ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Provolone
Description: Chicken tenderloins are seared in a skillet until golden, then topped with garlic-sauteed baby bella mushrooms and melted provolone. A generous portion for two that is high in protein and very low in carbs.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken tenderloins (assumed total weight), 1 pkg (8 oz) mushrooms, and about half the provolone pack (4 slices). Cook with butter or olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roughly 4g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Provolone and Mushroom Chicken Skillet
- Low Carb Spinach, Mushroom, and Chicken Skillet
- Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Multicolored Peppers
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork chops are seared quickly in a hot pan and served over sauteed strips of colorful peppers. Simple and fast, with plenty of flavor for two.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb pork chops (assumed total weight, about 4 thin chops) and 2 peppers from the 3-pack (save the third for Wednesday). Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roughly 6g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Sweet and Hot Peppers Recipe
- Asian Pork Chops with Sesame Broccoli (one pan + keto)
- Pan Seared Pork Chops (Bone-In)

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Skillet with Salsa
Description: Shaved steak is quickly browned with the remaining pepper and onion-free sizzle, then topped with a spoonful of salsa. Serve it in a lettuce wrap or on its own for a fast low-carb dinner for two.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package shaved steak (about 12 oz, one flat-price pack) and 1 pepper, plus 1/4 cup salsa per person; the rest of the jar keeps for Friday. Roughly 6g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Keto Philly Cheese Steak Skillet Dinner
- Keto Chinese Pepper Steak Recipe
- Easy Keto Pepper Steak

Thursday
Meal: Braised Bone-In Short Ribs with Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Short ribs are browned, then braised low and slow with baby bella mushrooms in beef broth until fork-tender. A cozy, rich dinner portioned for two.
Sale items used: Bone-In Short Ribs, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours 30 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs bone-in short ribs (assumed total weight, about 3 ribs) and 1 pkg (8 oz) mushrooms. Braise at 325F with broth, garlic, and thyme. Make-ahead: braise the day before and reheat; the fat is easy to skim once chilled. Roughly 4g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
- Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine & Mushrooms
- Braised Boneless Short Ribs

Friday
Meal: Baked Ground Beef Meatloaf Muffins with Peppers and Provolone
Description: Ground beef mixed with diced pepper and egg is baked in a muffin tin, then topped with provolone until melted. Six muffins make two hearty servings with a little left for lunch.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Deli-Sliced Provolone, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground beef (assumed total weight), 1/2 pepper diced (from the Monday-Wednesday stock, using the 3rd pepper if available, otherwise a small extra pepper), 1 egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, and 3 slices of remaining provolone. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Top with a spoonful of salsa. Roughly 5g net carbs per serving.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1 pack): $6.45
- Bone-In Short Ribs (1.5 lbs): $11.24
- 80/20 Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.29
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 pkgs): $2.58
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.49
- Deli-Sliced Provolone (x1 pack): $1.49
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1 jar): $2.45

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter or olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Paprika and garlic powder
- Beef broth
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Eggs
- Almond flour