ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on ALDI's fresh meat sales to keep things simple and gluten-free all week long. You'll get real variety, from crispy baked chicken wings on Monday to a one-pan ground beef and tomato rice dinner on Wednesday, plus pork chops served two different ways on Tuesday and Thursday so you can compare the classic sauteed apple version to the quick mustard-glazed one. Friday's petite beef tender is a nice way to close out the week with something a little more special, seared simply and paired with roasted zucchini just like Monday's dinner. Everything comes together with pantry staples you likely already have, like rice, potatoes, and oil, so the sale items are really the stars of each meal.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Roasted Zucchini
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned simply and served alongside roasted zucchini. A light, hands-off weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken wings, 1 lb organic zucchini, sliced and roasted; season with pantry oil, salt, pepper.
Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Chicken Wings
- Roasted Zucchini (Easy Recipe)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Description: Boneless pork chops seared until golden and topped with softened gala apple slices for a sweet-savory finish. Served with rice on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops, half of the 3-lb bag of gala apples (about 1.5 lbs) sliced and sauteed; 2 cups uncooked rice (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Tomato Rice
Description: Browned ground beef simmered with grape tomatoes and rice for a one-pan, gluten-free comfort dinner. Quick to cook and easy to clean up.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 pkg (10 oz) cherub grape tomatoes halved, 2 cups uncooked rice (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

Thursday
Meal: Mustard-Glazed Thin Pork Chops
Description: Quick pan-fried thin-sliced pork chops finished with a tangy mustard pan sauce. Served with roasted potatoes.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Inglehoffer Mustard
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs thin-sliced pork chops, 2 tbsp Inglehoffer Mustard whisked into pan drippings; potatoes (pantry staple), roasted.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Petite Beef Tender with Roasted Zucchini
Description: A premium petite beef tender seared to a golden crust and rested before slicing, paired with roasted zucchini for a special end-of-week dinner. Simple seasoning lets the beef shine.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs petite beef tender, 1 lb organic zucchini roasted; season with pantry oil, salt, pepper.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Whole Chicken Wings (2 lbs): $3.38
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (2 lbs): $7.98
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (2 lbs): $8.58
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (2 lbs): $11.98
- Morton's of Omaha Fresh Garlic or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender (2 lbs): $13.98
- Organic Zucchini (2 lbs): $4.78
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag, 3 lbs): $1.99
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Inglehoffer Mustard (1 each): $2.84

Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper