ALDI Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan keeps things dairy-free without sacrificing flavor, leaning on ALDI's fresh proteins and produce sales to build five satisfying dinners. You'll start Monday with fall-apart BBQ pork ribs and sweet corn, then move into a light, quick Tuesday stir-fry featuring chicken tenderloins, zucchini, and creamy avocado. Wednesday brings hearty ground beef tacos loaded with fresh salsa and guacamino, while Thursday keeps things easy with grilled beef franks on brioche rolls alongside sauteed zucchini. Friday wraps up the week on a fun note with crispy baked chicken wings, kettle chips, and juicy watermelon for a casual, no-fuss dinner. Zucchini shows up twice to help you stretch that Aldi produce buy, and the rest of the ingredients are simple, sale-priced staples that make weeknight cooking straightforward.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: St. Louis pork ribs are baked low and slow until tender, then brushed with BBQ sauce. Served with buttery-sweet corn on the cob for a simple, satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 15 minutes active, plus baking
Serving note: 2 lb pork ribs (0.5 lb per person), 4 ears sweet corn from one 4-pack, about 1/3 cup BBQ sauce. Total cook time runs about 90 minutes in the oven, so start the ribs early or plan a make-ahead bake in the afternoon.
Recipes:
- Rory's Fall Off The Bone Ribs (The Original Winning Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Avocado
Description: Quick-seared chicken tenderloins and sliced zucchini are tossed together in a hot pan, then topped with fresh avocado for a creamy finish. A fast, dairy-free weeknight stir-fry.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb chicken tenderloins (0.5 lb per person), 1 lb organic zucchini sliced, 2 avocados from one 4-pack (remaining 2 avocados can be used later in the week).
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Chicken Stir Fry

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Salsa and Guacamole
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned and folded into tortilla chips as a base, topped with fresh salsa and guacamole. A quick, hearty dinner with bright, fresh toppings.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Clancy's Lime Tortilla Chips, Casa Mamita Medium Salsa, Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb ground beef (0.5 lb per person), 13 oz bag tortilla chips, 24 oz salsa, 10 oz guacamole, all split evenly among 4 servings.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos with Salsa and Guacamole
- Easy Ground Beef Tacos

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks on Brioche Rolls with Zucchini
Description: Beef franks are grilled or pan-seared until snappy and juicy, served on soft brioche hot dog rolls with a side of sauteed zucchini. A simple, satisfying cookout-style dinner any night of the week.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (15 oz, about 4 franks) beef franks, 4 brioche hot dog rolls from one package, 1 lb organic zucchini sauteed as a side.

Check the label: enriched breads such as brioche, challah and Hawaiian rolls are usually made with butter, milk or both.

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Kettle Chips and Watermelon
Description: Chicken wings are baked until crisp and golden, served alongside crunchy kettle chips and slices of fresh watermelon for a fun, casual Friday dinner. Simple prep with big flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings, Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips, Whole Seedless Watermelon
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb chicken wings (0.5 lb per person), 8 oz bag kettle chips split among servings, 1 whole watermelon sliced for the table.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Dairy Free)
- Crispy-Fried Kettle Chip Wings

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (2 lb): $4.98
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (18 oz.): $1.69
- Sweet Corn (1x 4-pack): $2.39
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lb): $4.58
- Organic Zucchini (2 lb total): $4.78
- Organic Avocados (1x 4-pack): $3.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (2 lb): $7.18
- Clancy's Lime Tortilla Chips (13 oz.): $2.15
- Casa Mamita Medium Salsa (24 oz.): $2.59
- Park Street Deli Assorted Fresh Guacamole (10 oz.): $2.99
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (15 oz.): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (9.52 oz.): $3.29
Check the label: enriched breads such as brioche, challah and Hawaiian rolls are usually made with butter, milk or both.
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings (2 lb): $4.98
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips (8 oz.): $1.89
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning or basic spices (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder)