ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week is built around ALDI's sale proteins: chicken on Monday, pork chops on Tuesday, and beef on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in three forms (shaved steak, short ribs and ground beef). Multicolored peppers turn up on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and baby bella mushrooms on Monday and Thursday, so a few produce items stretch across several dinners. The Happy Farms provolone, $2.98 for two packs, covers both Monday and Friday, and meat, vegetables and cheese keep every night low-carb. Thursday's short ribs need about 2 hours 30 minutes, so braise them the day before if your evening is tight; the other nights take 20 to 40 minutes.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Provolone
Description: Chicken tenderloins are pan-seared until golden, then topped with sauteed baby bella mushrooms and melted Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone. A quick, savory, cheesy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.2 lbs Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, 2 pkgs Baby Bella Mushrooms (16 oz total), 1 pkg Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone.
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 skillet and served over softened, lightly charred peppers. Seasoned with garlic and paprika for a smoky flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1.2 lbs Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, 1 pack (3) Multicolored Peppers.
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: Beef Shaved Steak is stir-fried in a hot skillet with sliced peppers and finished with Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa. Serve in lettuce-free bowls with a spoonful of salsa on top.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Beef Shaved Steak (assume about 1 lb), 1 pack (3) Multicolored Peppers, 1 jar Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa. Check the salsa label for no added sugar.
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: Bone-In Short Ribs are browned, then braised in a covered pot with baby bella mushrooms and onion until tender. The mushrooms soak up the rich beef juices.
Sale items used: Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs, 1 pkg Baby Bella Mushrooms (8 oz). Make ahead: braise the day before and reheat, or start by 3:30 pm for a 6 pm dinner.
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: Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef is mixed with diced peppers and baked in muffin cups, then topped with melted provolone. Serve with a no-sugar mustard dip.
Sale items used: Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef, 1 pack (3) Multicolored Peppers, 1 pkg Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (use only 1 pkg total shared with Monday is not possible, so buy 2 pkgs).

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1.2 lbs): $2.75
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1.2 lbs): $3.59
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1): $6.45
- Fresh Beef Bone-In Short Ribs (2 lbs): $14.98
- Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.94
- Multicolored Peppers (x3 packs): $7.47
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x3 pkgs): $3.87
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (x2): $2.98
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, beef broth, egg, no-sugar mustard