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: Two petite beef tenders are seared until browned outside and rosy inside, then basted with garlic butter. Crisp-tender French green beans cooked in the same skillet make a quick, elegant dinner for two.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender, French Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 0.75 lb of beef tender (two 6 oz portions) and use half the 1-lb package of green beans (8 oz, about 4 oz per person). Use 1 tbsp butter and 2 cloves garlic for the beef, plus 1 tbsp butter and 1 clove garlic for the beans. Save the other half of the green beans 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: Crispy oven-baked buffalo wings are served alongside crisp Gala apple slices and sharp aged white cheddar to cool the heat. It is a fun, casual plate sized for two hungry people.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Gala Apples, Aged Reserved White Cheddar
Prep time: 60 minutes
Serving note: Use the whole 40 oz pack (2.5 lb, about 20 oz per person) and 1 apple, sliced, plus about 4 oz of the 10 oz cheddar block, sliced. Bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, so start the oven first and slice the apple and cheese while the wings bake. Toss with the included sauce, or with 2 tbsp hot sauce and 1 tbsp melted butter from your pantry.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef Patties with Melted Gouda or Edam, Fruit Spread, Pear Slices and Italian Breadsticks
Description: Two juicy skillet-seared patties are topped with melted Gouda and a spoonful of sweet fig spread. Fresh pear slices and crunchy Italian breadsticks round out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Gouda or Edam Wedge, Fig Fruit Spread, Washington Bartlett Pears, Italian Breadsticks
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1 lb chub of ground beef and form two 8 oz patties. Use about 2 oz of the 7 oz Gouda wedge (1 oz per patty), 2 tbsp fig spread, 1 pear sliced, and about half the breadsticks. Freeze or save the remaining 0.5 lb of beef for another meal.
Recipes:
- Gouda Vibes Burgers

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breasts with Gala Apple Chutney Pan Sauce and Goat Cheese
Description: Golden pan-seared chicken breasts are finished in a quick sauce of sauteed Gala apple and chutney. Creamy goat cheese crumbled on top balances the sweet and tangy flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Gala Apples, Assorted Chutney, Goat Cheese Log
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of chicken breasts (two 8 oz breasts, sliced in half horizontally if thick). Use 1 diced apple, 3 tbsp chutney, and 1/4 cup water or broth for the sauce. Crumble about 2 oz (half) of the goat cheese log over the top. Serve with the leftover green beans from Monday.
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 folded salami, shaved Parmesan, and sliced cranberry white cheddar. Fresh pear slices and crisp crackers make it a relaxed finish to the week.
Sale items used: Assorted Salami, Parmesan Cheese Wedge, Cranberry White Cheddar, Washington Bartlett Pears, Scalloped Crackers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 8 oz salami pack (about 4 oz per person), about 4 oz of Parmesan, 4 oz of cranberry white cheddar, 2 pears sliced, and about half the crackers. Add the leftover breadsticks, apple slices, and goat cheese if you like. Save the remaining cheese 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 (0.75 lb): $5.24
- French Green Beans, 1-lb pkg (x1): $2.89
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz (x1): $4.99
- New York Gala Apples, 3-lb bag (x1): $1.99
- Aged Reserved White Cheddar, 10 oz (x1): $2.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (1 lb): $2.99
- Gouda or Edam Wedge, 7 oz (x1): $2.99
- Fig Fruit Spread, 9 oz (x1): $2.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears, 3-lb bag (x1): $2.99
- Italian Breadsticks, 4.4 oz (x1): $1.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Assorted Chutney, 9.88 oz (x1): $2.99
- Goat Cheese Log, 4 oz (x1): $1.99
- Assorted Salami, 8 oz (x1): $4.99
- 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
- Hot sauce (if your wings do not include sauce)
- Chicken broth or water