ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Zucchini and Corn
Description: Tender chicken tenderloins are pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served alongside sauteed zucchini and a sweet ear of corn. A simple, colorful weeknight skillet dinner ready in well under an hour.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.4 lb chicken tenderloins, half of one organic zucchini (about 0.4 lb), and 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack.
Recipes:
- Zucchini, Corn, and Chicken Skillet (One Pan, 30-Minutes)

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Pork Ribs with Baked Beans and Corn
Description: A modest portion of St. Louis ribs is slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, paired with hearty baked beans and a sweet ear of corn. A comforting, smoky dinner scaled down for one.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 75 minutes (includes low, slow oven roasting; ribs can be seasoned the night before to save time)
Serving note: Use about 0.6 lb ribs (a small cut portioned from the rack), 1 cup baked beans, and 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack.

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks on Brioche Hot Dog Rolls with Kettle Chips
Description: Two uncured beef franks are grilled until snappy and smoky, then tucked into soft brioche hot dog rolls. Serve with a handful of crunchy kettle chips for an easy, satisfying meal.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 beef franks from the 15 oz package, 2 brioche hot dog rolls, and a single serving (about 1 oz) of kettle chips.
Recipes:
- 20-Minute Spiral-Cut Grilled Hot Dogs

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Avocado and Potato Chips
Description: A juicy ground beef patty is grilled or pan-seared and topped with creamy avocado slices on a soft brioche bun. Serve with a side of crispy wavy potato chips for a classic burger night.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Avocados, Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.33 lb ground beef formed into 1 patty, 1 brioche bun, 1 avocado from the 4-pack, and a single serving of wavy potato chips.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Seasoned Beef Skewers with Watermelon and Cantaloupe
Description: A pre-seasoned beef skewer is grilled to juicy perfection and served alongside refreshing slices of watermelon and cantaloupe. A light, flavorful way to end the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Cantaloupe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 seasoned beef skewer (7 oz), 1 wedge (about 1/8) of the whole watermelon, and 1/4 of the cantaloupe, refrigerating the rest for later use.
Recipes:
- Grilled Watermelon And Halloumi Skewers Recipe - Mashed

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (0.4 lb): $0.92
- Organic Zucchini (0.4 lb): $0.96
- Sweet Corn (1 4-pack, used Mon and Tue): $2.39
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (0.6 lb): $1.49
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 pack): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (1 pack): $3.29
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips (1 bag): $1.89
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (0.33 lb): $1.18
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Organic Avocados (1 4-pack): $3.69
- Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips (1 bag): $1.79
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (1 each): $5.99
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49
- Cantaloupe (1 each): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- BBQ sauce (for ribs, if desired)
- Basic seasonings