ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared golden in a skillet and finished with sauteed baby bella mushrooms in a savory pan sauce for two. Served over fluffy ready-to-eat rice cups, this is a hearty and satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken thighs (about 3-4 thighs) for 2 people at $2.49/lb, totaling $2.49. Use 1 package (8 oz) of baby bella mushrooms and 2 rice cups (one per person). Season with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Garlic Mushroom Chicken Thighs

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Polska Kielbasa with Black Beans, Avocado, and Salsa
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is browned in a hot skillet until caramelized, then tossed with seasoned black beans and topped with fresh diced avocado and salsa for a bold, satisfying meal for two. This quick one-pan dinner brings smoky, creamy, and zesty flavors together in minutes.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Avocados, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package (13-14 oz) of kielbasa, 1 can of black beans, 2 avocados (one per person), and about half the jar of salsa. The remaining salsa can be refrigerated for snacking or the week ahead.
Recipes:
- Kielbasa Black Bean Skillet
- 15-Minute Mexican Skillet Recipe with Sausage, Rice & Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Peaches and Mini Cucumbers
Description: A pre-marinated pork loin filet is roasted in the oven until tender and juicy, then served alongside sliced fresh peaches and cool, crisp mini cucumbers for a bright summer-inspired plate for two. The natural sweetness of the peaches complements the savory marinated pork beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Peaches, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 45 minutes (35 minutes bake time, 10 minutes prep)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin filet at $2.99/lb, totaling $2.99, which is plenty for 2 people. Use 2-3 peaches from the 2-lb bag and half the mini cucumber package. Make-ahead note: the pork can rest tented in foil for up to 10 minutes after baking, giving you time to slice and plate the fruit sides.
Recipes:
- Pork Tenderloin With Peaches
- Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Thursday
Meal: Homemade Pizza with Pizza Dough, Spicy Pizza Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, and Ham
Description: A 16-oz ball of pizza dough is stretched and topped with spicy pizza sauce, melted shredded mozzarella, and slices of savory quarter-cut ham for a restaurant-quality homemade pizza built for two. Baked at high heat until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, this is a fun and delicious Thursday night dinner.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham
Prep time: 30 minutes (15 minutes prep, 12-15 minutes bake)
Serving note: One 16-oz dough ball makes a generous pizza for 2 people. Use the full can of spicy pizza sauce (you will likely use about half and can refrigerate the rest), about half the 16-oz mozzarella bag, and approximately 0.5 lb of ham at $4.49/lb, totaling $2.25. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F for best crust results.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Lamb Steaks with Strawberries and Parmesan
Description: Fresh lamb steaks are seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to a perfect medium and plated with a bright strawberry salad shaved with parmesan for an elegant and unexpected flavor pairing that feels special without being complicated. The sweetness of the strawberries and the salty nuttiness of the parmesan make this a memorable end-of-week dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Lamb Steaks, Strawberries, Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of lamb steaks (one generous steak per person) at $8.99/lb, totaling $8.99. Use 1 package (1 lb) of strawberries, hulled and halved, and about 2-3 oz of parmesan shaved or grated over the top. Season the lamb simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and fresh herbs from your pantry.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8 oz): $1.29
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x2): $3.30
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pkg): $2.89
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Avocados (x2): $1.18
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb): $2.99
- Peaches (2-lb bag): $2.78
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (x1): $1.19
- Reggano Spicy Pizza Sauce (x1 can): $1.09
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (16 oz): $3.29
- Appleton Farms Uncured Quarter-Sliced Ham (0.5 lb): $2.25
- Fresh Lamb Steaks (1 lb): $8.99
- Strawberries (1-lb pkg): $1.89
- Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese (8 oz): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian seasoning or herbs
- Butter (for searing)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for kielbasa skillet)
- Cumin (optional, for black beans)