You can literally spend just a few hours on a weekend afternoon prepping these 11 recipes and making all 22 meals to have ready whenever you need them.
That is stinkin awesome if you ask me!
Whether you plan on making all of these Aldi frozen meals to replace your regular cooking or if you plan to eat these exclusively for 22 days, this will work for you!
These freezer meals are all designed for the slow cooker, and trust me- you’ll be blown away at what your slow cooker is capable of. These meals are incredible.
I planned this out, did the shopping, AND assembled all of the recipes to make sure that this worked flawlessly!
The good news is that it does – the great news is that we have not cooked dinner in almost three weeks; I just thaw the meals, throw them in the slow cooker, and I’m done.
Having all of the meals in the freezer has truly been a lifesaver for us!
Key Takeaways
- Spend just a few hours on a weekend to prepare 22 meals using 11 recipes- have the ease of frozen food but actually have inexpensive homemade meals instead!
- Ideal for those days when cooking dinner is a challenge or to completely cover meal plans for 22 days.
- All recipes are designed for easy preparation in the slow cooker.
- The planning, shopping, and assembly of recipes were meticulously done to ensure success.
- I’ve got the meal plan, grocery list, and recipes all set and ready for you to grab and go!
- Freezer meals have proven to be a significant time-saver and stress-reliever.
- Enjoy not having to cook dinner for almost three weeks, thanks to the convenience of freezer meals!
22 Easy Aldi Frozen Meals for $150
It’s nice to visit Aldi’s freezer aisle now and again, but I can walk you through making your own frozen meals from Aldi ingredients for better taste and cost!
Here are the meals that you’ll be making (all of which are double recipes and need to be divided):
- Baked Ravioli – double this recipe. Divide and freeze in 9 x 12 pans.
- Salsa Chicken – double this recipe. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Thai Peanut Pork – double this recipe. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce & Meatballs – double both of these recipes. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Slow cooker Chicken Cacciatore – double this recipe. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Homemade Bacon Mac & Cheese – this recipe is already doubled. Divide and freeze in 9 x 12 pans.
- Souvlaki Chicken – double this recipe. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Alfredo Sauce– with pasta and broccoli; double this recipe. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – this recipe is already doubled. Freeze in Ziplock Freezer bags
- Teriyaki Chicken – this recipe is a single recipe. Freeze in baking dish.
- Chicken Enchiladas – this recipe is already doubled. Divide and freeze in 9 x 12 pans.
I didn’t include the Ziploc Freezer bags and 9 x 12 baking dishes in the final price of this meal plan.
The baking dishes I purchased at Dollar Tree come in many sizes, so choose which ones you want to use.
These recipes feed 6 people, so doubling these 22 recipes makes over 60 servings for families.
We have 2 small children, and all of these meals are just fine for us, with some leftovers for lunches during the week.
To make this super easy on you, I’ve put together a printable pack that includes:
- Detailed instructions on how to make all of these in just a 2-3 hours all at once! Trust me – this will be VERY helpful!
- Detailed recipe cards
- Printable menu planner
- Shopping list
- You can get my entire bundle for only $67 I know you will LOVE it!
If you don’t want the printable pack, no problem! You can still do this! You just need to scroll down to see the shopping list and recipes.
Aldi Shopping List
Here is the shopping list for everything you will need:
- (1) Avocado, @$0.99 each
- (1) Bacon
- (2) Benita Flour Tortillas, 10 ct, @$1.19 each
- (2) Brown Rice 2 lb. Bag, @$1.49 each
- (1) Burmann’s BBQ Sauce, @$0.99 each
- (2) Casa Mamita Salsa, 24 oz, @$1.69 each
- (1) Chef’s Cupboard Bread Crumbs, 15 oz, @$0.89 each
- (2) Chef’s Cupboard Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5 oz, @$0.49 each
- (1) Clancy’s Tortilla Chips, 13 oz, @$1.19 each
- (1) Cream Cheese, 8 oz, @$0.99 each
- (1) Countryside Creamery Butter, 1 lb., @$2.29 each
- (1) Dakota Pride Black Beans, 15 oz, @$0.59 each
- (1) Friendly Farms Sour Cream, 1 lb., @$1.29 each
- (1) Fusia Soy Sauce, 15 oz, @$1.19 each
- (1) Garlic (bag of 3 heads), @$0.79 each
- (2) Green Peppers, 3-pack, @$2.29 each
- (1) Ground Beef 80% Lean, 2.25 lbs package, @$8.75 each
- (1) Ground Beef 80% Lean, 1 lb package, @$3.99 each
- (5) Happy Farms Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz, @$1.89 each
- (1) Happy Farms Feta Cheese, .25 lb, @$1.99 each
- (1) Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz, @$3.69 each
- (9) Happy Harvest Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz, @$0.95 each
- (4) Happy Harvest Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz, @$0.55 each
- (1) Happy Harvest Sliced Pineapple, 20 oz can, @$0.89 each
- (3) Kirkwood Chicken Breasts, 3 lb, @$6.49 each
- (2) Kirkwood Chicken Leg Quarters, 5 lb, @$4.29 each
- (2) L’oven Fresh Hamburger Buns, @$0.89 each
- (1) Milk, Gallon Whole or 2%, @$1.95 each
- (1) Multi-Colored Bell Peppers, 3-pack, @$3.69 each
- (1) Onions (bag of 6-7), @$0.79 each
- (2) Pork Loin, 4 lb., @$11.56 each
- (2) Priono Frozen Ravioli, 25 oz., @$2.49 each
- (4) Reggano Pasta – any type, 1 lb, @$0.89 each
- (1) Reggano Macaroni Noodles, 2 lb, @$1.49 each
- (2) Reggano Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz, @$2.49 each
- (1) Reggano Spaghetti, 2 lb, @$1.49 each
- (1) Rice Bowl Couscous, 10 oz, @$1.49 each
- (4) Season’s Choice Frozen Broccoli, 12 oz., @$1.19 each
- (2) Season’s Choice Frozen Green Beans, 16 oz., @$1.69 each
- (2) Specially Selected Italian Bread, 16 oz., @$1.69 each
- (1) Tuscan Garden Italian Dressing, 16 oz, @$1.29 each
My total came to $151.16 (at the time of writing this), and I have a few ingredients left over for other meals still. I’m thrilled with the results of this meal plan!
If you make some swaps, the cost will change- like getting white rice instead of brown rice, getting fresh pineapple or frozen fruit instead of canned, and other quick swaps you might prefer.
Printable Pack: Aldi Meal Plan
The printable pack for my frozen meal plan includes:
1) A printable Freezer Cooking Meal Plan & Shopping List. It even details which aisles to find the products in so you can easily shop in under 30 minutes for everything!
2) A blank calendar. Since this is freezer cooking, it really doesn’t matter what order you consume the meals, so create your own schedule that fits your family!
3) The recipes are laid out in an easy to use format. The ingredients are divided between Aldi and pantry ingredients, and the sides are included too.
4) Step by Step instructions on how you can take 3 hours and create 21 meals. This part of the printable pack lists exactly how to do this.
You can buy the printable pack below here with instant delivery right to your inbox.
Other Helpful Meal Plans
I have four other Aldi Meal plans for you from previous months that might interest you:
- Original Meal plan – 20 meals for $150
- Gluten-Free Meal plan – 25 gluten-free meals for $150
- Holiday Meal plan – 20 meals + holiday feast for $150
Final Thoughts
Investing your time in preparing these freezer meals from budget-friendly Aldi ingredients will save you money and ensure your family enjoys wholesome and hearty meals without cooking stress.
This approach to meal planning is a game-changer for busy families, allowing for more quality time spent together rather than being tied up in the kitchen.
With recipes that have inexpensive ingredients that feed a family of 6 every night for almost a whole month, this method of meal preparation is clearly a sustainable and economical choice.
Whether you’re looking to simplify your meal times or need help making inexpensive meals, these freezer meals show that good nutrition and flavors can come from affordability and convenience.
My easy meals and meal planning ideas can help you enjoy stress-free, budget-friendly meals that don’t skimp on taste or nutrition!
So why wait? Head to your nearest Aldi store and start stocking up on ingredients for your very own freezer meal plan now.
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I really wish we had a large enough freezer to do this type of meal plan! This is so much more simple than cooking every night. We LOVE Aldi too. We can feed our family of two for $40-50 per week! It’s simply amazing 🙂 -Anne @ http://www.ourthriftylife.com
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Just bought this and am SO STOKED- these are the kind of meals we love, not the ones I so often find in other cookbooks, thank you so much! I see this is #3- how do I get #1, #2 and #4-#? –
I also would like to know how to get the other books.
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Hi, I’m trying to buy this ebook. Everything says site not available. I sure don’t want to pay for something and not receive it. I did notice this is more than a year old. Is it still available?
Hi Mary – I just fixed the link 🙂
Hi Lauren! You used to have a meal plan that included a classic Mac and cheese and slow cooker Thai peanut pork. Do you still have this available? Those were some of my families favorites and I never saved the recipe beside on my Pinterest bored and now they are unavailable. Can you share these recipes with me pretty please!?
So when a recipe is pictured with veggies – like that chicken pictured with the asparagus – do the veggies need to be prepared separately?
We include those side dishes as well.
I’d love to get this book! While I’d love an e-book, my daughter-in-law would prefer a physical book, and books are more fun to wrap! Is this a paper book or an ebook only?
This is in ebook format only right now – I apologize for the confusion.