ALDI Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week at ALDI, you get five easy dinners that run from Monday's BBQ chicken tenderloin sliders (the tenderloins are just $2.29 for a pound) to Friday's Buffalo chicken pretzel bite bake. Tuesday's pork chops with garlic baby bella mushrooms are a quick change of pace, and the Honeycrisp apples on the side can double as snacks the rest of the week. Beef shows up twice, as shaved steak sandwiches on Wednesday and ground beef nachos on Thursday, and one 3-pack of multicolored peppers covers both nights. Pick up two packages of provolone, one for Wednesday's sandwiches and one for Friday's pretzel bites, and every dinner stays at about 25 minutes.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Chicken Tenderloin Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Chicken tenderloins are pan-seared, then tossed in Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce and tucked into soft rolls. Served with fresh green grapes on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken tenderloins, 1 bottle BBQ sauce (use about 1/3 cup), 1 package Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 1 lb grapes.
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 boneless pork chops are seared quickly and topped with mushrooms sauteed in butter and garlic. Honeycrisp apple slices on the side add a crisp, sweet contrast.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms, New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork chops, 2 packages (16 oz total) Baby Bella Mushrooms, 1 bag (2 lb) Honeycrisp Apples (about 2 apples used for dinner, the rest for snacks).
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: Beef Shaved Steak is sauteed with sliced multicolored peppers until tender, then piled onto Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns and melted with provolone. A hearty, cheesy handheld dinner.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Beef Shaved Steak, 1 pack (3) Multicolored Peppers (2 used here, 1 saved for Thursday), 1 package brioche buns, 1 package provolone.
Recipes:
- Cheesesteak Skillet
- Skillet Shaved Steak Sandwich Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pepper Nacho Skillet
Description: 80/20 ground beef is browned with diced multicolored pepper and spooned over Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips with Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa. Bake briefly or serve warm as a build-your-own nacho platter.
Sale items used: Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef, Multicolored Peppers, Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips, Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef, 1 pepper from Tuesday's pack, 1 bag nacho chips, 1 jar salsa.
Recipes:
- One Pot Nacho Beef Skillet
- Nacho Beef Skillet Recipe
- Cast Iron Skillet Nachos

Friday
Meal: Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bite Bake
Description: ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken is layered over Park Street Deli Savory Pretzel Bites and baked until hot and crisp-edged. Finish with Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone melted on top for a pub-style dinner.
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: 2 packages Buffalo Chicken, 1 package Pretzel Bites, 1 package provolone (second package for this meal).
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:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.29
- Beef Shaved Steak (x1 package): $6.45
- ALDI Deli-Sliced Buffalo Chicken (x2 packages): $6.38
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (x2 packages): $2.98
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 3-pack): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 8-oz. packages): $2.58
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb. bag): $1.99
- California Green Grapes (1 lb): $1.29
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns (x1): $3.39
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1): $2.45
- Park Street Deli Savory Pretzel Bites (x1): $4.29
- Clancy's Nacho Tortilla Chips (x1): $1.89
- Casa Mamita Flavored Salsa (x1): $2.45
- Burman's Premium BBQ Sauce (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil