ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Simply Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Beef: $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork: $2.49
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- Fremont Fish Market Assorted Varieties: $6.99
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- Chicken Wings (64oz. Frozen): $2.19
- Fresh Pack Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Petite Sirloin Steaks with Roasted Tomatoes
Description: One petite sirloin steak is seasoned generously with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then seared in a hot cast iron pan to a perfect medium. A handful of green snacking tomatoes are roasted alongside in olive oil until blistered and sweet, making a simple and satisfying low-carb plate.
Sale items used: USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks ($8.99), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 petite sirloin steak (approximately 6-8 oz.), plus roughly half the 8-oz. package of green snacking tomatoes roasted as a side. Net carbs approximately 4g per serving.
Recipes:
- Petite Sirloin Steak with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Tomatoes
- Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter
- Garlic Butter Steak

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Blackberry Reduction
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared skin-side down in butter until crispy, then finished with a quick blackberry reduction made from fresh blackberries, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sweetener. The tangy-sweet sauce complements the rich salmon beautifully with minimal carbs.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon ($10.99), Blackberries ($1.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz. portion cut from the package), plus roughly one-third of the 6-oz. blackberry package for the reduction sauce. Remaining salmon can be stored for meal prep. Net carbs approximately 5g per serving.
Recipes:
- Perfect Pan Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin + Blackberry Balsamic Sauce
- Keto Creamy Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe
- Pan Seared Low-Carb Salmon With Spinach

Wednesday
Meal: Smoky Pork Ribs with Tomato and Herb Salad
Description: Rather than buying a full rack, purchase only a portion of the St. Louis pork ribs or ask the butcher to cut a smaller section, then dry-rub them with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper and bake low and slow until tender. The accompanying tomato and herb salad uses the remaining green snacking tomatoes tossed with olive oil, fresh parsley, and red wine vinegar for a bright, refreshing low-carb side.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork ($2.49), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Approximately 3-4 ribs (roughly 1 lb. bone-in portion), paired with the remaining green snacking tomatoes from the package. Net carbs approximately 3g per serving from the dry rub and tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs
- Spare Ribs with Slow Carb BBQ Sauce
- Keto Smoked Pork Ribs Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Blackberry Dipping Sauce
Description: A single-serving portion of frozen chicken wings is patted dry, tossed in baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and baked at high heat until deeply golden and crispy without any breading. The remaining blackberries are simmered down into a bold dipping sauce with a touch of hot sauce and apple cider vinegar, keeping carbs low while delivering big flavor.
Sale items used: Chicken Wings 64oz. Frozen ($2.19), Blackberries ($1.49)
Prep time: 50 minutes (including baking time)
Serving note: Approximately 8-10 wings (roughly 1 lb. portion from the large bag, rest stays frozen), plus the remaining blackberries from the package used for dipping sauce. Net carbs approximately 6g per serving.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Baked Keto Chicken Wings
- Crispy Baked Keto Chicken Wings

Friday
Meal: Ground Turkey Lettuce Taco Bowls with Tomatoes
Description: Ground turkey is browned in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion powder, then served in crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce cups instead of tortillas for a fresh low-carb taco bowl experience. Diced green snacking tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and a squeeze of lime finish the bowl with all the classic taco flavors and virtually no net carbs from starchy fillers.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey ($4.99), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 6 oz. of ground turkey (portion from the package, remainder can be frozen), served in 3-4 lettuce cups with diced tomatoes. Net carbs approximately 5g per serving.
Recipes:
- Low Carb Ground Turkey Taco Salad
- Keto Turkey Taco Salad
- Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork: $2.49
- Chicken Wings 64oz. Frozen: $2.19
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Rosemary and thyme (dried or fresh)
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Baking powder (for crispy wings)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Red wine vinegar
- Hot sauce (sugar-free)
- Salt and black pepper
- Low-carb sweetener (optional, for blackberry sauce)
- Iceberg or romaine lettuce (for taco bowls)
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh lime