This Week’s Aldi Meal Plan (Under $70): Simple Meals, Shared Tables, and Faithful Stewardship
This week I put together our meal plan with one big goal in mind: faithfulness. Not fancy, just thoughtful, simple meals that stretch a small budget and make space for what matters most. With prices rising everywhere, I’m constantly reminded that stewardship is a daily practice, not just a financial principle. And honestly? There’s a quiet joy in working within limits. It keeps me leaning on the Lord’s provision instead of my own ideas of abundance.
As always, I did all of our grocery shopping at Aldi, and every meal (minus one family dinner and our Friday night out) came in just under $70 total. Here’s what we’re eating this week and how it works for our family!
Sunday – Mother’s Day Dinner with Family
We’re spending the evening with extended family who are in town to celebrate Mother’s Day! I didn’t count this in the grocery budget since it was more of a shared feast, but it was such a sweet reminder of God’s goodness through the generations. I also won’t have to do any of the cooking, which is such a Mother's Day blessing.
Monday – Shepherd’s Pie
This is one of my favorite “use what you have” meals. I bought ground beef in bulk at Costco at the start of the month, so I’ll pull about a pound from that stash for this recipe. I also still had potatoes in my pantry from last week, and all the spices needed to make this dish delicious. All I needed from Aldi was some frozen vegetables, milk, and shredded cheese. Come Monday, I’ll brown some ground beef, stir in frozen mixed veggies, and top it with mashed potatoes and cheese. It’s cozy, hearty, and perfect for a Monday.
*Pro tip: Shepherd’s pie is such an easy recipe to double and freeze half for later! I’ll be going out of town at the end of the month, so I’ll be making an extra pie this week to toss in the freezer for then!
Tuesday – Spaghetti, Beef & Sausage Meatballs, Green Beans, and a Baguette
I make our own meatballs with a mix of ground beef and Tennessee Pride Mild Sausage - and they are delicious! For Tuesday’s dinner, I’ll toss them in a jar of marinara and serve them over spaghetti, with roasted green beans and a warm baguette on the side. It’ll feel a little like a restaurant meal—without the restaurant prices. Meals like this remind me that abundance isn’t always more; sometimes it’s just enough with a grateful heart.
Wednesday – Chicken Pot Pie
This is one of those meals that fills the house with the smell of “home.” I use canned chicken, frozen veggies, and whip up a quick homemade pie crust. It’s not complicated, but it’s full of care.
*Pro tip: This is another dinner that is easy to double! I’ll be making two chicken pot pies this week, and tossing one in the freezer for later.
Thursday – Leftover Night!
Leftover night is a quiet victory in our home, and it’s always on Thursdays. Less cooking, no waste, and the stovetop gets a little room to breathe (and stay clean!). I’ll add some simple roasted veggies to round things out, and we’ll surely have enough for everyone. It might not be exciting, but it’s satisfying—and honestly, kind of peaceful.
Friday – Chick-fil-A (Our Eat-Out Night)
We budget for one meal out each week, and it’s almost always Chick-fil-A. My husband loves it, my one year old loves it, and I love not having to cook. It’s a little tradition we look forward to and another reminder that there’s room in faithful stewardship for rest and joy too.
Saturday – Aldi Frozen Pizza Night
Saturday night is always pizza night at our house. Aldi’s frozen pizzas are affordable, tasty, and zero stress. Our one year old gets something a bit healthier (I keep homemade chicken and broccoli nuggets in the freezer for her!) and once she’s asleep, my husband and I throw on a movie, put on our pajamas, and make it a whole thing.
It’s probably the easiest dinner of the week, and somehow the one my husband and I look forward to the most.
A Final Thought
This week didn’t include anything fancy or expensive. But it did include full bellies, lots of together time, and plenty of gratitude. Living within a budget, especially a tight one, has taught me that faithfulness in the small things is kingdom work. Every meal is a chance to reflect God's provision, and every simple dinner is an invitation to give thanks.
So if you’re trying to make ends meet and still love your people well, know this: your faithfulness in the little things matters more than you realize. The Lord sees it all. And it’s enough.
Happy stewarding!
