Free ALDI Meal Plan week of 12/9/18 - 12/15/18 in 2026

Want to get more out of free aldi meal plan without the guesswork? Below we walk through the essentials in plain language, with practical steps you can use right away.

Key Takeaways

• We'll assist you extend your savings this year -- beyond what you're already saving on your groceries from ALDI!
• Tuesday: Straightforward chipotle turkey chili (apply the whole 19.2 oz pack of ground turkey).
• Cook up a pot of rice to serve this over, and have apples and blackberries on the side.
• Thursday: Sweet potato + chicken hand pies, oranges.

How Free Aldi Meal Plan Really Works

Here's a little impromptu post I wrote up a few months ago, but which seems appropriate to revisit for the holiday season: All I Genuinely Require to Know I Learned in ALDI. I'd love to hear your thoughts, too. And on a highly different holiday season note, if you're after deals on gifts be sure to come join us in the Mashup Mom "hot deals" group on Facebook.

ALDI meal planning week of 12/9/18 - 12/15/18 I’m assuming that you already have pantry basics like cooking oil, common condiments, and spices. 🙂 *** Read through the recipes before you shop, to be sure you have the necessary pantry staples on hand.  Six Straightforward Dinners from ALDI for $60.00 ALDI meal plan -- Begin cooking 12/9/18 Sunday: Fajita-inspired sheet pan chicken thighs and peppers. Worth noting: serve with cheesy spinach rice: Cook up 1 cup rice in 2 cups broth applying your favorite method, then stir in 4 oz fresh spinach + a little butter, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and shredded cheddar to taste until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.

Getting the Most From Free Aldi Meal Plan

Monday: Black bean, tomato, and spinach frittata topped with sliced avocado, along with sourdough toast and honey roasted carrots (cut larger carrots into sticks, and begin in oven 15-20 minutes before you put in the frittata). More importantly, wednesday: Thyme for a one pan chicken mushroom rice skillet. (While this is simmering, quick cook up the last bit of chicken tenderloins in a skillet and chop up a cup of cooked chicken to reserve for tomorrow's recipe.) Also: Oranges, apples.

Friday: Sausage & sweet potato sheet pan dinner, plus side salad topped with carrot coins, chopped broccoli florets, and hard boiled eggs (apply your last three) and garlic bread made with the rest of your sourdough. Saturday: Leftovers, family pizza night (ALDI sells a nice large take-and-bake pizza), eat out, or date night.

Tips That Make a Difference

Remember that 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. Part of the fun of meal planning lies in mixing old stand-bys with something new each week.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

As a rule, 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 12/2-12/8 in Sunday ad markets, and 12/5-12/11 in Wednesday ad markets).

Non-advertised prices were collected on 12/5/18 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 12/9/18.

Is Free Aldi Meal Plan Worth It?

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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!

Where the Real Savings Hide

Worth noting: 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. Pick up a pack of meal prep containers & pack up any dinner leftovers for straightforward weekday lunches!

Cute & handy ALDI quarter keepers. Check out my Amazon shop for some of my favorite useful items for your own meal planning.

A Closer Look at Free Aldi Meal Plan

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

How fun are these ALDI themed t-shirts I have for you guys -- and what a excellent holiday gift they would be, right? 😉 Lastly: 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. And on a highly different holiday season note, if you're after deals on gifts be sure to come join us in the Mashup Mom "hot deals" group on Facebook.

Is it worth shopping around for free aldi meal plan?

Usually yes. ALDI meal planning week of 12/9/18 - 12/15/18 I’m assuming that you already have pantry basics like cooking oil, common condiments, and spices. 🙂 *** Read through the recipes before you shop, to be sure you have the nec....

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Worth noting: serve with cheesy spinach rice: Cook up 1 cup rice in 2 cups broth applying your favorite method, then stir in 4 oz fresh spinach + a little butter, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, and shredded chedd....

Smart Ways to Save More on Free Aldi Meal Plan

• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• 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.

Final Thoughts

Before you check out, line up free aldi meal plan against current promotions and any codes you can stack. Small habits like these add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.