ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Six drumsticks are baked until crisp and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce, enough for 3 each. Yellow potatoes roast alongside in the same oven for an easy one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: About 2 lbs drumsticks (6 to 8 pieces) and the full 24-oz bag of potatoes, halved, tossed in 1 tbsp oil, salt and pepper. Use about 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, brushed on in the last 15 minutes of baking at 425F. 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: Two crispy chicken patties are tucked into toasted brioche buns with sliced tomato and creamy avocado. A simple, satisfying sandwich night for two.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Avocados, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Bake 2 patties from the box per package directions (the rest stay frozen for another week). Use 2 brioche buns from the pack, 1 avocado, and about 1/3 of the tomato pack (4 oz). Add mayo or mustard from the pantry if you like.
Recipes:
- Avocado Chicken Burger
- Avocado Bacon Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Best Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Wednesday
Meal: Toasted Ravioli with Roasted Carrots and Tomato Salad
Description: Crispy toasted ravioli are served with caramelized roasted carrots and a fresh tomato salad. The salad adds brightness to balance the crunchy, savory ravioli.
Sale items used: Bremer Toasted Ravioli, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Bake about half the bag of ravioli (roughly 10 to 12 pieces, about 6 oz) for 2, with the remainder kept frozen. Roast 8 oz carrots (half the bag) at 425F for 20 minutes. Toss the remaining 8 oz of tomatoes (use what is left after Tuesday) with 1 tsp olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Warm a little salsa or jarred marinara for dipping if on hand.
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 brushed with BBQ glaze and finished in a hot oven. Fresh crisp apple slices on the side cut the richness.
Sale items used: Fresh Guajillo Roast, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, New York SweeTango Apple Tote
Prep time: 200 minutes (20 minutes active)
Serving note: Use a 1.5 lb roast (about 6 oz cooked per person, with leftovers for lunch). Braise in a covered pan with 1 cup broth or water, onion if you have it, at 300F for about 2.5 to 3 hours. Brush with 1/4 cup BBQ sauce for the last 10 minutes. Slice 2 apples (about 1 lb) to serve. Make-ahead tip: braise the roast the day before and reheat with the glaze, or start it by mid-afternoon.
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: Oven-crisped taquitos are served with sliced avocado, bright salsa, and crunchy tortilla chips. It is a fun, no-fuss finish to the week.
Sale items used: Casa Mamita Taquitos, Organic Avocados, Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa, Simply Nature Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Bake about 8 to 10 taquitos (4 to 5 per person) from the box per package directions. Use 1 to 2 avocados (mash one into a quick guacamole with salt and lime), about half the jar of salsa, and a few handfuls of chips (about 4 oz).
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 (2 lbs): $1.78
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (x1 box): $4.99
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (x1 pack): $3.99
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pkg): $2.79
- Bremer Toasted Ravioli (x1 bag): $3.59
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- Fresh Guajillo Roast (1.5 lbs): $9.74
- New York SweeTango Apples (1 lb): $0.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (x1 bottle): $3.24
- Casa Mamita Taquitos (x1 box): $4.89
- Simply Nature Organic Assorted Salsa (x1 jar): $2.59
- Simply Nature Tortilla Chips (x1 bag): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive or vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Beef or chicken broth (or water)
- Onion
- Vinegar
- Lime or lemon juice
- Mayo or mustard (optional)