In this budget meal plan 125, we've curated 5 dinner recipes that are not only mouthwatering but also gentle on your wallet. Our goal is to save you time and money, so we've included a handy prep guide cheat sheet and a complimentary shopping list.
Affordable and Effortless: A Meal Plan for Everyone
Whether you're seeking budget-friendly lunches or quick, hassle-free dinner options, our meal plan caters to every family member's taste. Discover valuable tips for saving on groceries without compromising nutrition. With our FREE shopping list and one-week meal plan, you can enjoy both scrumptious and budget-friendly dishes.
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Explore our regular meal plans or opt for our £25 budget plans. Whichever you choose, rest assured that you'll relish affordable dinners that will please the entire family without requiring any costly services.
The recipes
The meal plan
It's always helpful to have some pantry and freezer staples on hand to help get dinners on the table quickly. Below, I've listed some staples that I always have, in order to pull together healthy and easy dinners quickly.
You can also check out our other recipe collections like these easy chicken pasta recipes, vegetarian recipes, or these easy curry chicken dinners.
Pantry Staples
If you're new to Aldi or new to the website I'll give you a quick rundown of the pantry staples and favourite fresh food that I always like to have on hand.
- olive oil
- brown rice
- white rice or basmati
- tinned beans- black beans, kidney beans and chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- soy sauce- light and dark
- small flour tortilla- great for making tortilla chips or wraps
- coconut oil- please don't even ask me why coconut oil is so expensive everywhere else, but for some reason, in Aldi, it's a fraction of the price. It's also great for skincare, so it's a great pantry item.
- tinned tomatoes- or you can use passata which is a smooth tomato sauce Perfect for making this tomato and spinach gnocchi.
- peanut butter- honestly, the smooth pb from Aldi is on par with any high-end brand name. And it's a key ingredient in these Asian chicken lettuce wraps or use it to make the peanut sauce for these quick and easy Chinese noodles.
- Fresh vegetables, fruits and whole foods ground beef (mince)
- chicken breasts
- grape tomatoes
- green onions
- feta cheese
- cottage cheese or Greek yoghurt- I change it up weekly
- sour cream or creme fraiche
- Cheese- this usually depends on what types of cheese feature in that week's Aldi meal plan that I'm creating
About the Budget Meal Plan
Our budget dinner ideas are constantly evolving, featuring a mix of classic Savvy Bites recipes and new additions each week. Each recipe specifies the number of servings and provides nutritional information. Most recipes serve a family of 4 with leftovers, while slow cooker recipes typically cater to up to 6 people. Plus, we offer tips on storing and reheating leftovers to minimize food waste.
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Meet the Chef!
Hi, I'm Debs, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef dedicated to helping you create unforgettable meals on a budget. Discover more about my journey and dive into a world of foolproof recipes designed for those who love to eat well without overspending.
Laura Sharman
How do I find the shopping list please?
Deborah Rainford
Just sent it to you! 🙂
Dua
Ditto to the above, weekly email link for the shopping list appears to be broken...
Please can you send it me too? 🙂
Deborah Rainford
Just sent! So sorry about that! 🙂
Bridie
Can you send to me also please as link is broke
Deborah Rainford
Just sent to you! 🙂
Dua
No worries, thank you for sending it 🙂
Gemma
I always struggle to find the shopping list. Where is normally? Kind thanks
Deborah Rainford
Hi Gemma, just sent it to you! 🙂
Vicky
Hey,
How can I find shopping list?
Deborah Rainford
Just sent to you, Vicky! 🙂
Luke
Ew to your page and the weekly email, really like the content. Can you point me to the shopping list for the meal plan as I can't seem to find it anywhere?
Deborah Rainford
Just sent it to you! 🙂
kate Cahill
Can I have the shopping list please?
Deborah Rainford
Hi Kate. You can click the link in the post and print the meal plan out from there. 🙂