ALDI Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The beef for shawarma lands in the middle of the ranking and earns its own night as a flavorful, affordable weeknight option. Ahi tuna at $8.99/lb is the clear premium item on this flyer, so it gets one night only, and even then a modest 2-lb purchase keeps the splurge reasonable. The week leans on fresh produce from the sale - zucchini, Brussels sprouts, and carrots - to add variety and color without padding the total, and the watermelon and grapes pull double duty as side refreshers across multiple nights without adding extra shopping list lines.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini
Description: Chicken wings are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper, then baked at 425 degrees until the skin is golden and crispy, about 40 to 45 minutes. Sliced zucchini is tossed in olive oil and roasted on a second sheet pan alongside the wings for a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Zucchini
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people. Use 1.5 lbs of zucchini, sliced into half-moons. Total time is about 60 minutes; slide the zucchini into the oven during the last 20 minutes of the wings' cook time so both finish together.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Crispy & Easy)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Belly with Glazed Carrots
Description: Thick slices of Fresh Pork Belly Slab are scored and pan-seared in a cast iron skillet until the fat renders and the exterior is deeply browned and caramelized, then finished with a honey-soy glaze. Organic Baby Peeled Carrots are simmered in a small amount of butter, brown sugar, and water until tender and glossy, served alongside as a sweet counterpoint.
Sale items used: Fresh Pork Belly Slab, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (16-oz bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 35 minutes cook time
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Pork Belly Slab, sliced into 4 equal portions. Use one 16-oz bag of Organic Baby Peeled Carrots for the full table.
Recipes:
- Glazed Pork Belly Recipe
- Pan Seared Pork Chops With Glazed Carrots

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Shawarma Bowls with Hummus and Cucumber
Description: Fresh Beef for Shawarma is seasoned with cumin, turmeric, coriander, and garlic, then cooked in a hot skillet until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Served over rice with a generous scoop of Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups and sliced cucumber for a bright, Middle Eastern-inspired bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef for Shawarma, Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (12 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 15 minutes cook time
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Fresh Beef for Shawarma for 4 people. Use one 12-oz Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups container, spooned generously over each bowl. Start rice before the beef so everything finishes at the same time.
Recipes:
- Middle Eastern-Spiced Beef Shawarma Bowls Recipe
- Beef Shawarma Hummus

Thursday
Meal: Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Description: Ahi Tuna Steaks are coated in sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper, then seared in a very hot skillet for 90 seconds per side, leaving the center rare and silky. Brussels Sprouts are halved, tossed with olive oil and a splash of soy sauce, and roasted at 400 degrees until the cut sides are caramelized and the outer leaves are crisp.
Sale items used: Ahi Tuna Steaks, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes oven time for sprouts
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Ahi Tuna Steaks for 4 people, roughly one generous steak per person. Use one 1-lb pkg of Brussels Sprouts. Roast the sprouts first and tent them with foil while you sear the tuna, which takes only 3 minutes total, so dinner is on the table in under 35 minutes.
Recipes:
- Seared Ahi Tuna with Brussel Sprouts

Friday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wings with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce and Watermelon
Description: A second round of chicken wings is seasoned differently this time with lemon zest, oregano, and garlic for a bright, herby profile, then baked at 425 degrees until shatteringly crisp. Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers are served as a cool dipping sauce alongside, and thick slices of Whole Seedless Watermelon make a refreshing, no-cook finish to the week.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers (3.5 oz), Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 3 lbs of chicken wings for 4 people. Purchase 2 units of Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers (choose Tzatziki) so each person has a generous portion for dipping. Use one Whole Seedless Watermelon, sliced into wedges for the table. Total time is about 60 minutes; prep the watermelon while the wings bake.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (6 lbs total, 3 lbs each for Monday and Friday): $10.14
- Fresh Pork Belly Slab (2 lbs): $5.98
- Fresh Beef for Shawarma (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- Ahi Tuna Steaks (2 lbs): $17.98
- Zucchini (1.5 lbs): $1.79
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (1 x 16-oz bag): $1.49
- Brussels Sprouts (1 x 1-lb pkg): $2.39
- Park Street Deli Hummus Mini Cups (1 x 12-oz container): $3.45
- Park Street Deli Hummus or Tzatziki Snackers (x2 units): $2.78
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Ground coriander
- Sesame seeds
- Lemon (for zest)
- Dried oregano
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Long-grain white rice (for shawarma bowls)
- 1 cucumber (for shawarma bowls)