ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Mustard-Glazed Roasted Chicken Wings with Zucchini
Description: Whole chicken wings are tossed in a tangy mustard glaze and roasted until crisp, served alongside sauteed organic zucchini. A simple, flavorful dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings, Inglehoffer Mustard, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb chicken wings, 1 tbsp mustard glaze, 0.3 lb zucchini sliced and sauteed.
Recipes:
- Honey-Mustard Wings Recipe: How to Make It
- Baked Honey Mustard Wings Recipe by Tasty
- Honey Mustard Chicken Wings - Downshiftology

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Beef and Zucchini with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Ground beef is browned in a skillet with zucchini and burst grape tomatoes for a quick, savory one-pan meal. Light seasoning lets the fresh produce shine.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb ground beef, 0.3 lb zucchini, half of a 10-oz grape tomato package.
Recipes:
- Skillet Beef and Zucchini with Grape Tomatoes
- Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe: How to Make It
- Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (20-Minute Recipe!)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and German Bread
Description: A boneless center cut pork chop is pan-seared to a golden crust and paired with warm sweet-tart red cabbage, served with a slice of German bread. A comforting, hearty plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Kuche Red Cabbage with Apple, Deutsche Kuche German Bread
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb pork chop, 1/3 jar red cabbage, 1-2 slices bread (rest freezes well).
Recipes:
- Pork Chops With Red Cabbage Recipe - That's Nerdalicious
- Stovetop Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apple-Cabbage Noodles

Thursday
Meal: Seared Carne Picada Tacos with Grape Tomatoes
Description: Diced beef carne picada is seared with warm spices and piled into tortillas, topped with the remaining fresh grape tomatoes. Quick, zesty, and satisfying.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb carne picada, remaining half of the grape tomato package, 2-3 tortillas (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Slow-Cooker Carne Picada Tacos with Avocado Salsa
- Carne Picada - Mexican braised beef and veggies in a rich, savory sauce!
- Easy Carne Picada Recipe - Perfect for Tacos and Burrito Bowls

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Eye of Round Steak with Roasted Pears and Gala Apples
Description: A lean eye of round steak is seared to a flavorful crust and plated with caramelized roasted pears and gala apple slices for a sweet-savory finish. An elegant yet simple meal to close the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Eye of Round, Washington Organic Pears, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb eye of round steak, 1 pear (from 2-lb pkg), 1 gala apple (from 3-lb bag).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Garlic-Rosemary Round Steak Recipe - Mashed
- Eye of Round Steak Recipe - Recipes.net
- 18 Delicious Simple Eye of Round Steak Recipes for Beginners - Simply Family Recipes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Organic Zucchini (0.6 lb): $1.43
- Inglehoffer Mustard (1 bottle): $2.84
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg): $1.99
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Deutsche Kuche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 jar): $2.49
- Deutsche Kuche German Bread (1 loaf): $2.69
- Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Fresh Black Angus Eye of Round (0.5 lb): $3.75
- Washington Organic Pears (1 pkg): $3.29
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Ground cumin and chili powder (for tacos)
- Tortillas
- Butter (for roasting pears and apples)