ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: Two juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared golden in a skillet and finished with sauteed baby bella mushrooms in a simple garlic butter sauce. Served over a fluffy ready-to-eat rice cup, this is a satisfying and flavorful weeknight dinner built almost entirely from sale items.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (roughly 2 small thighs); assumed purchase weight is 1 lb from the family pack, with the remainder stored for another use. Use half the 8-oz mushroom package (about 4 oz). One rice cup serves one perfectly.
Recipes:
- Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Polska Kielbasa with Black Beans, Avocado, and Salsa
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is browned in a hot skillet until caramelized, then tossed with seasoned black beans and topped with fresh avocado slices and a spoonful of cantina salsa. This bold, smoky, and hearty one-pan meal comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Avocados, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third to one-half of the kielbasa link (roughly 4-5 oz); refrigerate the rest for another meal. Use half the can of black beans (about 3/4 cup). Use 1 avocado and 2-3 tablespoons of salsa.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa Black Bean Skillet
- 15-Minute Mexican Skillet Recipe with Sausage, Rice & Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Peaches and Mini Cucumbers
Description: A portion of marinated pork loin filet is roasted in the oven until tender and juicy, then served alongside sweet sliced fresh peaches and cool crisp mini cucumber rounds for a bright summer plate. The pre-marinated pork keeps prep minimal while delivering big flavor with almost no effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Peaches, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 40 minutes (including 25-30 minutes roasting time)
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin filet; assumed purchase weight is 1 lb, with the remainder refrigerated or frozen for later use. Slice 1 fresh peach and 2-3 mini cucumbers for the side. Make-ahead note: the pork can be roasted earlier in the day and sliced cold or rewarmed at dinner.
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin With Peaches
- Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Thursday
Meal: Homemade Pizza with Pizza Dough, Spicy Pizza Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, and Ham
Description: A single personal-sized pizza is stretched from fresh pizza dough, spread with zesty spicy pizza sauce, loaded with shredded mozzarella, and topped with thin slices of uncured quarter-sliced ham for a satisfying homemade pizza night. The whole pizza bakes up crispy and golden in about 12-15 minutes and is far better than delivery at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham
Prep time: 35 minutes (including 10 minutes dough rest and 12-15 minutes baking)
Serving note: The 16-oz dough ball makes one generous personal pizza for one. Use about 3-4 tablespoons of pizza sauce, roughly 3/4 cup (about 3 oz) of shredded mozzarella, and approximately 0.25 lb of ham (assumed purchase weight 0.25 lb). Leftover sauce and mozzarella can be stored for later use.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Lamb Steaks with Strawberries and Parmesan
Description: A single lamb steak is seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a beautiful crust, then plated with fresh sliced strawberries and a shaving of salty Parmesan for an elegant and unexpected flavor combination that highlights the richness of the lamb. This restaurant-quality dinner is simple to execute and makes a memorable end to the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Strawberries, Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lamb steak at approximately 0.5 lb; assumed purchase weight is 0.5 lb. Slice about 4-5 fresh strawberries from the 1-lb package; enjoy the rest as a snack or dessert. Shave or grate about 1 tablespoon of Parmesan over the plate.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pack, 8 oz): $1.29
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (x1): $1.65
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pack, 13-14 oz): $2.89
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Avocados (x1): $0.59
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb): $2.99
- Peaches (1 lb, approximately 2 peaches): $1.39
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pack, 16 oz): $1.69
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (x1 pack): $1.19
- Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce (x1 jar): $1.09
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (x1 bag, 16 oz): $3.29
- Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham (0.25 lb): $1.12
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Strawberries (x1 pack, 1 lb): $1.89
- Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese (x1 pkg, 8 oz): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Cooking spray (optional, for pizza pan)