.75 lb of zucchini sliced into thick rounds, split between 2 plates.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
- Sausage, Zucchini + Tomato Sheet Pan Dinner

Tuesday
Meal: Hot Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
Description: Two thin-sliced bone-in pork chops are pan-seared until golden, then finished with a sticky hot honey glaze that balances heat and sweetness perfectly. A simple avocado salsa made with diced fresh avocado, lime juice, and cilantro brings brightness and creaminess to cut through the richness of the pork.
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: Buy about 1 lb of pork chops (roughly 2 chops), 1 avocado diced for salsa, and use about half the bottle of hot honey for glazing.
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: A manageable 2 lb portion of Smithfield Spareribs is seasoned and oven-roasted low and slow until tender, then served alongside a warm can of Dakota's Baked Beans and sauteed zucchini for a classic BBQ-style comfort dinner at home. This hearty midweek meal delivers big flavor at a low cost by leaning on sale-priced ribs and pantry-friendly sides.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs ($1.99/lb), Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties ($4.79), Organic Zucchini ($2.39/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 90 minutes total
Serving note: Buy 2 lbs of spareribs (ask the butcher to cut the rack down if needed), one can of baked beans, and about 0.5 lb of zucchini sauteed with garlic and olive oil.
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: Fresh 85/15 ground beef is formed into thin patties and smashed onto a hot skillet for crispy, lacy-edged smash burgers loaded with melted cheese, and served on toasted everything bagels for a creative and satisfying twist on burger night. Sliced avocado adds creamy richness in place of standard condiments, making this feel like a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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: Buy 1 lb of ground beef patties to make 2 smash burgers per person (4 thin patties total), use 2 bagels from the pack, and slice 1 avocado between both servings.
Recipes:
- Bacon Avocado Smash Burgers

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Herb Zucchini and Tomato Salad
Description: Two fresh salmon fillets are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crispy, then finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs for a simple yet elegant Friday dinner. A side of herb-tossed sauteed zucchini and a quick chopped tomato salad with olive oil and Athena Greek Herbs rounds out the plate with Mediterranean-inspired brightness.
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: Buy 1 lb of salmon (two 8 oz fillets), about 0.5 lb of zucchini, and use the Athena Greek Herbs to season both the zucchini and the tomato salad.
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 (2 lbs total across the week): $4.78
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Hot Honey (x1 bottle): $1.59
- Avocados (x3 individual): $2.07
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (2 lbs): $3.98
- Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties (x1 can): $4.79
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (1 lb): $5.99
- Everything Bagel (x1 pack, 10 oz): $4.89
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (1 lb): $12.99
- Athena Greek Herbs (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Lemon
- Lime
- Cilantro
- Cheese slices (for smash burgers)
- Tomatoes (for Friday salad)
- Butter