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$40 weekly dinner plan for a family of 4 · Aldi
Seven days of dinners for two adults and two children, shopped at Aldi: about $29–$41 at the checkout, built to fit a $40 weekly target. Pantry basics like oil, salt and spices are assumed to be at home.
Weekly budget target: $40
- What you eat this week
- $18–$25
- At the checkout
- $29–$41
Within the budget target · ≈ $35.00
You buy whole packages; you use only part of some. The rest stays in your kitchen for another meal.
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- Household
- two adults and two children
- Store prices
- Aldi
- Diet
- Everyday
- Meals covered
- Dinners only · 7 days
Shopping list
Whole packages as sold. The checkout range is an estimate based on dated price tables.
| Ingredients | You need | Buy these packages | Checkout range |
|---|---|---|---|
| limeLeft after cooking: ½ | 1 | 1 × pack of 1 | $0.20–$0.27 |
| onionsLeft after cooking: 4 | 4 | 1 × 3 lb (~9 recipe pieces) | $2.32–$3.87 |
| potatoesLeft after cooking: 1¾ lb | 3¼ lb | 1 × 5 lb pack (2267.96 g) | $3.04–$4.11 |
| butterLeft after cooking: 15.5 oz | 0.5 oz | 1 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g) | $2.47–$3.34 |
| cheddarLeft after cooking: 1 oz | 7 oz | 1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g) | $1.51–$2.04 |
| shredded cheeseLeft after cooking: 4 oz | 4 oz | 1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g) | $1.59–$2.15 |
| eggsLeft after cooking: 5 | 12 | 1 × pack of 18 | $1.99–$2.70 |
| milkLeft after cooking: 3½ cups | 4½ cups | 1 × 64 fl oz pack (1892.71 ml) | $1.66–$2.25 |
| lentilsLeft after cooking: 9 oz | 7 oz | 1 × 1 lb pack (453.592 g) | $1.55–$2.10 |
| pastaLeft after cooking: 13 oz | 1¼ lb | 2 × 16 oz pack (453.592 g) | $2.20–$2.97 |
| long-grain riceLeft after cooking: 8 oz | 1½ lb | 1 × 32 oz pack (907.185 g) | $1.47–$1.99 |
| black beansLeft after cooking: 4.5 oz | 13.5 oz | 2 × 15 oz pack (255.146 g drained) | $1.31–$2.19 |
| sweetcornLeft after cooking: 5.5 oz | 15 oz | 1 × 29 oz pack (575.495 g drained) | $0.87–$1.45 |
| tomato salsaLeft after cooking: 9 oz | 5.5 oz | 1 × 14.5 oz pack (411.068 g) | $1.19–$1.61 |
| canned tunaLeft after cooking: 0.5 oz | 7 oz | 2 × 5 oz pack (106.311 g drained) | $1.37–$2.28 |
| ground cuminLeft after cooking: 2.5 oz | 2⅓ tsp | 1 × 2.5 oz pack (70.8738 g) | $1.11–$1.50 |
| mustardLeft after cooking: 7.5 oz | 1½ tsp | 1 × 8 oz pack (226.796 g) | $0.60–$0.81 |
| frozen broccoliLeft after cooking: 7 oz | 1 lb | 2 × 12 oz pack (340.194 g) | $1.52–$2.05 |
| frozen spinachLeft after cooking: 1.5 oz | 8.5 oz | 1 × 10 oz pack (283.495 g) | $1.00–$1.35 |
- What you eat this week
- $18–$25
- At the checkout
- $29–$41
Already at home
These pantry basics are assumed in your kitchen. They are valued at the amount the meals use, not as full packages.
- black pepper 1 tsp
- flour 1.5 oz
- olive oil ¼ cup
- salt 2¾ tsp
- vegetable stock cube 1
- sunflower oil ¼ cup
Where the money goes
The biggest lines at the checkout are potatoes (≈ $3.04–$4.11), onions (≈ $2.32–$3.87), butter (≈ $2.47–$3.34).
19 ingredients have leftovers after cooking. Plan them into next week or the freezer.
Swapping a meal changes the list. The CentMenu app recalculates the packages and the budget when you do.
Questions about this plan
Is $40 a week enough for a family of 4?
This plan's checkout estimate is $29–$41 at Aldi; the central estimate is ≈ $35, against a $40 target. Prices are averages, so your shelf prices will differ. Treat it as a realistic starting point, not a guarantee.
What do I need at home for this plan?
Pantry basics used: black pepper, flour, olive oil, salt, vegetable stock cube and sunflower oil. These basics are used in small amounts, so they are not part of the shopping list.
What is the difference between "food you eat" and "at the checkout"?
The meals use about $18–$25 of food. At the checkout you pay $29–$41 because you buy whole packages and some of each is left over for another meal.
Is this plan safe for allergies?
No plan can guarantee that. Check every label and cross-contact warning yourself. In the CentMenu app you can exclude allergens and the planner filters recipes accordingly.