ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Zucchini and Corn
Description: Tender chicken pieces are pan-seared until golden, then simmered with fresh zucchini and sweet corn kernels for a quick one-skillet dinner. It's a light, colorful meal perfect for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken tenderloins, 1 lb zucchini sliced, 2 ears corn (from 4-pack) cut off cob.
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 half-rack of St. Louis ribs is slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then served alongside hearty baked beans and buttered corn. A comforting, classic backyard-style dinner made easy in the oven.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 90 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb pork ribs, 1 can baked beans (about 1 cup per person), 2 ears corn. Note: total time exceeds 60 minutes; ribs can be seasoned the night before and baked while you prep other things.

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks on Brioche Hot Dog Rolls with Kettle Chips
Description: Juicy uncured beef franks are grilled until lightly charred and nestled into soft brioche hot dog rolls. Served with crunchy kettle chips for an easy, satisfying weeknight 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: 4 franks (from 15 oz pack, 2 per person), 4 hot dog rolls, kettle chips divided between 2 servings.
Recipes:
- 20-Minute Spiral-Cut Grilled Hot Dogs

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Avocado and Potato Chips
Description: Hand-formed beef patties are grilled to juicy perfection and topped with creamy avocado slices on toasted brioche buns. Served with crispy wavy potato chips on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Avocados, Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef formed into 2 patties, 2 brioche buns, 2 avocados (from 4-pack), potato chips divided between 2 servings.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Seasoned Beef Skewers with Watermelon and Cantaloupe
Description: Pre-seasoned beef skewers are grilled to smoky, savory perfection and served with refreshing chunks of sweet watermelon and cantaloupe. A light, satisfying summer-style dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Cantaloupe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 packs seasoned beef skewers (7 oz each, 1 per person), watermelon and cantaloupe cut into wedges/cubes, portioned for 2.
Recipes:
- Grilled Watermelon And Halloumi Skewers Recipe - Mashed

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Sweet Corn (2 packs): $4.78
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (1.5 lb): $3.74
- 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 pack): $1.89
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1 lb): $3.59
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Organic Avocados (1 pack): $3.69
- Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips (1 pack): $1.79
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (2 packs): $11.98
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49
- Cantaloupe (1 each): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter (for corn)
- BBQ sauce or condiments of choice (ketchup, mustard, mayo)