ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Braised Pork Butt Roast with Mushrooms
Description: A tender pork butt roast is slow-braised with sliced mushrooms and aromatics until fork-tender, creating a rich, savory sauce. Scaled for two, this makes a comforting cold-weather dinner with leftovers for lunch.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours braising
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lb pork butt roast and 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms. Since total time exceeds 60 minutes, start the braise early afternoon or braise the day before and reheat.
Recipes:
- Pot-Roasted Pork Shoulder With Mushrooms Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Mushrooms
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared until golden and simmered with frozen green beans and mushrooms for a quick, hearty one-pan meal. Light seasoning lets the natural flavors shine.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Green Beans with Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lb chicken thighs and 1 package Green Beans with Mushrooms for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Mushrooms Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Skillet with Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned and paired with sweet-savory maple dijon cauliflower for a balanced, flavorful skillet dinner. Quick to prepare and satisfying for two.
Sale items used: Simply Nature 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Maple Dijon Cauliflower
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb ground beef and 1 package Maple Dijon Cauliflower for 2 people.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Honeycrisp Apples
Description: Pan-seared chicken thighs get a crispy exterior while honeycrisp apple wedges roast until caramelized and tender, offering a sweet-savory fall pairing. A simple, elegant dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.25 lb chicken thighs and half of a 2-lb bag of honeycrisp apples (about 1 lb) for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Autumn Apple Chicken
- Rosemary Apple Cider Chicken
- Apple Cranberry Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs

Friday
Meal: Fall Tortelloni with Harvest Pasta Sauce
Description: Cheese-filled fall tortelloni is simmered with a seasonal harvest-style pasta sauce for a cozy, comforting dinner ready in minutes. A simple, satisfying way to end the week.
Sale items used: Priano Fall Tortelloni, Specially Selected Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package Fall Tortelloni and 1 jar Harvest Pasta Sauce, enough for 2 generous servings.
Recipes:
- Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce
- Harvest Pasta Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (1.25 lb): $2.49
- Sliced White Mushrooms (1 package): $1.29
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (2.5 lb total for Tue & Thu): $6.23
- Green Beans with Mushrooms (1 package): $3.49
- Simply Nature 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $4.49
- Maple Dijon Cauliflower (1 package): $3.49
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $2.29
- Priano Fall Tortelloni (1 package): $4.99
- Specially Selected Seasonal Harvest Style Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic
- Onion
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Butter