ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds around ALDI's sale proteins to keep things low-carb and simple. Chicken thighs anchor both Monday and Thursday, once pan-seared and once baked, so you get two different textures from the same family pack of Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs. Ground beef shows up Tuesday as a skillet dinner and again Friday as burgers, both paired with the same Maple Dijon Cauliflower for an easy, no-bun side you'll only need to shop for once. Wednesday breaks up the week with a slow-braised Smithfield Pork Butt Roast alongside Green Beans with Mushrooms, a good one to start early or make ahead since it needs a longer braise. Sliced White Mushrooms pull double duty with the chicken on Monday and Thursday, so you're not left with random leftover produce at the end of the week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Mushrooms
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are pan-seared until golden and finished with a quick saute of sliced mushrooms. A simple, protein-forward weeknight dinner with no starchy sides.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs and 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms for 4 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: Grass-fed ground beef is browned in a skillet with pantry seasonings and served alongside oven-roasted maple dijon cauliflower. A hearty, low-carb comfort dinner.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef and 1 box Maple Dijon Cauliflower for 4 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Braised Pork Butt Roast with Green Beans and Mushrooms
Description: Pork butt roast is slow-braised until fork-tender and served with a side of green beans with mushrooms. Rich, savory, and satisfying with minimal hands-on time.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, Green Beans with Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes active, roast braises about 2.5 hours
Serving note: 2 lbs pork butt roast and 1 box Green Beans with Mushrooms for 4 people. Make-ahead note: start the roast early in the day or braise the night 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: Chicken thighs are baked until crisp-skinned and juicy, topped with a warm saute of sliced mushrooms. A different cooking method from Monday's chicken for variety.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken thighs and 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms for 4 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: Ground beef is formed into patties and grilled or pan-grilled, served open (no bun) alongside maple dijon cauliflower. A fun, low-carb way to close out the week.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs ground beef formed into 4 patties and 1 box Maple Dijon Cauliflower for 4 people.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (4 lbs): $9.96
- Simply Nature Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (4 lbs): $23.96
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (2 lbs): $3.98
- Sliced White Mushrooms (x2 packs): $2.58
- Maple Dijon Cauliflower (x2 boxes): $6.98
- Green Beans with Mushrooms (x1 box): $3.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil or cooking oil, butter for searing