ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes and Cucumber Salad
Description: Juicy drumsticks are seasoned and baked until crispy, served alongside golden roasted potatoes. A cool, tangy cucumber salad rounds out the plate with fresh crunch.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: About 1.5 lb drumsticks (roughly 6-8 pieces) for 2 people; half of the 24-oz potato bag roasted; half of the 16-oz cucumber pkg for salad.
Recipes:
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe
- Herby Chicken with Crispy Potatoes and a Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Farfalle with Marinara
Description: Savory browned ground beef is simmered in a rich marinara sauce and tossed with tender farfalle pasta. A quick, comforting weeknight classic ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Reggano Farfalle or Rotini, Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb ground beef, half the 12-16 oz box of farfalle, and the full 23.5-24 oz jar of pasta sauce for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Farfalle and Meat Sauce
- Beef Pasta With Ground Beef, Vegetables & farfalle Pasta
- Ground beef and bow tie pasta skillet with tomato sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Potatoes and Tomato Salad
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are pan-seared until golden and juicy, plated with crispy potatoes. A simple fresh tomato salad adds brightness to balance the richness.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 1 lb pork chops for 2 people; remaining half of the potato bag from Monday; 0.5 lb Roma tomatoes sliced for salad.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops and Potatoes in Tomato Pepper Sauce
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe
- Lemony Pork Chops, Tomatoes, and Potatoes -- A Sheet Pan Dinner

Thursday
Meal: Popcorn Shrimp Stir Fry with Asian Vegetables and Rice
Description: Crispy popcorn shrimp is tossed with a savory Asian stir-fry sauce and colorful frozen vegetable medley. Served over fluffy jasmine rice for a quick, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp, Season's Choice Asian Medley or Broccoli Stir Fry, Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Half the 18-oz popcorn shrimp bag, full 12-oz frozen vegetable bag, and about 1 cup dry rice (from the 32-oz bag) for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Shrimp Stir Fry with Vegetables
- Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
- Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Grilled Tuna Steaks with Avocado and Cucumber Rice Bowl
Description: Lightly seasoned tuna steaks are grilled to a perfect sear and served over rice with creamy avocado slices. Fresh cucumbers add a crisp, refreshing finish to the bowl.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 tuna steaks (12 oz each), 2 avocados, remaining half of the cucumber pkg, and remaining rice from Thursday's bag for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Tuna Avocado Cucumber Salsa
- Seared Ahi Tuna Rice Bowl
- Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl with Avocado and Cucumber

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lb): $1.34
- U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $3.99
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $3.22
- Reggano Farfalle (1 box): $1.09
- Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.19
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.19
- Roma Tomatoes (0.5 lb): $0.43
- Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp (1 bag, 18 oz): $5.99
- Season's Choice Asian Medley (1 bag, 12 oz): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine or Basmati Rice (1 bag, 32 oz): $4.29
- Burman's Asian Stir Fry Sauce (1 bottle): $2.29
- Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks (2 units): $9.70
- Avocados (2 each): $1.18

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Vinegar or lemon juice for cucumber and tomato salads