ALDI Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings: $2.29/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 as a main = $4.58 total, about $1.15 per person
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz: $4.99 each - one 16 oz pack feeds 4 lightly; use 2 packs = $9.98 total, about $2.50 per person
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz: $7.99 each - one 48 oz (3 lb) pack easily feeds 4 = $7.99 total, about $2.00 per person
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb: $5.99 each - need 1.5 lbs for 4 people = 2 packs at $11.98 total, about $3.00 per person
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers: $6.49/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 = $9.74 total, about $2.44 per person
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion: $8.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 = $17.98 total, about $4.50 per person

Why these meals: The chicken wings at $1.15 per person and the ground turkey at about $2.00 per person are the real workhorses of this week, giving you two hearty, satisfying dinners for very little money. The marinated pork strips at $2.50 per person and the 93/7 ground beef burgers at $2.44 per person fill out two more affordable nights with great variety in flavor and cooking style. Salmon is the standout premium pick this week at $4.50 per person, and it earns its one night because it is the only true seafood option and cooks beautifully in under 20 minutes alongside the sale zucchini and grape tomatoes. The Kirkwood ground turkey is a 48 oz package, so buying one gives you a generous 3 lbs for the week, making it one of the best per-pound values on the entire flyer. The grass-fed ground beef was skipped in favor of the 93/7 ground beef burgers to avoid buying two separate ground beef products in the same week and to keep the total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Oven-baked chicken wings are seasoned with pantry spices and roasted at high heat until the skin is golden and crisp, served alongside sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes that are tossed in olive oil and roasted on the same pan. The combination of juicy wings with the lightly caramelized vegetables makes for a simple, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together with almost no prep.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people. Use 1 lb of zucchini (roughly 2 medium zucchini), sliced into half-rounds. Use 1 pkg (10 oz) of Cherub Grape Tomatoes, halved. Roast wings at 425 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, adding vegetables to the pan for the last 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Chicken Zucchini Tomato Bake

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Skillet with Zucchini and Sourdough
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned in a skillet with diced zucchini, garlic, and pantry seasonings, then finished with a splash of chicken broth and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a savory, saucy skillet dinner. Thick slices of Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round are toasted alongside to scoop up every bit of the flavorful pan sauce.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz, Zucchini, Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 lbs (24 oz) of ground turkey from the 48 oz package for 4 people, reserving the remainder for another use. Use 1 lb of zucchini, diced. Use half the loaf of sourdough (about 12 oz worth of slices), roughly 2-3 slices per person.
Recipes:
- Turkey and Zucchini Skillet Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Grape Tomatoes and Avocado
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon portions are seasoned with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then pan-seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until the skin is crisp and the flesh is just cooked through, topped with a quick warm grape tomato pan sauce. Sliced mini avocados are fanned alongside each plate for a creamy, cooling contrast to the savory seared fish.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of salmon (approximately 4 portions at 8 oz each). Use 1 pkg (10 oz) of Cherub Grape Tomatoes, added whole to the pan after searing. Use 4 mini avocados from the 6-pack (one per person), sliced and fanned on the plate.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Florida Grapefruit and Avocado Salsa
- Salmon with Salsa

Thursday
Meal: Smithfield Marinated Pork Strips Stir-Fry with Peaches
Description: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips are sliced and cooked in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, then tossed with sliced fresh peaches and a splash of soy sauce and rice vinegar for a sweet-and-savory pan sauce. The pork and peach combination is bright and summery, served over steamed white rice from the pantry.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz, Peaches
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs (32 oz total) of Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips for 4 people. Use 1 lb of peaches (roughly 3 medium peaches), pitted and sliced into wedges. Serve over 2 cups dry white rice cooked according to package directions.
Recipes:
- Easy Sweet And Sour Pork Stir Fry With Peaches
- Pork and Peach Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Smashed 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Avocado
Description: Loose balls of 93/7 ground beef are pressed flat onto a hot cast-iron skillet or griddle to create thin, crispy-edged smash burgers, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and cooked to a deep brown crust. Each burger is stacked on a Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Bun and topped with sliced mini avocado, grape tomatoes, and a smear of pantry condiments for a Friday-night treat.
Sale items used: Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers, Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz, Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack, Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground beef, divided into 4 portions (roughly 6 oz each) for 4 single-patty burgers. Use 1 pack of Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns (the pack contains 4 buns, which is exactly 1 per person). Use the remaining 2 mini avocados from the 6-pack, sliced. Use 1 pkg (10 oz) of Cherub Grape Tomatoes, halved, as a fresh topping.
Recipes:
- Green Chile And Avocado Cheeseburger On Brioche

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $4.58
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey 48 oz (x1 pack): $7.99
- Smithfield Fresh Marinated Pork Strips 16 oz (x2 packs): $9.98
- Fresh 93/7 Ground Beef Burgers (1.5 lbs): $9.74
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion (2 lbs): $17.98
- Zucchini (2 lbs): $2.38
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes 10 oz pkg (x3 pkgs): $5.97
- Bagged Mini Avocados 6-pack (x1 pack): $2.89
- Peaches (1 lb): $1.39
- Specially Selected Sliced Sourdough Round 24 oz (x1 loaf): $3.49
- Specially Selected Seeded Brioche Burger Buns 10.58 oz (x1 pack): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Red pepper flakes
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- White rice
- Burger condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo)