ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Butt Roast with Apple Cider Glaze
Description: A small 2 lb pork butt roast is slow-roasted until tender and brushed with a reduced apple cider glaze. It makes dinner for two with enough leftovers for sandwiches or lunch.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, Nature's Nectar Apple Cider, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assumes a 2 lb roast (about 4 oz cooked per person at dinner, plus leftovers). Use 3/4 cup cider for the glaze and braising, and 1 sliced gala apple under the roast. Total time is about 3 hours at 300F, so season it in the morning or the night before and let it roast while you do other things. Reduce the glaze for 10 minutes while the roast rests.
Recipes:
- The Best Easy Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Roast
- Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Pot Roast with Apple Cider Glaze

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Pan Sauce and Roasted Grapes
Description: Boneless thighs are seared until golden, then finished with a quick pan sauce. Red grapes roast alongside until jammy and sweet.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, California Red Grapes, Nature's Nectar Apple Cider
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1 lb thighs (4 thighs, 2 per person) and 3/4 lb grapes. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup leftover cider and 1/4 cup water or broth, then add 1 tbsp butter. Roast grapes at 425F for 15 minutes while the chicken sears.
Recipes:
- Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Grapes and Rosemary
- Pan-Roasted Chicken with Grapes and Rosemary
- Roasted Grape Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Sour Cream Apple Slaw
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter for a fast, rich main. A crisp slaw of gala apple and cabbage mix is dressed with sour cream and lemon.
Sale items used: Toss 'n Serve Shrimp, Friendly Farms Sour Cream, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag of shrimp (assumed about 12 oz, enough for 2). For the slaw, use 1 sliced apple, 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix, 3 tbsp sour cream, and a squeeze of lemon. Use 2 tbsp butter and 3 garlic cloves for the shrimp. Save the remaining sour cream for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp (20-Minute Recipe) - Healthy Recipes Blog
- Apple Slaw Recipe - Food Network

Thursday
Meal: Hearty Beef Chili with Sour Cream and Oyster Crackers
Description: Ground beef simmers with chili mix and tomatoes into a thick, warming bowl for two. It is topped with sour cream and crunchy oyster crackers.
Sale items used: 93% Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Chef's Cupboard Hearty Soup or Chili Mix, Friendly Farms Sour Cream, Savoritz Oyster Crackers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1 lb ground beef (the family pack is sold as a 4-lb pkg, so buy a single 1 lb portion if available, otherwise freeze the rest in portions). Use 1 chili mix pack, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 cup water. Top each bowl with 2 tbsp sour cream and a handful of oyster crackers. Simmer 30 minutes; leftovers reheat well.
Recipes:
- Classic Beef Chili
- Hearty Chili Recipe
- The Best Classic Chili

Friday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Chicken Breasts with Roasted Pears and Italian Cheese
Description: Chicken breasts and pear wedges roast together on one pan until golden. Shaved Italian cheese melts over the top at the end.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Washington Bartlett Pears, Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assumes 1 lb chicken breasts (2 breasts) and 2 pears cut in wedges, with 1/4 cup shaved cheese. Roast at 425F for 22 to 25 minutes until chicken reaches 165F. Add the cheese for the last 3 minutes.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Chicken with Prosciutto Pears and Parmesan
- Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Pears
- Sheet Pan Italian Style Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (2 lbs): $3.98
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Toss 'n Serve Shrimp (x1 pack): $6.99
- 93% Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Nature's Nectar Apple Cider (x1): $3.99
- California Red Grapes (0.75 lb): $1.04
- New York Gala Apples (x1 3-lb bag): $1.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears (x1 3-lb bag): $2.99
- Friendly Farms Sour Cream (x1): $1.75
- Savoritz Oyster Crackers (x1): $1.59
- Chef's Cupboard Hearty Soup or Chili Mix (x1): $3.29
- Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge (x1): $4.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon, brown sugar, chili powder, canned diced tomatoes, coleslaw mix or cabbage, flour, thyme, paprika