The Lazy Aldi Meal Fans Say Tastes ‘Restaurant Quality’

We all know that buying ingredients rather than prepared meals is one of the most effective ways to reduce your grocery bill. At Aldi, however, shoppers don’t have to choose between hours of cooking and saving a few bucks. The retailer offers numerous shortcuts that help us get dinner on the table in record time while still staying within our budget. There’s Aldi’s smash burgers, which make it easy to enjoy a fast food-style meal without the hassle of shaping and pressing out burgers. And if you’re planning pizza night at home, look no further than Mama Cozzi’s refrigerated flatbread selection and Specially Selected Garlic Cheese Flatbread. 

Now, shoppers have discovered another restaurant-worthy meal on shelves, which at first glance, you might not be able to see its potential. However, the result is so delicious that one person shared, “Now I want to stalk Aldi in the morning and buy them all.”

Aldi’s Balsamic & Rosemary Glazed Beef Sirloin Steak Skewers 

In a recent Reddit thread, one Aldi shopper noticed something outstanding in the weekly store ad: Balsamic & Rosemary Glazed Beef Sirloin Steak Skewers. At just $6.99 per pound, this ready-to-cook meal sounded too good to pass up. The entrée features cubes of steak in a seasoned balsamic marinade. The steak comes already threaded onto skewers, so all you have to do is pop them into the air fryer or oven for a quick and tasty meal. 

The excited shopper headed to the store only to realize that the gem they discovered didn’t look as appetizing in person. “Yikes,” they wrote. “My hopes dropped instantly. I basically bought them out of curiosity and mild delusion.”

After air frying for 12 minutes, the skeptical purchase transformed into a restaurant-quality meal. “Genuinely tender, juicy, and had that beautiful crispy edge from the balsamic. I wasn’t just impressed—I was personally offended that something that looked so questionable turned out this good,” the person wrote before giving the find a 10/10 rating. 

The post quickly filled with commenters who also loved Aldi’s beef skewers and can’t wait to buy more. “I bought the same ones and cooked them tonight. Tasted like a steak bruschetta. I’m going back tomorrow to see if I can score a Parmesan Peppercorn one,” said one Redditor. “I’m kicking myself for not grabbing both (and more of them),” added another. 

Some reviewers reported that the skewers burned while cooking. But don’t worry, there’s a quick fix for that: Simply wrap the exposed ends in aluminum foil. Typically, you would soak the skewers in water before cooking to avoid this, but since the marinade is likely oil-based, it’s not sufficient for hydrating the sticks. Alternatively, you can take the sticks out and air fry or sauté them as you would steak bites. 

You might want to head to the store sooner rather than later, however, if you want to snag a pack. Based on the excitement of social media users, these won’t stay stocked for long. If you can’t find any in your store, we’ve got you covered with a homemade balsamic marinated beef skewer recipe that you can prep quickly before work. And don’t forget to complete your meal with a restaurant-worthy side such as garlic potatoes gratin or prosciutto-wrapped asparagus.