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One Week Aldi Meal Plan

October 30, 2017 | 6 Comments

$50 Aldi Meal Plan

It sounds crazy but I’ve been put-off of Aldi for some time. While I know it has been PROVEN to save families money, it has been hard for me to depart with my local grocer. This isn’t because I am snobby or think I’m too good for Aldi. I’ve truly come to enjoy going to the grocery store near my house. The same people are there, they are friendly and helpful, and it’s less than a mile from my home. However, this week, I took the plunge and headed to Aldi for our weekly grocery trip.

Pros of Aldi

The number one perk of shopping at Aldi is obviously saving money. It has been reported that switching to Aldi can save shoppers up to 40% of their grocery bill, and maybe more in some cases. For instance, if you are willing to cut things from your diet or change up your weekly meal plan, you may be able to save even more by heading to Aldi instead of your traditional grocer.

Another Aldi perk is the fact that you’re minimizing your biological footprint a little bit. Aldi requires you to purchase bags or bring your own reusable bags. Oftentimes, people just put the loose food right into their car. Getting rid of bags reduces the environmental impact a bit and it also helps Aldi offer the low prices it does.

Cons of Aldi

Not everything about Aldi is great though. In some cases, Aldi may be difficult to find. The traditional grocery store is only one mile away, while Aldi is 5+ miles away. Most people find the drive to be worth it though. And, with Aldi opening new stores every year, there are likely to be new stores popping up in your area.

Additionally, it can be a bit of a pain to shop at Aldi. There are extra things you wouldn’t normally think about. Most people have a hard enough time remembering to bring their grocery shopping list, never mind your own bags and a quarter for the cart. However, if you’re going to become an Aldi regular, you can always keep these things in your car for last-minute shopping or “just in case.”

My One Week Aldi Meal Plan

Not everyone will be able to pull off a $50/week meal plan. The following items and meals are meant to feed two people for seven days.

$50 One Week Aldi Meal Plan

  • Eggs (12) $2.49
  • Milk (we use skim) $2.79
  • Bread (white loaf) $0.89
  • Shredded cheese (larger bags than in the traditional grocer) $1.89
  • Ground beef $6.42
  • Bacon $4.19
  • Fresh chicken breast $6.60
  • Canned chicken breast (4) $1.69 each
  • Stuffing Mix (2) $0.79 each
  • Cream of chicken soup (2) $0.49 each
  • Salad Mix (2) $1.99 each
  • Peppers (3) $1.19 for 3
  • BBQ sauce $2.19
  • Seasonings (2, based on need) $1.19 each
  • Sugar-Free Fudge Pops $1.49
  • Coffee $2.89

Total: $48.68 before tax

Some of these items get switched out, depending on need. Next week, for example, we probably won’t need new seasonings but we will need butter. Thankfully, the prices are so low that little swaps like that barely make a difference and you’re able to manage to keep your grocery budget low (ours is about $50 per week).

Obviously having a grocery list with no planned meals is kind of useless. So, what did we make with these ingredients?

Breakfast Options (with coffee and milk):

  • Eggs and bacon
  • Breakfast sandwiches
  • Omelette with cheese and peppers
  • Eggs and toast

Lunch Options:

  • Salad (we get the remade Caesar Salad kit)
  • Chicken salad sandwich (you’ll need mayo, which is less than $1 at Aldi if you don’t already have some)
  • Grilled cheese
  • Leftovers

Dinner:

  • Bacon cheeseburgers
  • Shredded BBQ chicken (crockpot)
  • Chicken Stuffing Casserole
  • Meatloaf

With this meal plan, you will have some repeat meals. For instance, we ate all of our dinners twice, except for meatloaf. However, it is something that has helped us save money ($200 a month is a ton).

The plan is to use the additional savings to put towards my student loan repayment and savings. I can’t wait to see how much we are able to save!

Want one of the recipes mentioned above? Reach out to amanda@districtmediafinance.com.

Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship

Amanda is an editor and writer. She has a passion for sharing information that helps people and communities to better themselves in some way. In addition to writing online, she also freelances for local newspapers in her hometown of Charlotte, NC.

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Comments

  1. Todd Weitzman says

    November 15, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Wasn’t that impressed with our local aldi, it seemed dark inside without many windows and just didn’t appeal to me as being high quality. sure you can certainly make the case it’s super affordable easy on the budget, but you want high quality ingredients to work with also!

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