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LAUREN GREUTMAN20 SLOW COOKER“DUMP” MEALSfor 150 at ALDI

20 SLOW COOKER MEALSFOR 150 AT ALDIby Lauren GreutmanFrom iamthatlady.comPlease note that the prices contained in this guide were current as of June 30, 2015 in Central NewYork ALDI locations. Prices at other locations and at different times will vary. Additionally, meats aresold by weight, and although this guide assumes reasonably sized packages, your local store may notcarry that specific weight. As such, I cannot guarantee that your grocery shopping trip will cost lessthan 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 personally and find them quite good, but you may not. You may not always achieve the results desired due tovariations in ingredients, cooking temperatures, typos, omissions, or individual cooking abilities. Pleasealways 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 ofappearing 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 mannerwhatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotationsin a book review.Copyright 2015 THAT Lady Media, LLC.2 IAMTHATLADY.COM

Give your oven and your stove a break! Break out the slow cooker and just leave it on the counter for 3 weeks,because that’s the only thing you will need to cook these meals. Every single meal in this plan is a slow cooker“dump” recipe, meaning there’s no pre-cooking or special instructions. You will just literally throw everything inbags and freeze.The preparation instructions this time use a completely new technique designed to make preparation as fast aspossible. Instead of doing each recipe one at a time, you will use each ingredient one at a time. This means thatyou will only handle each ingredient once. I did this by myself, with NO help from Mark and I was completelydone in 90 minutes. I know you can do it too! Here is what is included in this printable pack:1. Printable Shopping ListsThis shopping list has the specifics of what you will need to purchase at ALDI. It lists the section of the storeyou can find the items and a box to check off each item. This should make your shopping trip as quick andeasy as possible (even with kids along).2. Pantry ListALDI does not sell everything, but they do sell most things. We took a look through our pantry and made alist of all the things most people have in their pantry – that way they don’t have to buy it again. ALDI sellsinexpensive spices, so if you don’t have all of the spices and other items listed you can usually find them atALDI for an additional cost.3. Detailed Preparation InstructionsFreezer cooking works best when you can devote one afternoon or evening to prepare almost a month’sworth of meals. We’ve gone through and figured out the best way to get it all done ahead of time – so justfollow our instructions and you will be all set! I would set aside 2 hours of prep time for this plan.4. Blank CalendarSince these meals will be frozen, feel free to enjoy them in any order you please. You can use the calendarif you wish to create your own plan.5. Recipe cards for all recipesAll of the recipes are organized and numbered; that way you don’t have to flip back and forth betweenrecipes.Make sure you check out our other ALDI meal plans over at iamthatlady.com and as always you can email meany questions that you have at lauren@iamthatlady.com.Have a great day!Lauren Greutman(aka – ‘THAT Lady’)3 IAMTHATLADY.COM

SHOPPING LISTQuantityProductPriceAreaq2Burmann's BBQ Sauce, 16 oz bottle 0.99 eachAisle 1q1Berryhill Honey, 12 oz 2.99 eachAisle 1q1Casa Mamita Salsa, 24 oz 1.69 eachAisle 1q1Fusia Soy Sauce, 15 oz 1.19 eachAisle 1q1Clancy's Tortilla Chips, 13 oz 1.19 eachAisle 1q3Happy Farms Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz 1.79 eachDairyq1Friendly Farms Sour Cream, 1 lb 1.29 eachDairyq1Garlic, minced 8 oz. jar 1.99 eachAisle 2q1Carrots, 2 - 3 lb bag 1.29 eachProduceq1Onions, bag of 7 - 8 1.89 eachProduceq1Russet Potatoes, 10 lb bag 3.49 eachProduceq1Mini Sweet Peppers, 16 oz 2.99 eachProduceq3Kirkwood Chicken, fresh 2.5 lb pkg 6.98 eachMeatq2Chicken Drumsticks, 2.5 lb pkg 2.98 eachMeatq2Chuck Roast, 2 lb each 9.98 eachMeatq2Pork Loin, 4 lb each 9.96 eachMeatq2Top Sirloin Steak,1.5 lb each 8.99 eachMeatq1Ground Beef 90% Lean, 2.25 lb pkg 11.98 eachMeatq2Appleton Farms Ribs, 2.25 lb pkg 6.66 eachMeatq1Dakota Pride Black Beans, 15 oz can 0.59 eachAisle 3q4Happy Harvest Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz 0.95 eachAisle 3q1*Benita Flour Tortillas, 20 ct 1.49 eachAisle 3q4Happy Harvest Tomato Sauce, 8 oz 0.25 eachAisle 3q1White Rice, 5 lb 2.69 eachAisle 3q1*Pueblo Lindo Burrito Tortillas, 8 ct 1.49 eachAisle 3q2Season's Choice Frozen Corn, 16 oz 0.89 eachFrozenq1Season's Choice Frozen Peas, 16 oz 0.95 eachFrozenq1*Reggano Spaghetti, 2 lb 1.79 eachAisle 4q1*L'oven Fresh Hamburger Buns, 8 ct 0.89 eachBreadq1*Specially Selected Italian Bread, 16 oz 1.69 eachBread* Denotes item containing gluten. Substitute if on a gluten free diet.4 IAMTHATLADY.COM

PANTRY ITEMSThere are ingredients in the recipes not included in the shopping list because they are probably in your kitchen’spantry but you might not have all of them. If you are missing any of these items, your cost at the store will beslightly higher. So before you head out to the grocery store take a look at your pantry to make sure that you havethe following:Spices: Basil Black Pepper Bouillon (Beef) Bouillon (Chicken) Chili powder Cumin Garlic Powder Ground Ginger Onion Powder Oregano Paprika Red Pepper Flakes SaltTotal Amount needed:2 Tbsp9 tsp6 cubes4 cubes2 Tbsp6 tsp1 tsp2 tsp1/2 tsp6 tsp8 Tbsp2 tsp12 tspOther ingredients: Total Amount needed:1 cup Brown SugarHalf stick (4 Tbsp) Butter2 Tbsp Lemon Juice3 Tbsp Lime Juice4 Tbsp CornstarchA few cups Water2 tsp Worcestershire SauceMake 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.5 IAMTHATLADY.COM

TASKS & INSTRUCTIONSOn the next several pages, there are a few tables designed to make prep as easy as possible. This meal planmakes 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: bags:bags:“1: Chicken Tacos”“2: Mongolian Beef”“3: Honey Garlic Chicken”“4: Meat Sauce”“5: Paprika Chicken”“6: Ribs”“7: Ropa Vieja”“8: Salsa Chicken”“9: Pork Burritos”“10: Pulled Pork”Fill each bag with ingredients using the tables on the next 4 pages as follows:6 IAMTHATLADY.COM

7 IAMTHATLADY.COMSpaghettiMeat SaucePaprikaChickenBaby BackRibsRopa ViejaSalsa ChickenPork BurritosBags 4Bags 5Bags 6Bags 7Bags 8Bags 9Bags 10 Pulled PorkHoney GarlicChickenMongolianBeefBags 2Bags 3Chicken TacosBags 1MeatHalf of 1packageHalf of 1packageHalf of 1packageKirkwoodChicken,fresh 2.5lb pkg1 packageChickenDrumsticks, 2.5lb pkg1 packageChuckRoast, 2 lbeachHalf of 1packageHalf of 1packagePork Loin,4 lb each1 packageHalf of 1packageGroundTop SirloinBeef 90%Steak,Lean, 2.251.5 lblb pkg1 packageAppletonFarmsRibs,2.25 lb(AMOUNTS IN THE TABLE BELOW ARE TO BE ADDED TO EACH BAG. I.E. YOU WILL NEED TO ADD THE AMOUNT TWICE)TASKS & INSTRUCTIONS

8 IAMTHATLADY.COMBaby BackRibsRopa ViejaSalsa ChickenPork BurritosBags 6Bags 7Bags 8Bags 9Bags 10 Pulled PorkPaprikaChickenBags 51 carrot2 tspSpaghettiMeat SauceBags 42 tsp1 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 tsp1 TbspHoney GarlicChickenBags 32 - 3 carrots1 TbspMongolianBeefBags 2Open jar of mincedgarlicPeel and chop 7 carrotsinto 1 inch chunks.Chicken TacosGarlicCarrotsBags 1Initial StepsVeggies1/2 diced onion1 sliced onion1/2 sliced onion1 sliced onion1/2 diced onionSlice 5 onions intostrips, dice 2 onions.Onions1/2 of the peppersRemove seeds and sliceinto stripsMini Sweet Peppers(AMOUNTS IN THE TABLE BELOW ARE TO BE ADDED TO EACH BAG. I.E. YOU WILL NEED TO ADD THE AMOUNT TWICE)TASKS & INSTRUCTIONS

9 IAMTHATLADY.COMBags 10 Pulled Pork1 tsp1/2tsp1 tsp1/4tspPork BurritosBags 91cubeSalsa Chicken1 tspBags 82cubesRopa ViejaBags 71 tsp1 tspBaby BackRibsBags 61cube1/2tspPaprikaChicken1/2tspBags 51TbspSpaghettiMeat Sauce1/4tspBags 42 tspBags 3Basil1/2tspBlackPepperHoney MongolianBeef1TbspCuminBags 2Chilipowder1cubeGarlicPowderChicken TacosGroundGingerBags 1SpicesOnionPowder1/4tspOregano1 tsp2 tspPaprika1Tbsp1Tbsp2Tbsp1 tsp(or apinch)RedPepperFlakes(AMOUNTS IN THE TABLE BELOW ARE TO BE ADDED TO EACH BAG. I.E. YOU WILL NEED TO ADD THE AMOUNT TWICE)TASKS & INSTRUCTIONS1 tsp1/2tsp1/2tsp1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp1/2tsp1/2tspSalt

10 IAMTHATLADY.COMBags 10 Pulled Pork1/2 (16oz.) bottle1 1/2TbspPork BurritosBags 91/2 (24oz) jarSalsa ChickenBags 82 (8oz)cansRopa ViejaBags 71/2 (16oz.) bottleBaby BackRibs1 Tbsp1/2cup1/2cup1/4cup1/2cup1/2cup1/2cup2 TbspBags 62 Tbsp2 (28oz.)cans3 Tbsp1/2cupPaprikaChicken1/2cupBags 5BBQ SauceSpaghettiMeat SauceBrown SugarBags 4ButterHoney GarlicChickenCrushed TomatoesBags 3Lemon Juice1/4cupLime JuiceMongolianBeefSalsaBags 2Soy Sauce1/2cupTomato SauceChicken TacosWaterBags 1Sauces,etc.1 tspWorcestershire Sauce(AMOUNTS IN THE TABLE BELOW ARE TO BE ADDED TO EACH BAG. I.E. YOU WILL NEED TO ADD THE AMOUNT TWICE)TASKS & INSTRUCTIONS1 Tbsp3 TbspHoney

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RECIPE 1CHICKEN TACOS(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)ALDI INGREDIENTS 2 - 3 boneless skinless chicken breastsFlour tortillas (6 - 10)4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)Sour cream (optional)PANTRY INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp chili powder2 tsp cumin1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp onion powder1/4 tsp garlic powder1 chicken bouillon cube1/2 cup waterPREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:1.2.Place all ingredients (except the tortillas, cheese and sour cream) in a freezer bag.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 high for 4 hours (or low for 8, medium for 6).4. Shred with forks or a potato masher.5. Serve in tortillas and top with cheese and sour cream.Serve with white rice.12 IAMTHATLADY.COM

RECIPE 2MONGOLIAN BEEF(SINGLE RECIPE, DO THIS TWICE)ALDI INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. pot roast or chuck roast, trimmed of excessfat 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp (or 3 cloves) minced garlicPANTRY INGREDIENTS 2 tsp of minced ginger (or 1/2 tsp groundginger) 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup water 4 Tbsp water, divided 2 Tbsp cornstarchOPTIONAL INGREDIENTS 4 green onions1 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp olive oilPREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:1.2.Combine beef, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a gallon-sized freezer bag.Zip the bags closed and freeze.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Thaw in the refrigerator the night before or the morning you plan to cook.Cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.Remove the meat from the liquid and place on a cutting board.Shred meat and remove any excess fat. Cover meat to keep it hot.In a small sauce pan, whisk together 2 Tbsp corn starch with 4 Tbsp water.Add about 1/2 cup of the liquid from the slow cooker to the sauce pan and heat over medium, whisking constantly.Once it bubbles and thickens, pour the thickened sauce into the slow cooker and mix.Add some of the sauce from the slow cooker over the meat.TO COOK:Green Onions (optional)9. Start getting a pan hot with about 1 Tbsp of olive oil. While that’s heating up, cut up 4 green onions into 2 inch pieces.10. Place them in the hot and add about 1 Tbsp of soy sauce. Stir them up a bit as they cook for just a couple minutes.Serve the beef over rice, and top with the cooked green onions.13 IAMTHATLADY.COM