I shop at Aldi for just myself and spend under $50 a week. Here 12 of my favorite things to buy.

With my busy schedule, I try to eliminate any extra steps while cooking, including making sauces. This is my solution.

I go through a bottle of Fusia's teriyaki sauce at least once a month.

I use it over chicken, shrimp, and mixed-veggie stir-fries. It's a great way to level up a dish for only $2.75.

Little Salad Bar's watermelon and pineapple spears are a great snack.

I've let fruit go bad because I didn't have time to cut it up, so this removes the hassle for just $2.59 a pack.

This marshmallow-and-stars cereal is great for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack.

I prefer this one's taste to the name-brand alternative, and it only costs $1.65.

Park Street Deli's pulled pork can be warmed up in the microwave, so it's an excellent buy for when you don't feel like cooking an elaborate meal.

Pair with it toasted brioche buns, a pickle slice, and wedged potatoes for a dinner of champions.

The convenient meat costs $6.15.

Specially Selected's French brioche rolls are good for cold cuts and burgers. I lightly toast and pair them with the barbecue pulled pork.

They're also a great snack on their own.

A dozen costs $4.09.

I love how this seasoning adds extra flavor to my chilis without all of the guesswork.

I mix it with ground beef, corn, kidney beans, and peppers, then top it off with some sour cream and a side of cornbread.

Each pack sells for $0.48.

With my busy schedule, a lot of the fresh fruit I buy quickly goes bad. But I can make smoothies and juice bowls even weeks after purchasing this Season's Choice frozen medley.

The tropical blend also is just as good and is often sold out due to its popularity.

You can get both for $6.09 each.

I am terrible at making rice, so Earthly Grains' instant alternative has made my life so much easier.

Simply add the amount of water the package says, and it cooks in five minutes. I can skip the trial and error of making regular rice.

A box costs $2.75.

Simply Nature's honey granola is a staple in my pantry.

Selling for $2.49 a bag, it's a great stand-alone snack or topper for smoothie bowls and yogurt parfaits.

I try to eat breakfast every day, but I don't always have time to scramble eggs and flip pancakes.

These Baker's Treat mini blueberry muffins are a great substitute that I can throw in my purse.

They come in prepackaged servings of four muffins, and each box costs $2.45.

Premade Caesar salad is a great snack, side dish, or lunch if you add a protein like chicken.

This pack comes with both dressing and croutons.

I always hunt for foods that need minimal effort to prepare, and this kit allows me to be healthy and frugal for $3.19.

I'm very particular about how my ground beef looks, and I've found these organic vacuum-sealed packs taste the freshest and last the longest.

I often freeze my meat, so it needs to be packaged well.

Ground beef is the star of many of my dishes. And for $6.49 a pound, this option is always stocked in my fridge.

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