ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - $0.99/lb (was $1.09/lb)
- 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 Grass-Fed Skirt Steak - $8.99/lb
- Fresh Baby Back Pork Ribs - $3.79/lb
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks - $8.99/lb (was $9.99/lb)
- Fresh Black Angus Brisket - $5.99/lb
- Parkview Beef Franks - $4.49
- 85/15 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb, frozen) - $15.19
- Chuck & Brisket Angus Beef Burgers - $5.99/lb

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

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5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Honey-Garlic Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Buttered Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy, golden-brown chicken drumsticks baked until crispy, glazed with a simple honey-garlic sauce that even the pickiest eaters will love. Served alongside sweet, buttered corn on the cob - a perfect hands-on, fun-to-eat dinner for kids of all ages.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks ($0.99/lb), Sweet Corn 4-pack ($2.39)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake
Serving note: Use 8-10 drumsticks (about 2.5 lbs) for 4 people - roughly 2 drumsticks per person. Boil or grill all 4 ears of sweet corn. Scale honey-garlic glaze with 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp butter, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks - Kids Love These! ([Laura Fuentes)]
- Easy Baked Chicken Drumsticks ([Munchy Goddess)]
- Honey Chicken Drumsticks for Kids ([The Movement Menu)]

Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Dipping Sticks
Description: Panko-crusted chicken tenderloins baked until golden and perfectly crunchy - the ultimate kid-approved finger food that is way better than anything from a fast food drive-through. Paired with cool sliced seedless cucumbers and your kids' favorite dipping sauces like ranch or ketchup.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins ($2.49/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes total
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs of chicken tenderloins (roughly 12-14 pieces) for 4 people. Slice 2 cucumbers into sticks. Set up a dipping station with ranch, ketchup, or honey mustard - kids love choosing their own.
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Chicken Tenders ([Yummy Toddler Food)]
- Crispy Baked Chicken Tenders ([A Mind Full Mom)]
- Marinated Chicken Tenders ([Yummy Toddler Food)]

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet over Rice
Description: A fast, one-pan Italian-style dinner with seasoned ground beef and tender zucchini all melted together under a blanket of gooey cheddar cheese - kids will go back for seconds every time. Served over steamed white rice, it is filling, colorful, and comes together in just 20 minutes on a busy weeknight.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Zucchini ($1.19/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes total
Serving note: Use 1 to 1.25 lbs of ground beef and 2 medium zucchini for 4 people. Cook 2 cups of dry white rice to serve 4. Top with shredded cheddar cheese for that crowd-pleasing melted finish.
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet - 20 Minute Recipe ([Cook the Story)]
- Cheesy Ground Beef and Zucchini - One Pan ([The Kitchn)]
- Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet ([Make Your Meals)]

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ St. Louis Pork Spareribs with Cucumber Salad
Description: Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork spareribs coated in a sweet BBQ sauce and slow-baked in the oven until sticky and caramelized - the kind of meal that has everyone grabbing napkins and licking their fingers with joy. A cool, crunchy sliced cucumber salad on the side balances the richness of the ribs perfectly.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs ($2.49/lb), Seedless Cucumbers ($0.89 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours slow bake
Serving note: Purchase about 3 lbs of spareribs for 4 people. Use 2 cucumbers sliced thin for the side salad with a drizzle of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt. Keep the BBQ sauce mild and sweet for kids.
Recipes:
- Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs ([Fifteen Spatulas)]
- Easy Fall Off the Bone Oven Baked Ribs ([Inspired Taste)]
- Easy Oven Baked Pork Spareribs ([Krystel's Cooking)]

Friday
Meal: Grilled Ground Beef Burgers on Brioche Buns with Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy homemade beef burgers grilled and stacked on toasted brioche-style buns with kid-favorite toppings like cheese, ketchup, and pickles - a build-your-own burger night the whole family will celebrate. Sweet corn on the cob rounds out this classic Friday night cookout dinner with nothing but familiar, crowd-pleasing flavors.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub ($3.49/lb), Sweet Corn 4-pack ($2.39), L'oven Fresh Hamburger Buns ($1.39)
Prep time: 20 minutes total
Serving note: Shape 1.25 lbs of ground beef into 4 equal patties (about 5 oz each) for 4 people. Use all 4 ears of corn. Set out a topping bar with cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, and sliced tomatoes so every kid can build their own burger.
Recipes:
- Beef and Potato Burgers with Corn on the Cob ([Moms Who Think)]
- Homemade Beef Burger Recipe ([Simple Home Edit)]
- Kid-Friendly Burger Recipes for Family Fun ([I'm the Chef Too)]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Drumsticks - approx. 2.5 lbs ($0.99/lb)
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins - approx. 1.5 lbs ($2.49/lb)
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub - approx. 2.5 lbs total ($3.49/lb) - used Wednesday and Friday
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs - approx. 3 lbs ($2.49/lb)
- Sweet Corn - 2 x 4-packs ($2.39 each) - 1 pack for Monday, 1 pack for Friday
- Zucchini - 2 medium zucchini, approx. 1 lb ($1.19/lb)
- Seedless Cucumbers - 3 cucumbers ($0.89 each) - 2 for Thursday, 1 for Tuesday
- L'oven Fresh Hamburger Buns - 1 pack ($1.39)
- Happy Farms Medium Cheddar Cheese - 1 pack ($1.49) - for Wednesday skillet and Friday burgers

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil - 1 small bottle
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Onion powder - 1 jar
- Smoked paprika - 1 jar
- Salt and pepper
- Honey - 1 small jar (for Monday drumstick glaze)
- Unsalted butter - 1 stick (for corn and cooking)
- Panko breadcrumbs - 1 box (for Tuesday tenders)
- 2 eggs (for Tuesday tenders)
- All-purpose flour - small bag (for Tuesday tenders)
- White rice - 1 small bag (for Wednesday skillet)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (for Wednesday skillet)
- Italian seasoning - 1 jar
- Your favorite BBQ sauce - 1 bottle (for Thursday ribs)
- Brown sugar - small bag (for rib rub)
- Ketchup, mustard, and preferred burger toppings (for Friday)
- Rice vinegar - 1 small bottle (for cucumber salad)
- Dipping sauces: ranch dressing, ketchup (for Tuesday tenders)

DISCLAIMER

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