ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Potatoes and Cucumber Salad
Description: Two seasoned chicken drumsticks are baked until crispy alongside a small portion of roasted potatoes, served with a refreshing cucumber salad. A simple, satisfying weeknight dinner scaled just right for one.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb drumsticks (2 pieces), 1/3 of the 24-oz potato bag (about 8 oz), and half the 16-oz cucumber pkg for the salad.
Recipes:
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe
- Herby Chicken with Crispy Potatoes and a Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Farfalle with Marinara
Description: Lean ground beef is browned and simmered in a rich marinara sauce, tossed with tender farfalle pasta. A comforting, quick pasta dinner portioned for one.
Sale items used: Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef, Reggano Farfalle, Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 lb (0.33 lb) ground beef, half the box of farfalle (about 6-8 oz dry), and about 3/4 of the pasta sauce jar.
Recipes:
- Farfalle and Meat Sauce
- Beef Pasta With Ground Beef, Vegetables & farfalle Pasta
- Ground beef and bow tie pasta skillet with tomato sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Potatoes and Tomato Salad
Description: A thin-sliced pork chop is pan-seared to golden perfection and paired with the remaining roasted potatoes and a fresh Roma tomato salad. Light, flavorful, and quick to prepare.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Assorted Pork Chops, U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes, Roma Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use one pork chop (about 0.5 lb), remaining 1/3 of the potato bag (about 8 oz), and 2-3 Roma tomatoes (about 0.3 lb).
Recipes:
- Pork Chops and Potatoes in Tomato Pepper Sauce
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops Recipe
- Lemony Pork Chops, Tomatoes, and Potatoes -- A Sheet Pan Dinner

Thursday
Meal: Popcorn Shrimp Stir Fry with Asian Vegetables and Rice
Description: Crispy popcorn shrimp are tossed with a quick Asian vegetable stir fry and served over fluffy jasmine rice. A fast, crunchy, flavor-packed dinner for one.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp, Season's Choice Asian Medley Stir Fry, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the popcorn shrimp bag (about 6 oz), the full 12-oz stir fry veg pkg, and 1/2 cup dry rice (about 1/8 of the 32-oz bag).
Recipes:
- Easy Shrimp Stir Fry with Vegetables
- Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe
- Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

Friday
Meal: Grilled Tuna Steaks with Avocado and Cucumber Rice Bowl
Description: A grilled tuna steak tops a bowl of rice with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber for a light, protein-rich finish to the week. Fresh and satisfying with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers, Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one 12-oz tuna steak, 1 avocado, remaining half of the cucumber pkg, and 1/2 cup dry rice (about 1/8 of the bag).
Recipes:
- Cilantro Lime Grilled Tuna Avocado Cucumber Salsa
- Seared Ahi Tuna Rice Bowl
- Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl with Avocado and Cucumber

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.67
- U.S. Grade #1 Organic Yellow Potatoes (1 bag, 24 oz): $3.99
- Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Fresh 73/27 Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.42
- Reggano Farfalle (1 box, 12-16 oz): $1.09
- Simply Nature Organic Pasta Sauce (1 jar, 23.5-24 oz): $2.19
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.60
- Roma Tomatoes (0.3 lb): $0.26
- Fremont Fish Market Popcorn Shrimp (1 pkg, 18 oz): $5.99
- Season's Choice Asian Medley Stir Fry (1 pkg, 12 oz): $1.59
- Simply Nature Organic Jasmine Rice (1 bag, 32 oz): $4.29
- Specially Selected Frozen Tuna Steaks (1 each, 12 oz): $4.85
- Avocados (1 each): $0.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Basic seasonings/spices (paprika, Italian herbs, etc.)
- Soy sauce or Asian stir fry sauce base (if not buying Burman's this week)