I shopped for my family of 4 at Aldi on a $60 budget. I got 3 nights' worth of dinners plus a few pantry staples

Terri PetersMar 5, 2024, 23:15 IST

I shopped at Aldi to see how many items I could get using a $60 budget.Terri Peters

I've been grocery shopping at Aldi for my family of four for over a decade.
Recently, I visited Aldi to see how far a $60 budget would stretch.

I've been grocery shopping at Aldi since my teenagers were babies, so the chain has almost always been my family's go-to.

Recently, I visited Aldi with a $60 grocery budget to see what I could put in my cart. I bought ingredients for three nights' worth of dinners as well as several gluten-free pantry staples.

Here's what it was like shopping for my family of four on a limited budget.

I always look through Aldi's produce aisles first.

When I got to Aldi, I stocked up on produce first.Terri Peters

I love to pair affordable meats with fresh veggies for simple meals.

On this trip, I picked up Kirkwood thin-sliced chicken breasts.Terri Peters

If there's a choice between a name-brand and an Aldi-specific version, I choose the latter.

I passed on La Croix and bought PurAqua Belle Vie sparkling water instead.Terri Peters

Aldi's gluten-free selection is always impressive.

I picked up some gluten-free liveGfree items on this trip.Terri Peters

I got an impressive amount of fresh groceries and pantry items for just under $60.

I got three bags of groceries for about $60.Terri Peters

My first weeknight meal cost under $14 and included gluten-free pasta.

I used chicken breasts, broccoli, Alfredo sauce, and fettuccine to make an easy pasta dish.Terri Peters

My second meal cost around the same price and included seasonal veggies.

I roasted butternut squash, pork tenderloin, and green beans for my second weeknight meal.Terri Peters

My third dinner was less than $13, and there were plenty of leftovers.

I used ground turkey, beans, diced tomatoes, and a seasoning packet to make chili. Terri Peters

The shopping trip reaffirmed why Aldi is my go-to place to buy groceries.

I felt like I got a lot of value from my $60 Aldi grocery haul.Terri Peters

I made frozen pizza in 4 different appliances. Surprisingly, the oven didn't yield the best slice.

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