ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Three drumsticks are baked until the skin is crisp and brushed with BBQ sauce in the last minutes of cooking. They are served with a handful of golden roasted yellow potatoes.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of drumsticks (roughly 3 to 4 pieces) and about 8 oz of potatoes (one third of the bag). Bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes and brush with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce for the last 10 minutes. Save the rest of the BBQ sauce for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Roasted BBQ Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks With Potatoes
- Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Brioche Chicken Patty Sandwiches with Tomato and Avocado
Description: One crispy breaded chicken patty is baked and stacked on a toasted brioche bun with sliced tomato and avocado. It makes a quick, satisfying sandwich.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 patty, 1 bun, half an avocado and about 3 oz of tomatoes (a quarter of the pack). Bake the patty per package directions, about 18 to 20 minutes. Keep the other half avocado with the pit in, wrapped tightly, for Friday.
Recipes:
- Avocado Chicken Burger
- Avocado Bacon Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Best Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Wednesday
Meal: Toasted Ravioli with Roasted Carrots and Tomato Salad
Description: Crunchy toasted ravioli are baked until golden and served with caramelized roasted baby carrots. A simple tomato salad with olive oil and salt adds freshness.
Sale items used: Bremer Toasted Ravioli, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Bake about 8 to 10 pieces of ravioli (about a third to half of the bag; freeze the rest). Roast 4 oz of carrots (a quarter of the bag) at 400F for 20 to 25 minutes. Use about 4 oz of tomatoes for the salad.
Recipes:
- Toasted Ravioli
- Rachael's Toasted Ravioli Recipe
- Roasted Tomato and Carrot Salad

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Braised Guajillo Roast with BBQ Glaze and Apple Slices
Description: A small guajillo roast is braised low and slow until tender, then glazed with BBQ sauce. Crisp, sweet SweeTango apple slices on the side balance the richness.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, New York SweeTango Apples
Prep time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1 lb roast; it will cook down and yield leftovers for sandwiches. Add 1/2 cup broth or water, cover, and braise at 300F for about 3 hours. Start it mid-afternoon, and glaze with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce for the last 10 minutes. Serve with 1 apple (about 0.4 lb), sliced.
Recipes:
- Guajillo Chile Pot Roast
- Slow Braised Guajillo Pepper Beef
- Guajillo Braised Chuck Roast

Friday
Meal: Crispy Taquitos with Avocado, Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Description: Baked taquitos turn crisp and golden and are topped with fresh avocado slices. Salsa and a handful of tortilla chips round out the plate.
Sale items used: Casa Mamita Taquitos, Organic Avocados, Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa, Simply Nature Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Bake 5 to 6 taquitos at 425F for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with the reserved half avocado, 1/4 cup salsa and about 1 oz (a small handful) of chips.
Recipes:
- Crispy Taquitos with Guacamole, Thick Cream and Fresh Cheese
- Chicken Taquitos with an Avocado Salsa
- Avocado Taquitos

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks (1 lb): $0.89
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $2.49
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (1 box): $4.99
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (1 pkg, 12 oz): $2.79
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $3.49
- Bremer Toasted Ravioli (1 bag): $3.59
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (1 bag, 16 oz): $1.39
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1 lb): $6.49
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Casa Mamita Taquitos (1 box): $4.89
- Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa (1 jar): $2.59
- Simply Nature Tortilla Chips (1 bag): $2.49
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and paprika
- Beef or chicken broth (or water)