ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Mushrooms
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared until golden and juicy, then topped with a quick saute of sliced mushrooms in butter. A simple, savory low-carb dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken thighs (about 4 pieces) and 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms sauteed in butter for 2 people.
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: Organic grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with onion and seasonings, served alongside frozen Maple Dijon Cauliflower for a satisfying low-carb plate. Quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef and 1 pkg Maple Dijon Cauliflower split between 2 servings.

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Pork Butt Roast with Green Beans and Mushrooms
Description: A pork butt roast is slow-braised until fork-tender in broth and herbs, then served with frozen green beans and mushrooms for a hearty, low-carb comfort meal. Best started early in the day due to long braise time.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, Green Beans with Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 3 hours braising
Serving note: 1.5 lb pork butt roast (trimmed portion) and 1 pkg Green Beans with Mushrooms for 2 people. Make-ahead note: braise in the morning or a day ahead and reheat for dinner since total time exceeds 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pot Roast With Mushrooms and Green beans

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Sliced Mushrooms
Description: Chicken thighs are baked until crisp-skinned and juicy, topped with roasted sliced mushrooms for extra flavor. A hands-off, low-carb dinner with easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken thighs and 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms roasted together for 2 people.
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: Juicy grass-fed beef patties are grilled and served bunless with melted cheese, paired with Maple Dijon Cauliflower for a low-carb burger night. Simple and satisfying for two.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef formed into 2 large patties, served with 1 pkg Maple Dijon Cauliflower for 2 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2 lbs): $4.98
- Sliced White Mushrooms (2 pkgs): $2.58
- Simply Nature Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (2 lbs): $11.98
- Maple Dijon Cauliflower (2 pkgs): $6.98
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Green Beans with Mushrooms (1 pkg): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil or butter
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Broth or stock for braising
- Onion (if on hand)
- Cheese slices for burgers (optional)