Aldi Budget Meal Plan 172

This week’s meal plan is all about easy recipes with bold flavour! From sticky savoury honey garlic pork belly, and easy one pan Cajun cod to fresh, flavour-packed beef and noodles and the perfect one pan pasta, these recipes are designed to keep weeknights simple, stress-free, and delicious.

I've been making budget meal plans and cheap and easy recipe collections for a very long time. You can check out some reader favourites: 45 quick and easy dinners to save you time and money, 30+ healthy freezable dinners to stock your freezer and simplify your week and 30 chicken pasta recipes. You can also check out all the other weekly meal plans.

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Honey Garlic Roast Pork Belly Slices Recipe

This easy crispy but still tender Asian style pork belly will have you skipping takeaway. Crispy crackling, tender belly meat and a sweet and sour sticky glaze.

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One Pan Blackened Cod

Enjoy a flavourful and healthy meal with this Blackened Cod recipe, with a rich and savoury tomato white bean sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress.

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Easy and Healthy Vegetarian Stuffed Pasta Shells

Enjoy a delicious and quick meal with these stuffed pasta shells, perfect for a busy weeknight. Combining creamy mascarpone, red pepper sauce, and fresh spinach, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

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The Best Sweetcorn Chowder

This hearty and comforting sweetcorn chowder is perfect for any season. With smoky streaky bacon, tender new potatoes, and a creamy broth, it’s a delightful meal that can be prepared with fresh, tinned, or frozen sweetcorn.

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30-Minute Easy Sticky Crispy Chilli Beef

This Crispy Chilli Beef recipe delivers a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours with a delicious crispy texture. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles and a side of broccoli.

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How to Use This Meal Plan

Getting Started

1. Review the Recipes
   Skim through this week’s meal ideas and familiarize yourself with the ingredients and steps.
2. Check Your Pantry
   Take stock of any staples you already own—no need to buy extra!
3. Print Your Shopping List
   Each recipe’s ingredients are itemized so you can shop swiftly and stay on budget.
4. Prep in Advance
   Look for tasks you can do early, like chopping veggies or marinating meats. Little steps save big time later.

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