ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Chicken Tenderloin Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Tender chicken tenderloins are pan-cooked, shredded or chopped, and tossed in tangy BBQ sauce. Served on soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls, this makes 4 hearty sliders for two people.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb chicken tenderloins (assumed total weight), with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and 4 Hawaiian rolls from the pack of 12. Serve 2 sliders per person. Cook the chicken in a skillet 8-10 minutes, chop, then simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
- Baked BBQ Chicken Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls {20 Minute Recipe}
- Easy Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sliders

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are seared until golden, then topped with mushrooms sauteed in garlic and butter. A quick, savory dinner for two.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb pork chops (assumed total weight, about 4 thin chops), 1 pkg (8 oz) sliced mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp oil. Sear chops 3-4 minutes per side, then cook mushrooms in the same pan for 6 minutes.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
- Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pork Chops (One-Pan, 30 Minutes)
- Buttery Skillet Pork Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Sandwiches with Provolone
Description: Shaved steak is sauteed with sliced multicolored peppers and onion, then piled onto toasted rolls and melted under provolone. A fast, cheesy sandwich dinner for two.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pkg shaved steak, 1 pepper from the 3-pack, 1/2 onion, 4 provolone slices, and the 4 remaining Hawaiian rolls (2 sandwiches on 2 rolls each, or use 2 rolls for 2 sandwiches as you prefer). Saute peppers 5 minutes, add steak for 3-4 minutes, then top with cheese to melt.
Recipes:
- Cheesesteak Skillet
- Skillet Shaved Steak Sandwich Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pepper Nacho Skillet
Description: Browned ground beef and diced peppers are simmered with salsa and spooned over tortilla chips. Topped with melted provolone, this is a one-pan nacho dinner for two.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa, Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight), 2 peppers from the 3-pack (diced), 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 bag chips, and 4 provolone slices torn on top. Brown the beef 6 minutes, add peppers and salsa for 5 minutes, then layer over chips and broil 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
Recipes:
- One Pot Nacho Beef Skillet
- Nacho Beef Skillet Recipe
- Cast Iron Skillet Nachos

Friday
Meal: Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bite Bake
Description: Pretzel bites are baked with deli-sliced buffalo chicken and melted provolone until bubbly. A cozy, snackable dinner for two.
Sale items used: ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken, Park Street Deli Savory Pretzel Bites, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pkg buffalo chicken, 1 pkg pretzel bites, and the remaining provolone slices (2-4). Toss everything in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes. Serve with a simple side of sliced pepper if you like.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ranch Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Recipe
- Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites
- Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Recipe - Irresistible Game Day Snack

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- 80/20 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.65
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1): $6.45
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 8-oz pkg): $1.29
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1): $2.45
- Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce (x1): $2.99
- Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips (x1): $1.89
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45
- ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken (x1): $3.19
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (x2): $2.98
- Park Street Deli Savory Pretzel Bites (x1): $4.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic, onion, butter, cooking oil, salt, pepper