Free ALDI Meal Plan week of 9/23/18 - 9/29/18 (2026 Guide)

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

• See if Imperfect Produce is available in your area yet (and if not, you can to be notified on their site when it is...).
• On the "almost" all ALDI front, check out my Imperfect Produce review, and get 50% off your first box with code mashup.
• Pretty cool, and a nice method to supplement your ALDI shopping and/or pick up some different seasonal produce that ALDI doesn't carry.
• But now, let's get back to this week's ALDI meal plan...

Is Free Aldi Meal Plan Worth It?

Worth noting: let's get ready to make six complete dinners for a family of four, just $60.00 out the door! You can consistently move them near a little, so that the heartier recipes sit on the relatively cooler days by you. 🙂 Sunday: Apples & honey baked BBQ ribs.

Serve with a side spring mix salad topped with dried cranberries & sunflower kernels & an straightforward Greek vinaigrette, applying just the dressing directions from this recipe. Monday: Vegetarian lemon chickpea wraps, carrot sticks, and slice up two apples.

Where the Real Savings Hide

More importantly, tuesday: Comforting kielbasa potato soup, baguette. Wednesday: Straightforward summer salad with chicken and blueberries (substitute sunflower kernels for pepitas, shredded cheddar for feta, and apply just one avocado), along with cups of leftover potato soup, + sliced cantaloupe.

Thursday: Ground beef stroganoff, served over baked potatoes rather than egg noodles, plus the other half of both the blueberries & grape tomatoes Friday: Sweet & savory stuffed acorn squash dinner. Serve with a side salad made with the rest of your spring mix, topped with chopped carrots, sunflower kernels, and green onions.

A Closer Look at Free Aldi Meal Plan

Remember that saturday: Leftovers, family pizza night (ALDI sells a nice large take-and-bake pizza), eat out, or date night. Louis pork spare ribs, $5.97 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, $2.29 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef, $5.58 Produce 2 lbs lemons, $3.19 3 lb Gala apples, $2.89 Cantaloupe, $1.49 16 oz SimplyNature organic spring mix, $3.99 8 oz bag spinach, $1.19 2 lbs carrots, $.99 8 oz sliced white mushrooms, $.99 Bunch green onions, $.89 Pint blueberries, $2.49 3 lbs yellow onions, $1.99 5 lb baking potatoes, $2.49 2 medium acorn squash, $1.50 Pint grape tomatoes, $1.99 2 avocados, $2.18 That comes to $60.67.

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!

What to Know About Free Aldi Meal Plan

As a rule, 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.

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 9/16-9/22 in Sunday ad markets, and 9/19-9/25 in Wednesday ad markets).

How Free Aldi Meal Plan Really Works

In short, non-advertised prices were collected on 9/19/18 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 9/23/18.

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Getting the Most From Free Aldi Meal Plan

Worth noting: 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!

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. How fun are these ALDI themed t-shirts I have for you guys?

Tips That Make a Difference

More importantly, 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!

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

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

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. You can consistently move them near a little, so that the heartier recipes sit on the relatively cooler days by you. 🙂 Sunday: Apples & honey baked BBQ ribs.

Is it worth shopping around for free aldi meal plan?

Usually yes. Serve with a side spring mix salad topped with dried cranberries & sunflower kernels & an straightforward Greek vinaigrette, applying just the dressing directions from this recipe.

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Monday: Vegetarian lemon chickpea wraps, carrot sticks, and slice up two apples.

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

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.