Scoring Corned Beef on a Budget: Prices at My Local Aldi

As a budget-minded home cook who loves serving my family nourishing meals, I rely on Aldi to provide quality ingredients at affordable prices. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I headed to my local Aldi to scope out their corned beef brisket prices. I wanted to score some tasty corned beef without breaking the bank!

In this post, I’ll share details on the corned beef selection and pricing I found at my Aldi store in Raleigh NC. I’ll also provide some tips for saving money on corned beef along with my favorite recipe ideas. Let’s dive in!

Checking Out the Corned Beef at My Aldi

The first place I looked for corned beef was in the weekly Aldi Finds ad. The ad listed Cattlemen’s Ranch Flat Cut Corned Beef Brisket for $2.99 per pound, with a limit of 2 briskets per customer. This gave me an idea of what to expect price-wise at my store.

When I checked the meat case sure enough they had the Cattlemen’s Ranch corned brisket for $2.99/lb just like the ad described. It was not pre-packaged, which allowed me to select the size brisket I needed. They had briskets ranging from 2-4 pounds.

I decided to go with a 3 lb brisket for $897 since I was cooking for a family of five The briskets were bright pink and looked very fresh, not dried out. The texture looked nicely marbled as well. Each brisket had an included packet of pickling spices too.

In addition to the flat cut brisket, my Aldi also carried corned beef in their everyday meat selection. This everyday brisket was priced a bit higher than the weekly special at $3.29/lb.

Between the weekly Aldi Finds price and regular selection, it was easy to find high-quality brisket for corned beef and cabbage dinner.

Ways to Save on Corned Beef

Here are some of my top tips for getting the best deal on corned beef:

• Check weekly ads and look for sale prices

• Buy it in bulk when it goes on sale and freeze extras

• Opt for flat cut brisket instead of point cut to avoid excess fat

• Get just what you need versus pre-packaged sizes to reduce waste

• Substitute other less expensive meats like pork shoulder

• Use leftovers for creative recipes like hash, soup or sandwiches

With some planning and clever use of leftovers, you can serve up serious corned beef savings!

My Favorite Ways to Cook Corned Beef

I love turning Aldi’s brisket into tender, flavorful corned beef meals:

• Classic Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage – Super easy and freezer friendly!

• Corned Beef Hash – Diced corned beef, potatoes, onions and peppers fried up crispy and delicious.

• Reuben Sandwiches – Piled high with swiss, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing.

• Corned Beef & Potato Soup – Perfect way to use up leftovers in a hearty soup.

• Corned Beef Breakfast Tacos – With scrambled eggs, potatoes and cheese for a savory morning meal.

With a little creativity, a corned beef brisket from Aldi goes a long way. What are your favorite corned beef recipes?

Is Aldi Worth it for Corned Beef?

In my experience, Aldi is absolutely worth a trip for picking up quality corned beef on a budget. Their prices rival any grocery chain around. I feel good knowing I’m getting 100% pure beef without mystery ingredients or preservatives.

Another perk is that Aldi corned brisket packs typically don’t contain heavy salt packets, allowing you to control the seasoning yourself. And you just can’t beat the convenience of grabbing everything for a whole corned beef dinner, sides and all, in one stop.