ALDI Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan builds around ALDI's fresh meat sales, giving you a different protein each night without much overlap: chicken tenderloins on Monday, St. Louis pork ribs on Tuesday, beef franks on Wednesday, ground beef burgers on Thursday, and seasoned beef skewers on Friday. Sweet corn shows up twice, once alongside the Monday chicken skillet and again with Tuesday's ribs and baked beans, so grabbing the four-pack size both times keeps things simple. Fresh produce like organic zucchini, avocados, watermelon, and cantaloupe rounds out the meals with color and freshness, while pantry basics like BBQ sauce and kettle chips keep prep quick on busy nights. It's a lineup that moves from quick skillet cooking to a slow-baked classic, then eases into casual grilling by the weekend, so you get variety without a lot of fuss in the kitchen.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Tenderloins with Zucchini and Corn
Description: Pan-seared chicken tenderloins cooked with sliced zucchini and sweet corn kernels for a quick, colorful weeknight skillet. Simple seasoning lets the fresh produce shine.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Organic Zucchini, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb chicken tenderloins, 1 lb organic zucchini sliced, 1 four-pack sweet corn (kernels cut from cobs) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Zucchini, Corn, and Chicken Skillet (One Pan, 30-Minutes)

Tuesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Pork Ribs with Baked Beans and Corn
Description: St. Louis pork ribs are oven-baked low and slow with BBQ sauce until tender, served alongside baked beans and sweet corn. A classic, hearty backyard-style dinner made indoors.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Sweet Corn, Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes active
Serving note: 2 lb pork ribs, 1 can baked beans, 1 four-pack sweet corn, 1 bottle BBQ sauce for 4 people. Ribs need about 75-90 minutes in the oven, so start them ahead of time.

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Beef Franks on Brioche Hot Dog Rolls with Kettle Chips
Description: Beef franks are grilled and served on toasted brioche hot dog rolls with a side of kettle chips. A fast, casual dinner that comes together in minutes.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (15 oz, about 4 franks) beef franks, 1 package brioche hot dog rolls, 1 bag kettle chips for 4 people.
Recipes:
- 20-Minute Spiral-Cut Grilled Hot Dogs

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Avocado and Potato Chips
Description: Juicy ground beef chub is formed into patties and pan-seared or grilled, topped with fresh avocado slices and served on brioche buns. Wavy potato chips round out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Avocados, Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lb ground beef chub formed into 4 patties, 1 package brioche burger buns, 1 four-pack avocados (sliced), 1 bag wavy potato chips for 4 people.

Friday
Meal: Grilled Seasoned Beef Skewers with Watermelon and Cantaloupe
Description: Seasoned beef skewers are grilled quickly for a charred, juicy finish, paired with fresh watermelon and cantaloupe for a light, sweet contrast. A festive way to close out the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Whole Seedless Watermelon, Cantaloupe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages (14 oz total) Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, 1 whole seedless watermelon (cubed), 1 cantaloupe (cubed) for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Grilled Watermelon And Halloumi Skewers Recipe - Mashed

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lb): $4.58
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Sweet Corn (2 four-packs): $4.78
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (2 lb): $4.98
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 each): $1.99
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (1 each): $1.69
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 each): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (1 each): $3.29
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeño Kettle Chips (1 each): $1.89
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (2 lb): $7.18
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 each): $3.99
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $3.69
- Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips (1 each): $1.79
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (2 each): $11.98
- Whole Seedless Watermelon (1 each): $4.49
- Cantaloupe (1 each): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
- Garlic powder or general seasoning blend for chicken and beef
- Toothpicks or skewers if reheating/plating skewers