ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Chicken Tenderloin Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Tender chicken tenderloins are pan-cooked, shredded or chopped, and tossed in tangy BBQ sauce. Piled onto three soft Hawaiian sweet rolls for a sweet and smoky one-person dinner.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Burman's BBQ Sauce, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb chicken tenderloins (assumed total weight 0.5 lb, you will buy a 1 lb pack and freeze or save the rest for Friday-style use) with 3 rolls and about 3 tbsp BBQ sauce. Leftover rolls keep for a day or two as a side.
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
- Baked BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls {20 Minute Recipe}
- Easy Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are seared quickly until golden, then served with garlic-butter baby bella mushrooms. A fast, savory dinner sized for one.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb pork chops (assumed total weight 0.5 lb, 2 thin chops) and the full 8-oz package of mushrooms with 2 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
- Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pork Chops (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)
- Buttery Skillet Pork Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Sandwiches with Provolone
Description: Shaved steak is sauteed with sliced multicolored peppers and onion, then melted under provolone. Spooned into a toasted roll for a hearty single sandwich.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Happy Farms Provolone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the shaved steak package (about 6 oz) and 1 pepper, with 2 slices provolone. Save the other half of the steak for a second sandwich or freeze it. Serve on a Hawaiian roll or a toasted bun from Monday's pack.
Recipes:
- Cheesesteak Skillet
- Skillet Shaved Steak Sandwich Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pepper Nacho Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef and diced peppers are simmered with salsa, then spooned over tortilla chips. Topped with melted provolone for a one-pan nacho dinner.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Salsa, Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips, Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight 0.5 lb), 1 pepper, 1/3 cup salsa, a big handful of chips, and 2 slices provolone. Drain the beef fat before adding the salsa.
Recipes:
- One Pot Nacho Beef Skillet
- Nacho Beef Skillet Recipe
- Cast Iron Skillet Nachos

Friday
Meal: Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bite Bake
Description: Pretzel bites are baked with deli-sliced buffalo chicken and melted provolone until bubbly. A salty, spicy, cheesy dish for one.
Sale items used: ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken, Park Street Deli Pretzel Bites, Provolone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the pretzel bites package, the full buffalo chicken package, and 1 slice provolone. Bake at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes in a small oven-safe dish.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ranch Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Recipe
- Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites
- Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Recipe - Irresistible Game Day Snack

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $1.15
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pkg): $1.29
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1): $6.45
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.49
- Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.65
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1): $2.45
- Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce (x1): $2.99
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45
- Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips (x1): $1.89
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (x1): $1.49
- ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken (x1): $3.19
- Park Street Deli Savory Pretzel Bites (x1): $4.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, olive oil, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper