ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender with Garlic Butter French Green Beans
Description: A thick, tender beef medallion is seared in a hot skillet and basted with garlic butter until browned outside and juicy inside. Crisp-tender French green beans are tossed in the same pan with more garlic butter for an easy steakhouse-style dinner.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender, French Green Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb of beef tender (1 to 2 small pieces) at $6.99/lb. Use about 6 oz of the 1 lb bag of green beans, with 1 tbsp butter and 1 minced garlic clove. Sear the beef 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, then rest it 5 minutes. Keep the remaining green beans in the fridge for a side later in the week.
Recipes:
- Beef Tenderloin Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter
- Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Butter
- Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Butter

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings with Gala Apple and Aged Reserved White Cheddar Plate
Description: Crisp oven-baked buffalo wings are served alongside crunchy Gala apple slices and sharp, nutty aged white cheddar to cool the heat. It is a fun, casual plate that balances spicy, sweet, and savory.
Sale items used: Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Gala Apples, Aged Reserved White Cheddar
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Bake about 8 to 10 wings (roughly 16 oz) at 425°F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway. Pair with 1 sliced Gala apple and 2 oz of cheddar. Refreeze the rest of the 40 oz pack in a freezer bag for another meal. The total time is under an hour, so no make-ahead is needed.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef Patties with Melted Gouda or Edam, Fruit Spread, Pear Slices and Italian Breadsticks
Description: Two juicy, small beef patties are pan-seared and topped with melted Gouda and a spoonful of sweet fig spread. Served with fresh pear slices and crunchy Italian breadsticks, it is a cozy, bistro-style plate.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Chub, Gouda or Edam Wedge, Fig or Sour Cherry Fruit Spread, Bartlett Pears, Italian Breadsticks
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb of ground beef at $2.99/lb, formed into two 4 oz patties. Use 1 oz of Gouda, 1 tbsp fruit spread, 1/2 pear sliced, and 3 to 4 breadsticks. Season the patties with salt and pepper and sear 4 to 5 minutes per side, adding the cheese in the last minute.
Recipes:
- Gouda Vibes Burgers

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breasts with Gala Apple Chutney Pan Sauce and Goat Cheese
Description: A pan-seared chicken breast is finished with a quick sauce of sauteed Gala apple and tangy chutney. Crumbled creamy goat cheese on top adds a rich, tangy finish.
Sale items used: Chicken Breasts, Gala Apples, Assorted Chutney, Goat Cheese Log
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb of chicken breast (1 small breast) at $1.99/lb. Use 1/2 diced Gala apple, 2 tbsp chutney, a splash of water or broth, and 1 oz (about 1/4 of the log) of goat cheese. Sear the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F, then simmer the apple and chutney in the pan for 3 minutes. Serve with the leftover green beans if you like.
Recipes:
- Apple Chutney & Grilled Chicken
- Chicken with goat cheese and apple sauce

Friday
Meal: Salami, Parmesan and Cranberry White Cheddar Dinner Board with Pears and Crackers
Description: A no-cook dinner board with sliced salami, shaved Parmesan, and cranberry white cheddar, plus fresh pear slices and crisp crackers. It is a relaxed, snacky end to the week.
Sale items used: Cocktail Salami Singles, Parmesan Cheese Wedge, Cranberry White Cheddar, Bartlett Pears, Scalloped Crackers
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 oz salami, 2 oz Parmesan, 2 oz cranberry cheddar, 1/2 to 1 pear sliced, and about 8 to 10 crackers. Add a few leftover apple slices and a bit of goat cheese or fruit spread if you have them. Leftover cheese keeps well for snacks.
Recipes:
- Fall Charcuterie Board Ideas: Portions for 4, 8 or 12
- Holiday Cheese Board {Charcuterie Board}

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (0.5 lb at $6.99/lb): $3.50
- French Green Beans (x1 1-lb pkg): $2.89
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- New York Gala Apples (x1 3-lb bag): $1.99
- Aged Reserved White Cheddar, 10 oz (x1): $2.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (0.5 lb at $2.99/lb): $1.50
- Gouda or Edam Wedge, 7 oz (x1): $2.99
- Fig or Sour Cherry Fruit Spread, 9 oz (x1): $2.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears (x1 3-lb bag): $2.99
- Italian Breadsticks, 4.4 oz (x1): $1.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Assorted Chutney, 9.88 oz (x1): $2.99
- Goat Cheese Log, 4 oz (x1): $1.99
- Cocktail Salami Singles, 3.5 oz (x1): $2.99
- Parmesan Cheese Wedge, 8 oz (x1): $3.99
- Cranberry White Cheddar, 8 oz (x1): $2.99
- Scalloped Crackers, 6.5 oz (x1): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Chicken broth or water (for the pan sauce)