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20 SLOW COOKER

for $150 at ALDI

LAUREN GREUTMAN

“DUMP” MEALS #2

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20 SLOW COOKER MEALS FOR $150 AT ALDI

by Lauren GreutmanFrom iamthatlady.com

Please note that the prices contained in this guide were current as of September 15, 2015 in Central New York ALDI locations. Prices at other locations and at different times will vary. Additionally, meats are sold by weight, and although this guide assumes reasonably sized packages, your local store may not carry that specific weight. As such, I cannot guarantee that your grocery shopping trip will cost less than $150; it might be less, it might be more.

I am not responsible for the outcome of any recipe you try from this. I’ve made each recipe personal-ly and find them quite good, but you may not. You may not always achieve the results desired due to variations in ingredients, cooking temperatures, typos, omissions, or individual cooking abilities. Please always use your best judgment when cooking with raw ingredients such as eggs, beef, chicken or fish.

No part of this publication shall be reproduced, transmitted, or sold in whole or in part in any form, without the prior written consent of the author. All trademarks, registered trademarks and images of appearing in this guide are the property of their respective owners.

All rights reserved. This guide or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Copyright © 2015 THAT Lady Media, LLC.

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The Slow Cooker. It has become my best friend. And you won’t believe just what it can accomplish until you make the meals in this meal plan. These meals are straight up comfort food. It is truly my favorite collection of slow cooker recipes on the planet. And it’s SO EASY to prepare.

The preparation instructions use my proven new technique designed to make preparation as fast as possible. Instead of doing each recipe one at a time, you will use each ingredient one at a time. This means that you will only handle each ingredient once. I did this by myself, with NO help from Mark and I was completely done in about 2.5 hours. I know you can do it too! Here is what is included in this printable pack:

1. Printable Shopping Lists

This shopping list has the specifics of what you will need to purchase at ALDI. It lists the section of the store you can find the items and a box to check off each item. This should make your shopping trip as quick and easy as possible (even with kids along).

2. Pantry List

ALDI does not sell everything, but they do sell most things. We took a look through our pantry and made a list of all the things most people have in their pantry – that way they don’t have to buy it again. ALDI sells inexpensive spices, so if you don’t have all of the spices and other items listed you can usually find them at ALDI for an additional cost.

3. Detailed Preparation Instructions

Freezer cooking works best when you can devote one afternoon or evening to prepare almost a month’s worth of meals. We’ve gone through and figured out the best way to get it all done ahead of time – so just follow our instructions and you will be all set! I would set aside 2 hours of prep time for this plan.

4. Blank Calendar

Since these meals will be frozen, feel free to enjoy them in any order you please. You can use the calendar if you wish to create your own plan.

5. Recipe cards for all recipes

All of the recipes are organized and numbered; that way you don’t have to flip back and forth between recipes.

Make sure you check out our other ALDI meal plans over at iamthatlady.com and as always you can email me any questions that you have at [email protected].

Have a great day!

Lauren Greutman(aka – ‘THAT Lady’)

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Quantity Product Price Areaq 1 Burmann's BBQ Sauce $0.99 each Aisle 1q 2 *Jiffy Corn Bread Mix, 1 box $0.47 each Aisle 1q 1 Tuscan Garden Artichoke Hearts in Water, 12 oz jar $2.69 each Aisle 1q 1 Happy Farms Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz $1.79 each Dairyq 1 Milk, Gallon Whole or 2% $1.95 each Dairyq 1 Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz $3.49 each Dairyq 1 Friendly Farms Sour Cream, 1 lb $1.29 each Dairyq 1 Garlic, jarred 7 oz $1.99 each Aisle 2q 1 Apples, 3 lb bag $2.99 each Produceq 1 Carrots (bag of whole carrots) $1.39 each Produceq 2 Celery (bag of whole stalks) $1.39 each Produceq 1 Multi-Colored Peppers, 3 pk $3.69 each Produceq 2 Onions, bag of 7-8 $1.99 each Produceq 1 Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag $3.69 each Produceq 1 Baby Kale, 5 oz pkg $2.49 each Refrigeratedq 1 Cream Cheese, 8 oz $0.99 each Refrigeratedq 1 Little Salad Bar Fresh Spinach $1.69 each Refrigeratedq 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, fresh 2.5 lb pkg $6.98 each Meatq 1 Chicken Drumsticks, 2.5 lb pkage $2.98 each Meatq 2 Chicken Thighs, 4 lb pkage $4.76 each Meatq 2 Chuck Roast, 2 lb each $9.98 each Meatq 2 Ground Beef 80% Lean, 1.00 lb pkage $3.99 each Meatq 1 Ground Beef 90% Lean, 2.25 lb pkage $11.98 each Meatq 1 Italian Sausage Patties, 1 lb $3.49 each Meatq 1 Pork Loin, 4 lb each $9.96 each Meatq 2 Italian Turkey Sausage links, 1 lb pkg $3.49 each Meatq 3 Happy Harvest Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz $0.95 each Aisle 3q 1 Dakota Pride Kidney Beans, 15 oz $0.59 each Aisle 3q 1 Happy Harvest Tomato Paste, 6 oz $0.39 each Aisle 3q 4 Happy Harvest Tomato Sauce, 8 oz $0.25 each Aisle 3q 1 White Rice, 5 lb $2.69 each Aisle 3q 1 Season's Choice Frozen Corn, 16 oz $0.89 each Frozenq 1 Orange Juice Concentrate, 12 oz frozen $0.79 each Frozenq 2 *Reggano Pasta - any type, 1 lb $0.99 each Aisle 4q 1 *Chef's Cupboard Bread Crumbs, 15 oz $0.89 each Aisle 4q 1 *Reggano Egg Noodles, 1 lb $1.25 each Aisle 4q 1 Reggano Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz $2.49 each Aisle 4q 1 *Reggano Spaghetti, 2 lb $1.59 each Aisle 4q 3 *Specially Selected Italian Bread, 16 oz $1.69 each Bread

ALDI SHOPPING LIST

* Denotes item containing gluten. Substitute if on a gluten free diet.

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Quantity Productq 1 BBQ Sauce, 16 ozq 2 *Corn Bread Mix, 1 boxq 1 Artichoke Hearts in Water, 12 oz jarq 1 Cheddar Cheese, 8 ozq 1 Milk, Gallon Whole or 2%q 1 Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 16 ozq 1 Sour Cream, 1 lbq 1 Garlic, jarred 7 ozq 1 Apples, 3 lb bagq 1 Carrots (bag of whole carrots)q 2 Celery (bag of whole stalks)q 1 Multi-Colored Peppers, 3 pkq 2 Onions, bag of 7-8q 1 Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bagq 1 Baby Kale, 5 oz pkgq 1 Cream Cheese, 8 ozq 1 Fresh Spinach, 5 - 8 ozq 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, fresh 2.5 lb pkgq 1 Chicken Drumsticks, 2.5 lb pkageq 2 Chicken Thighs, 4 lb pkageq 2 Chuck Roast, 2 lb eachq 2 Ground Beef 80% Lean, 1.00 lb pkageq 1 Ground Beef 90% Lean, 2.25 lb pkageq 1 Italian Sausage Patties, 1 lbq 1 Pork Loin, 4 lb eachq 2 Italian Turkey Sausage links, 1 lb pkgq 3 Crushed Tomatoes, 28 ozq 1 Kidney Beans, 15 oz canq 1 Tomato Paste, 6 oz canq 4 Tomato Sauce, 8 oz canq 1 White Rice, 5 lbq 1 Frozen Corn, 16 ozq 1 Orange Juice Concentrate, 12 oz frozenq 2 *Pasta - any type, 1 lbq 1 *Bread Crumbs, 15 ozq 1 *Egg Noodles, 1 lbq 1 Parmesan Cheese, 8 ozq 1 *Spaghetti, 2 lbq 3 *Italian Bread Loaf, 16 oz

GENERAL SHOPPING LIST (FOR THOSE WITHOUT A NEARBY ALDI)

* Denotes item containing gluten. Substitute if on a gluten free diet.

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Spices:• Basil• Black Pepper• Bouillon Cubes (beef) • Bouillon Cubes (chicken)• Chili Powder• Cinnamon• Cilantro• Cocoa Powder • Cumin• Oregano• Dried Parsley• Salt• Thyme

Other ingredients:• All-purpose Flour• Butter• Eggs• Lime Juice (or Lemon Juice)• Maple Syrup• Red Wine Vinegar• Water• Worcestershire Sauce

PANTRY ITEMSThere are ingredients in the recipes not included in the shopping list because they are probably in your kitchen’s pantry… but you might not have all of them. If you are missing any of these items, your cost at the store will be slightly higher. So before you head out to the grocery store take a look at your pantry to make sure that you have the following:

Total Amount needed:2 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 cubes8 cubes8 tsp1 1/2 tsp2 tbsp (or 2 Tbsp fresh)2 tsp1 Tbsp8 tsp2 tsp8 Tbsp3 Tbsp

Total Amount needed:4 TbspOne stick (8 Tbsp)4 eggs2 Tbsp1 cup4 tsp20 cups1 tsp

Make sure to also buy:• Gallon-size freezer bags (you will need 20)

Meal SizesThis meal plan is designed for a family of 4. If your family is larger, smaller or you have big eaters, small eaters, you may need to adjust your shopping list accordningly.

Tip - if you do need to increase the size of the meals, you can buy slightly larger portions of meat without hav-ing to change the other ingredients. For example, instead of buying 2 lb chuck roasts, you could buy 3 lb chuck roasts.

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TASKS & INSTRUCTIONSYou will not be using every single item you bought to prepare the meals. The list below details the items that you will not be using in preparation, and which of those items need to be frozen.

Item:

• Corn Bread Mix• Kidney Beans• Rice• Pasta• Egg Noodles• One 8 oz can of tomato sauce

• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

• Italian Bread• Corn

Where to store:

• Pantry or Cupboard• Pantry or Cupboard• Pantry or Cupboard• Pantry or Cupboard• Pantry or Cupboard• Pantry or Cupboard

• Refrigerator

• Freezer• Freezer

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• Label 2 bags: “1: BBQ Roadhouse Pot Roast”• Label 2 bags: “2: Creamy Chicken Stew”• Label 2 bags: “3: Apple Cinnamon Pork Loin”• Label 2 bags: “4: Chicken Parmesan”• Label 2 bags: “5: BBQ Meatloaf”, but use mixing bowls to combine ingredients first.• Label 2 bags: “6: Carribean Citrus Chicken”• Label 2 bags: “7: Chili”• Label 2 bags: “8: Spinach and Artichoke Chicken”• Label 2 bags: “9: Chicken Noodle Soup”• Label 2 bags: “10: Sausage and Kale Soup”

Fill each bag (with the exception of the meatloaf) with ingredients using the tables on the next 4 pages asfollows:

TASKS & INSTRUCTIONSOn the next several pages, there are a few tables designed to make prep as easy as possible. This meal plan makes use of a new technique - make it so that you only touch each ingredient once.

You will start by labeling 20 freezer bags as follows:

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CALENDAR


ROADHOUSE POT ROAST(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 1

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 2 lb chuck roast• 1/2 cup onion, chopped• 1/2 bell pepper (any color), chopped• 3/4 cup celery, chopped• 2 large potatoes, chopped into chunks (optional)• 2 tsp (or 2 cloves) minced garlic• 1/2 cup tomato sauce• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 2 beef bouillon cubes• 1 tsp salt• 1 tsp black pepper• 1/2 tsp dried thyme• 1/2 cup water

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place all ingredients (potatoes are optional) in a freezer bag.2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK:1. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook. 2. Place contents of bag in the bottom of the slow cooker.3. Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with mashed potatoes (if potatoes were not placed in the slow cooker).


CREAMY CHICKEN STEW (SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 2

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into chunks• 1 cup baby carrots, chopped• 1/3 cup celery, chopped• 2 medium sized potatoes, chopped into chunks• 1/2 cup onion, sliced• 1 tsp (or 1 clove) minced garlic

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 tsp salt• 1/2 tsp black pepper• 1 tsp dried parsley• 1 cup water• 2 Tbsp butter• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour• 1/2 cup milk (2% or whole preferably)

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine chicken, vegetables, potatoes, spices and water in a gallon-sized freezer bag.2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK:1. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook.2. Cook on high for 4 hours (or low for 8, medium for 6).3. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.4. Add flour and whisk constantly for about 5 minutes, or until it turns a deep brown color.5. Add milk and whisk until thick and bubbly.6. Add the thickened sauce to the slow cooker and mix in well until sauce is blended.

Sever with Italian bread (use half the loaf for each meal).


APPLE CINNAMON PORK LOIN (SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 3

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 2 lbs. pork loin• 2 apples, peeled and sliced• 1/2 cup onion, sliced

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 tsp salt• 1/2 tsp black pepper• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon• 1/2 cup maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. (optional) Cut several slits into pork loin.2. (optional) Stuff with some of the apple slices.3. Place pork into a gallon-sized freezer bag.4. Add all other ingredients on top.5. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook. 2. Place contents of bag in the bottom of the slow cooker.3. Cook on medium for 6 hours (or low for 8).

Serve with mashed potatoes.


RECIPE 4

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1 1/2 chicken breasts• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce• 3 oz tomato paste• 2 tsp (or 2 cloves) minced garlic• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1/2 tsp salt, plus a couple pinches• 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus a couple pinches• 1 Tbsp basil• 1 Tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and place in a gallon-sized freezer bag.2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, basil, and garlic to the freezer bag and mix well.3. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook. 2. Place contents in the slow cooker. Move the chicken to the top of the sauce and sprinkle with salt a pepper.3. Cook on high for 4 hours.4. Remove chicken from slow cooker and stir sauce. Place the chicken back on top of the sauce and top with the cheese.5. In a small pan, heat the oil over medium heat for a minute.6. Add the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook the breadcrumbs, stirring often for about 5 minutes.7. To serve, scoop out a piece of chicken with some sauce underneath and place over pasta. Top with a big scoop of the crispy bread-

crumbs.

Serve over pasta.

CHICKEN PARMESAN (SINGLE RECIPE - DO THIS TWICE)


BBQ MEATLOAF(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 5

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1 lb ground beef• 1/2 lb pork italian sausage, loose or removed from casing• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped• 1/2 bell pepper of any color, finely chopped• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs• 2 eggs• 2 tsp (or 2 cloves) minced garlic• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided• 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce, divided

PANTRY INGREDIENTS• 1 1/2 tsp salt• 1 tsp black pepper• 1 tsp chili powder• 1/2 tsp cumin

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Mix BBQ sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl.2. Combine all ingredients and half of the sauce mixture in a large bowl and mix well.3. Refrigerate the remaining sauce.4. Shape into a loaf, zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Thaw in refrigerator the day before you plan to cook.2. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup tomato sauce.3. Place in the bottom of the slowcooker and top with sauce mixture.4. Cook on high for 4 hours.5. Take out of slow cooker and let rest on a cookie sheet or cutting board for a few minutes.

Slice and serve with mashed potatoes and corn (using half of the bag).


CARRIBEAN CITRUS CHICKEN (SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 6

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 3 - 4 lbs chicken legs and thighs, skin removed• 3 Tbsp orange juice concentrate• 1 Tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)• 2 tsp (or 2 cloves) minced garlic• 1/2 cup onion, sliced

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 tsp salt• 1 tsp black pepper• 1/2 tsp cumin• 1 tsp oregano• 1 tsp dried cilantro (or 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro)

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine all ingredients in a freezer bag.2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Thaw in refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook.2. Place in slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on high, 6 hours on medium, or 8 hours on low.

Serve over rice.


RECIPE 7

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1 lb lean ground beef• 1/2 can of red kidney beans, rinsed (15 oz)• 1/2 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)• 1/2 cup onion, chopped• 1 tsp (or 1 clove) minced garlic

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1 Tbsp chili powder• 1 1/2 tsp salt• 1/2 tsp black pepper• 1/2 tsp ground cumin• 1/4 tsp cinnamon• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional - depends on

how spicy you want it)• 2 tsp red wine vinegar• 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce• 1 tsp chocolate chips or cocoa powder• 1 1/2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients, except the beans, to a freezer bag.2. Zip the bag closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Thaw in refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook. 2. Place in slow cooker and cook for 4 hours on high, 6 hours on medium, or 8 hours on low. Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.3. Add kidney beans and cook for another 20 minutes or so.

Serve with cornbread.

CHILI (SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)


SPINACH & ARTICHOKE CHICKEN(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 8

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into

chunks• 1/2 cup onion, chopped• 1/2 package• 1/2 jar of artichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped• 4 oz cream cheese• 4 oz sour cream• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese• 2 Tbsp butter

PANTRY INGREDIENTS• 1/2 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place all ingredients in a gallon-sized freezer bag except 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK:1. Thaw in refrigerator the day before of the morning you plan to cook.2. Cook in a slow cooker on high for 4 - 6 hours.3. Add remaining cheese on top and put lid back on for another 5 minutes, until the cheese melts

Serve over pasta.


CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 9

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 4 skinless bone-in chicken thighs• 1/2 onion, chopped• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped• 3/4 cup celery, chopped• 1 tsp (or 1 cloves) minced garlic• 3 cups uncooked egg noodles

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 tsp salt• 4 tsp dried thyme• 1/2 tsp black pepper• 2 chicken bouillon cubes• 5 cups of water

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine all ingredients, except the egg noodles, in a freezer bag. 2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 3. Take out of freezer the day before you plan to cook and thaw in the refrigerator.4. After it thaws, cook on high for 4 hours (or medium for 6, or low for 8)5. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and remove the meat from the bones.6. Place meat back into slow cooker and turn it off.7. Boil some water and cook the noodles as directed on the package.8. Drain and pour the noodles into the slow cooker.9. Serve immediately. Serve with Italian bread (use half the loaf for each meal).


SAUSAGE & KALE SOUP (SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)

RECIPE 10

ALDI INGREDIENTS• 1 lb. of ground turkey sausage• 2 - 3 russet potatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced thin• A bunch of regular kale or baby kale (rinsed)• 1 cup onion, chopped

PANTRY INGREDIENTS • 2 cups water• 2 chicken bouillon cubes• 4 cups of whole milk• 1 Tbsp oregano• A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)• 1 tsp salt• 1/2 tsp black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Add all ingredients excpet the milk to a freezer bag.2. Zip the bags closed and freeze. TO COOK: 1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.2. Add milk.3. Cook on high for 4 - 6 hours.4. Remove sausage from the soup.5. Chop or mash into smaller pieces. (Tip - use a standing mixer with the flat beater)6. Put the sausage back in the soup and serve.

Serve with Italian bread (use half the loaf for each meal).


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