ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Mushrooms
Description: A single boneless skinless chicken thigh is seared until golden and juicy, then topped with a quick saute of sliced mushrooms cooked in butter. Simple, high-protein, and low-carb with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb chicken thighs (about 1-2 pieces), half of an 8-oz package of sliced mushrooms (4 oz), cooked in 1 tbsp butter.
Recipes:
- Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs - Cafe Delites
- Keto Chicken & Mushrooms - Low Carb
- One Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Keto Mushroom Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef with Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Description: Ground beef is browned in a skillet with onion and garlic, then served alongside a portion of maple dijon cauliflower for a savory-sweet, low-carb dinner. Quick and satisfying for a single serving.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, half of a Maple Dijon Cauliflower package (about 6 oz), seasoned with salt and pepper.

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Pork Butt Roast with Green Beans and Mushrooms
Description: A small portion of pork butt roast is slow-braised until tender in broth, then served with a side of green beans and mushrooms for a hearty, low-carb comfort meal. The braise can be started ahead and left to simmer while you do other things.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, Green Beans with Mushrooms
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off simmering)
Serving note: 0.75 lb pork butt roast cut from the larger roast, one full Green Beans with Mushrooms package. Make-ahead tip: braise the pork in the morning or the day before and reheat, since total cook time exceeds 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pot Roast With Mushrooms and Green beans

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Sliced Mushrooms
Description: A seasoned chicken thigh is oven-baked until crisp-skinned and juicy, topped with roasted sliced mushrooms for extra flavor. A simple, low-carb, hands-off dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb chicken thighs (1-2 pieces), remaining half of the 8-oz mushroom package (4 oz), tossed with olive oil before baking.
Recipes:
- Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs w/Mushrooms - Low Carb, THM S
- Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs - The Forked Spoon
- Keto chicken thighs recipe with mushroom sauce - Here To Cook

Friday
Meal: Grilled Ground Beef Burgers with Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Description: A juicy ground beef patty is grilled and served bunless alongside the remaining maple dijon cauliflower for a satisfying, low-carb burger night. Top with cheese or avocado if desired for extra fat and flavor.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef formed into one patty, remaining half of the Maple Dijon Cauliflower package (about 6 oz).

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Sliced White Mushrooms (1 package, 8 oz): $1.29
- Maple Dijon Cauliflower (1 package): $3.49
- Green Beans with Mushrooms (1 package): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Onion
- Broth (for braising pork)