ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Simply Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Beef: $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork: $2.49
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- Fremont Fish Market Assorted Varieties: $6.99
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- Chicken Wings (64oz. Frozen): $2.19
- Fresh Pack Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Grilled Petite Sirloin Steaks with Pineapple Salsa and Green Tomatoes
Description: Juicy USDA Choice petite sirloin steaks are seasoned and grilled to perfection, then topped with a bright, fresh pineapple salsa for a sweet and savory contrast. Sliced green snacking tomatoes served on the side add a crisp, tangy bite to round out this impressive yet budget-friendly dinner.
Sale items used: USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks ($8.99), MauiFresh Pineapple ($2.99), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 steak per person (4 steaks total), divide 1 whole pineapple into salsa for 4, split the full 8-oz. pkg. of tomatoes evenly across 4 plates
Recipes:
- Petite Sirloin Steak Recipe
- Grilled Steak with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
- Grilled Steak with Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Atlantic Salmon with Blackberry Glaze
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets are oven-baked and finished with a quick blackberry reduction glaze that delivers bold, jammy flavor with very little effort. This elegant yet simple dinner brings restaurant-quality results straight from your home oven at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon ($10.99), Blackberries ($1.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cut salmon into 4 equal fillets (approximately 6 oz. each), use the full 6-oz. pkg. of blackberries to make glaze for all 4 servings
Recipes:
- Baked Salmon with Blackberry Ginger Glaze Recipe
- Blackberry Glazed Salmon
- Blackberry Glazed Salmon - Lively Table

Wednesday
Meal: Smoky Pork Ribs with Pasta Salad
Description: Park Street Deli smoky pork ribs are oven-finished low and slow to maximize tenderness and that deep, caramelized smoky flavor. Served alongside a ready-made ALDI pasta salad, this is a crowd-pleasing mid-week dinner that requires minimal hands-on cooking time.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs ($8.99), ALDI Pasta Salad ($3.89)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 60 minutes oven time
Serving note: Divide full rack into 4 equal portions, serve each person approximately 1 cup of pasta salad from the full container
Recipes:
- Smoked Iberico Ribs with Elevated Pasta Salad Recipe
- Neely's BBQ Pasta Salad Recipe
- The Best Pasta Salad For BBQ

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Skewer Rice Bowls with Pineapple and Tomatoes
Description: Flavorful chicken skewers are served over fluffy white rice and topped with chunked pineapple and halved green snacking tomatoes for a colorful, tropical-inspired bowl dinner. This versatile meal works great as a casual weeknight dinner and comes together quickly using simple pantry staples alongside the sale proteins.
Sale items used: Chicken Skewers ($6.79), MauiFresh Pineapple ($2.99 - second pineapple if desired, or use remaining from Monday), Green Snacking Tomatoes ($1.29 - second pkg.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 skewers per person, top each bowl with roughly 1/2 cup diced pineapple and a handful of halved green tomatoes
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Chicken Skewers with Cilantro Coconut Rice
- Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs
- Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Friday
Meal: Beef Frank Chili Dogs with Potato Salad and Potato Chips
Description: Plump Parkview Beef Franks are pan-seared and loaded into L'oven Fresh white bread with a simple homemade chili made from the Ground Fresh Beef Chub, turning Friday night into a fun and festive comfort food feast. ALDI potato salad and crunchy Original Potato Chips on the side make this a full, satisfying spread that the whole family will love.
Sale items used: Parkview Beef Franks ($1.69), Ground Fresh Beef Chub ($2.49), L'oven Fresh White Bread ($1.39), ALDI Potato Salad ($1.79), Original Potato Chips ($1.79)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 to 2 beef franks per person depending on appetite, use approximately 1/2 lb. of ground beef for chili topping, serve each person 1 cup of potato salad and a generous handful of chips
Recipes:
- Hot Dog Bar with Potato Salad & Chips Recipe
- Chicago Dog Potato Salad
- Chili Dogs with Baby Potato and Green Bean Salad

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- MauiFresh Pineapple (x2): $5.98
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (x2): $2.58
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- ALDI Pasta Salad: $3.89
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- ALDI Potato Salad (x2): $3.58
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- L'oven Fresh White Bread: $1.39
- Original Potato Chips: $1.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder and onion powder
- Butter (for salmon and glaze)
- White rice (for Thursday bowl night)
- Honey or brown sugar (to enhance blackberry glaze and pineapple salsa)
- Lime juice or lemon juice (for pineapple salsa)
- Chili powder and cumin (for Friday beef chili topping)
- Diced canned tomatoes (for chili base)
- Worcestershire sauce (optional, for chili depth)
- Shredded cheese (optional topping for chili dogs)
- Mustard and ketchup (for chili dogs)