ALDI Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef and Black Bean Skillet with Avocado (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Seasoned ground beef is browned in a hot skillet with organic black beans, garlic, cumin, and a squeeze of lime, then topped with fresh sliced avocado for a hearty and satisfying one-pan dinner for two. Serve over a ready-to-eat rice cup for a complete, filling meal with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz, Avocados, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (serves 2 generously), 1 can black beans, 2 avocados sliced on top, and 2 rice cups (one per person) - no dairy of any kind; use olive oil from your pantry for cooking.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Baby Bella Mushrooms over Rice (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Two seasoned sun-dried tomato and basil boneless chicken breasts are baked in the oven until juicy and golden, then served alongside a skillet of sauteed baby bella mushrooms over fluffy ready-to-eat rice. The pre-seasoned chicken makes this an easy weeknight dinner with bold, herby flavor and no dairy needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken (Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast), Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of seasoned chicken breast (about 2 breasts), 1 package baby bella mushrooms, and 2 rice cups - use olive oil from your pantry to saute mushrooms; no butter or dairy of any kind.
Recipes:
- Baked Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Homemade Cheese Pizza with Mozzarella and Pizza Sauce (Dairy)
Description: DAIRY - Store-bought pizza dough is stretched, topped with zesty pizza sauce and a generous layer of shredded mozzarella, then baked at high heat until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling and lightly browned. This simple two-person pizza is a fun midweek dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz, Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella 16 oz
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package pizza dough (makes one 12-inch pizza, plenty for 2), half the jar of pizza sauce (save the rest), and about 8 oz shredded mozzarella - no meat of any kind on this pizza.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Lamb Steaks with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Avocado (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Two lamb steaks are seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary, then seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a perfect medium with a caramelized crust, served alongside golden sauteed baby bella mushrooms and cool sliced avocado. This is an elegant and satisfying dinner for two that feels restaurant-quality with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of lamb steaks (about 2 steaks, roughly 0.5 lb each), 1 package baby bella mushrooms, and 2 avocados - use olive oil from your pantry; absolutely no dairy of any kind.

Friday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Beef and Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce (Meat)
Description: MEAT - Ground beef is browned with garlic and onion, then simmered with a rich tomato basil and garlic pasta sauce before pillowy gnocchi are added directly to the pot and cooked through in the sauce for a deeply flavorful one-pot meal. This hearty Friday dinner for two is comforting, quick, and completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb, Priano Gnocchi 17.6 oz, Reggano Meat or Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef, 1 package gnocchi (the full 17.6 oz serves 2 well), and 1 jar pasta sauce - no cheese, no dairy of any kind; choose the Reggano Meat or Tomato Basil & Garlic variety.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef (x2 packs, 1 lb each - for Monday and Friday): $11.98
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz (x1 can): $0.99
- Avocados (x4 individual avocados - 2 for Monday, 2 for Thursday): $2.36
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x4 cups - 2 for Monday, 2 for Tuesday): $6.60
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $4.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz (x2 packages - 1 for Tuesday, 1 for Thursday): $2.58
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz (x1 package): $1.19
- Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz (x1 jar): $1.09
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella 16 oz (x1 package): $3.29
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (1 lb): $8.99
- Priano Gnocchi 17.6 oz (x1 package): $1.89
- Reggano Meat or Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz (x1 jar): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for searing and sauteing throughout the week)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used in multiple meals)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Monday's beef and bean skillet)
- Lime juice or fresh lime (for Monday's skillet)
- Onion (for Friday's ground beef and gnocchi)
- Dried rosemary or fresh rosemary (for Thursday's lamb steaks)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for Friday's pasta sauce)