Free ALDI Meal Plan week of 10/21/18 - 10/27/18 (2026 Guide)

Saving money on free aldi meal plan does not need to be complicated. Here is a clear, no nonsense rundown of what works and how to make the most of it.

Key Takeaways

• Is Imperfect Produce available in  your area yet?
• But now, let's get back to this week's ALDI meal plan...
• Let's get ready to make six complete dinners for a family of four, just $60.00 out the door!
• Worth noting: have honeycrisp apples on the side.

Where the Real Savings Hide

Discover more in last month's Imperfect Produce review, plus get 50% off your first box with code mashup -- if you wish to supplement your ALDI shopping with more fresh fruits and veggies. Monday: Garlic mushroom chicken thighs (skip garnish, or apply a little dried parsley instead of fresh).

• Serve with crispy potato wedges (apply 3 of the large bakers instead of four smaller russets) and any apples you have left.
• Tuesday: Mushroom, black bean, & spinach veggie burritos.
• More importantly, serve with avocado & tomato salad (cut down on the vinaigrette to taste, and substitute yellow onion).

A Closer Look at Free Aldi Meal Plan

Wednesday: Pepperoni pizza soup with kale. Top with shredded mozzarella + a little Parmesan if you like, and serve with chopped salad made with 1 ½ hearts of romaine, half a pint of grape tomatoes, 4 oz chopped baby carrots, and balsamic vinaigrette.

• Thursday: Smoked sausage, zucchini, and spinach pasta (apply 4 oz regular spinach instead of 5 oz baby).
• Remember that serve with salad made with the rest of your romaine, carrots, and grape tomatoes, along with sliced pears.
• Friday: Lazy girl turkey salsa chili in the Crock-Pot (sub olive oil if you don't have coconut; apply the rest of your salsa & two smaller cans of diced tomatoes rather than the one large one ALDI doesn't carry).

What to Know About Free Aldi Meal Plan

Serve over baked potatoes, top with shredded cheddar, and slice up some more pears on the side. Saturday: Leftovers, family pizza night (ALDI sells a nice large take-and-bake pizza), eat out, or date night.

• As a rule, or, maybe less... 🙂 These meals will likely run you even less if you supplement this week’s ALDI purchases with clearance meat you already have in your freezer, pantry staples you picked up discounted, produce you already have on hand, and/or sale produce from your local produce market.
• Let me know if you provide it a try!
• Aspects to know about the ALDI meal plans A couple of notes I try not to repeat main dish recipes more frequently than once a month, but you will see favorite straightforward recipes come up again in these weekly ALDI meal plans as the same meats and produce items come up again discounted.

How Free Aldi Meal Plan Really Works

Part of the fun of meal planning lies in mixing old stand-bys with something new each week. In short, if one or more of these recipes isn't to your taste, or if you have other ingredients to apply, you can adapt the recipes in this ALDI meal plan to your family’s preferences -- or just apply the concepts here to supplement your own meal planning.

• See: Pantry staples to stock up on and how to modify a meal plan for your family. ** Ad markets and dates This week's ALDI meal plan reflects prices from the current week’s ad (running 10/14-10/20 in Sunday ad markets, and 10/17-10/23 in Wednesday ad markets).
• Non-advertised prices were collected on 10/17/18 at my local store in the Chicago suburbs, but non-advertised prices and produce deals *may vary* by location & region.
• In either ad market, shop any time through Saturday and begin cooking on Sunday 10/21/18.

Getting the Most From Free Aldi Meal Plan

Worth noting: stay in the ALDI meal planning loop Subscribe above to receive email messages about new ALDI meal plans -- no spam, and I'll at no point sell your info; just get email notifications about new plans! Browse all of the weekly ALDI meal plans here *** note: prices may have changed since originally posted.

• If you find this meal plan useful, why not share it with your friends on Facebook so they can cut costs with ALDI meal planning as well?
• While you're over on Facebook (if you enjoy deals in general) please come join us in the Hot Deals Facebook group! 🙂 Happy ALDI shopping and cooking this week, everyone!
• More importantly, useful resources for meal planning + ALDI shopping Let's close aspects out right now with just a few resources to assist you out with your meal planning and ALDI shopping: Come join us in the Almost All ALDI Facebook group for recipes, meal planning concepts, ALDI food finds, and more.

Tips That Make a Difference

How fun are these ALDI themed t-shirts I have for you guys? Check out my Amazon storefront, and browse several tees that reveal our mutual ALDI love.

• Pick up a pack of meal prep containers & pack up any dinner leftovers for straightforward weekday lunches!
• Remember that cute & handy ALDI quarter keepers.
• Check out my Amazon shop for some of my favorite useful items for your own meal planning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Also useful: Two pack insulated grab bag totes, or two pack clip to cart bags. Almost All ALDI, the eBook.

As a rule, you can consistently access your current regional ALDI ad here. ...

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on free aldi meal plan?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Monday: Garlic mushroom chicken thighs (skip garnish, or apply a little dried parsley instead of fresh).

Is it worth shopping around for free aldi meal plan?

Usually yes. Serve with crispy potato wedges (apply 3 of the large bakers instead of four smaller russets) and any apples you have left.

Smart Ways to Save More on Free Aldi Meal Plan

• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.

Final Thoughts

The bottom line on free aldi meal plan: a little research goes a long way. Compare your options, watch for seasonal offers, and never pay full price when a better deal is a click away.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.