ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb (was $1.09/lb) - PRICE DROP
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - $3.49/lb
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - $2.49/lb
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - $3.79/lb
- Fresh Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - $8.99/lb
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - $8.99/lb (was $9.99) - PRICE DROP
- 85/15 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb. frozen) - $15.19
- Parkview Beef Franks - $4.49

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet Corn - $2.39 per 4-pack - PRICE DROP
- Whole Seedless Watermelon - $4.49 each - PRICE DROP
- Zucchini - $1.19/lb - PRICE DROP
- Seedless Cucumbers - $0.89 each - PRICE DROP
- Organic Avocados - $3.45 per 4-pack - PRICE DROP
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - $2.99 per pint - PRICE DROP
- California Mandarins - $2.99 per 3-lb. bag - PRICE DROP
- Blueberries - $2.29 per pint - PRICE DROP

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Zucchini and Corn
Description: Juicy, crispy-skinned chicken drumsticks seasoned with garlic, paprika, and simple herbs make the ultimate kid-friendly handheld dinner. Paired with a quick roasted zucchini and corn side, this is a colorful, satisfying meal that little ones can eat with their hands.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 40-45 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use 4-6 drumsticks (roughly 1.5 lbs) for 2 people. Use 1 zucchini and 1-2 ears of corn for the side.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Kids Love These! ([Laura Fuentes)]
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Legs - Wholesome Yum]
- [Roasted Zucchini and Corn - I Am Homesteader]

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Description: Hollowed-out zucchini halves are loaded with a savory Italian-seasoned ground beef and tomato sauce filling, then blanketed in melted mozzarella and baked until bubbly. Kids love scooping out the cheesy filling from their own personal "boat," making dinner a fun and interactive experience.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes ($2.99/pint, optional garnish)
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 25 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef and 2-3 medium zucchini (cut in half = 4-6 boats) for 2 people.
Recipes:
- [Easy Ground Beef Zucchini Boats - Savory Nothings]
- [Zucchini Boats With Ground Beef - On My Kids Plate]
- [Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats - Spend With Pennies]

Wednesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenderloins with Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: Golden panko-crusted chicken tenderloins bake up crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside - basically homemade chicken strips that beat any fast-food version. Served alongside buttery sweet corn on the cob, this is the ultimate crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner kids will ask for on repeat.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 15-20 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use 0.75-1 lb chicken tenderloins for 2 people. Serve with 2 ears of sweet corn.
Recipes:
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders - A Mind Full Mom]
- [Healthy Oven Baked Chicken Tenders - The Feathered Nester]
- [Food Network - 25 Best Chicken Tender Recipes]

Thursday
Meal: Fall-Off-The-Bone BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs with Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
Description: Slow-baked baby back ribs coated in a mild BBQ sauce become so tender the meat slides right off the bone - a guaranteed hit with kids who love sticky, saucy finger food. A quick sauteed zucchini and corn side dish with parmesan rounds out the meal with fresh summer flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs ($3.79/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb), Sweet Corn ($2.39/4-pack)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 2.5-3 hours low-and-slow oven time)
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5-2 lbs baby back ribs (half a rack) for 2 people. Use 1 zucchini and 1 ear of corn for the side.
Recipes:
- [Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Kristine's Kitchen]
- [Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs - Inspired Taste]
- [Parmesan Zucchini and Corn - Damn Delicious]

Friday
Meal: Classic Grilled Cheeseburgers with Sliced Cucumbers and Avocado
Description: Juicy homemade beef patties grilled to perfection and served on brioche-style buns with cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard make the ultimate Friday night family treat. Crisp seedless cucumber slices and creamy avocado on the side keep it fresh and fun - kids can build their own plate just the way they like it.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each), Organic Avocados ($3.45/4-pack), Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese ($1.49), L'oven Fresh Hamburger Buns ($1.39)
Prep time: 20 minutes (including grill preheat)
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef to make 2 good-sized patties. Use 1 cucumber and 1 avocado sliced on the side.
Recipes:
- [The Best Classic Burger - The Wholesome Dish]
- [Best Homemade Beef Burgers 5 Ingredients - Kylee Cooks]
- [Hamburger Recipe That Stays Juicy - Feel Good Foodie]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Drumsticks (Family Pack) - approx. 1.5 lbs
- Chicken Tenderloins (Family Pack) - approx. 0.75-1 lb
- Ground Beef Chub - approx. 1 lb total (0.5 lb for zucchini boats, 0.5 lb for burgers)
- Baby Back Pork Ribs - approx. 1.5-2 lbs (half rack)
- Zucchini - approx. 4-5 medium zucchinis
- Sweet Corn - 1 pack of 4 ears
- Seedless Cucumbers - 1 cucumber
- Organic Avocados - 1 pack of 4 (use 1-2 for Friday, save rest for snacking)
- Organic Angel Sweet Tomatoes - 1 pint (for garnish/sides)
- L'oven Fresh Hamburger Buns (11-12 oz) - 1 pack
- Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese (8 oz) - 1 package

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil - small bottle
- Garlic powder - 1 small jar
- Onion powder - 1 small jar
- Smoked or sweet paprika - 1 small jar
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning blend - 1 small jar
- Panko breadcrumbs - 1 small bag (for chicken tenders)
- 1 egg (for chicken tender breading)
- All-purpose flour - small amount (for chicken tender breading)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce (for zucchini boats)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese - 1 small bag (for zucchini boats)
- BBQ sauce - 1 bottle (for ribs - mild/sweet variety for kids)
- Aluminum foil (for ribs)
- Butter - small amount (for corn and sides)
- Parmesan cheese - small wedge or shaker (for zucchini/corn side)
- Worcestershire sauce - small bottle (for burgers)
- Ketchup and mustard (for burgers)

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local ALDI store for actual pricing.