ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Mustard-Glazed Roasted Chicken Wings with Zucchini
Description: Chicken wings are tossed in a tangy mustard glaze and roasted until crisp, served alongside caramelized zucchini spears. It's a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings, Organic Zucchini, Inglehoffer Mustard
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken wings and 0.75 lb zucchini for 2 people; 2 tbsp mustard glaze mixed with a little oil and honey (pantry).
Recipes:
- Honey-Mustard Wings Recipe: How to Make It
- Baked Honey Mustard Wings Recipe by Tasty
- Honey Mustard Chicken Wings - Downshiftology

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Beef and Zucchini with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Ground beef is browned and simmered with sliced zucchini and burst grape tomatoes for a savory, saucy skillet dish. Simple seasonings let the fresh produce shine.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb zucchini, and half of a 10-oz grape tomato pkg for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Skillet Beef and Zucchini with Grape Tomatoes
- Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe: How to Make It
- Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (20-Minute Recipe!)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and German Bread
Description: Boneless pork chops are pan-seared to a golden crust and paired with warm sweet-and-sour red cabbage, served with slices of hearty German bread. A comforting, balanced dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple, Deutsche Küche German Bread
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb pork chops (two 8-oz chops) for 2 people; half the jar of red cabbage per person, bread sliced and served warm.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops With Red Cabbage Recipe - That's Nerdalicious
- Stovetop Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Noodles

Thursday
Meal: Seared Carne Picada Tacos with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Diced beef carne picada is seared quickly with onions and spices, then piled into warm tortillas with fresh grape tomatoes for a bright, juicy topping. Fast and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb carne picada and remaining half of the grape tomato pkg for 2 people; use 4-6 small tortillas (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa
- Carne Picada - Mexican braised beef and veggies in a rich, savory sauce!
- Easy Carne Picada Recipe - Perfect for Tacos and Burrito Bowls

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Eye of Round Steak with Roasted Pears and Gala Apples
Description: Lean eye of round steak is seared to a flavorful crust and rests while pears and apples roast until caramelized, creating a sweet-savory autumn plate. Simple and elegant for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Eye of Round, Washington Organic Pears, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb eye of round steak, 1 pear, and 1-2 gala apples for 2 people; let steak rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Garlic-Rosemary Round Steak Recipe - Mashed
- Eye of Round Steak Recipe - Recipes.net
- 18 Delicious Simple Eye of Round Steak Recipes for Beginners - Simply Family Recipes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Organic Zucchini (1.25 lbs): $2.99
- Inglehoffer Mustard (1 each): $2.84
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $4.49
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.99
- Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 each): $2.49
- Deutsche Küche German Bread (1 each): $2.69
- Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada (0.75 lb): $5.24
- Fresh Black Angus Eye of Round (0.75 lb): $5.62
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg): $3.29
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Honey (for mustard glaze)
- Salt and pepper
- Onion (for carne picada)
- Small tortillas
- Taco seasoning or cumin/chili powder