ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef: $4.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple Atlantic Salmon Cedar Plank: $14.29
- Family Pack Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $10.99
- Mild or Hot Italian Sausage: $4.19
- 75/25 Ground Beef Patties (3 lb. Frozen): $6.99
- Fremont Fish Market Shrimp Skewers Assorted Varieties (8 oz. Frozen): $6.49
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Fresh St. Louis Pork Spareribs: $14.95
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $11.99
- Kirkwood Chicken Wings (6 oz. Frozen): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99
- Kirkwood Family Pack Chicken Breasts: $3.89
- Fresh Chuck & Brisket Beef Burgers (Per lb.): $5.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs: $1.55
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Wings: $13.79
- Fresh Sirloin Angus Beef (Per lb.): $11.99
- Fresh Skirt Steak USDA Choice (Per lb.): $13.79
- Fresh Black Angus USDA Choice Beef Strip Steak (22.57 oz.): $22.57
- Fresh Seasoned Brisket Salt & Pepper or BBQ: $9.99
- Smashed Burgers Party Pack (2 lb. Frozen Patties): $16.99
- Kirkwood Seasoned Turkey Burgers (32 oz. Frozen): $6.99
- Fresh Seasoned Pork Shoulder Roast (Per lb.): $2.30
- Fresh Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops (Per lb.): $3.40
- Fremont Fish Market Jumbo Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp (11.2 oz. Frozen): $9.49
- Fresh Honey or Nashville Hot Chicken Sausage (12 oz.): $2.99
- Cheddar Brats (12 oz.): $2.69
- Kirkwood Turkey & Cheddar or Jalapeno Smoked Sausage (8.5 oz.): $3.90
- Parkview Turkey Franks Smoked Mor (14 oz.): $2.60

Vegetables on sale:
- Fresh Blackberries: price not listed
- Whole White Snacking Mushrooms: price not listed
- Tomatoes On the Vine: price not listed
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with American Cheese and Potato Chips
Description: Two juicy smash-style burgers made from fresh ground beef, topped with melty American cheese on toasted brioche buns - a guaranteed kid crowd-pleaser. Served alongside crunchy potato chips for a simple, satisfying weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef ($4.99), Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices ($3.99), Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns ($3.95), Clancy's Original Potato Chips ($1.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/2 lb of ground beef to form 2 smash patties (about 4 oz each), 2 cheese slices, 2 brioche buns, and 1 bag of chips split between 2 people. Remaining ground beef can be frozen for later use.
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Smash Burger Recipe - Sugar Spun Run
- The Best Smash Burger Recipe Ever - Chef Billy Parisi

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Pasta Salad
Description: Tender, juicy chicken thighs seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder are oven-baked until golden and kid-approved. Paired with a ready-made pasta salad from the sale flyer for a no-fuss, filling dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs ($1.55/lb), Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad ($3.89)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken thighs (roughly 2 to 3 thighs) to serve 2 people, and serve half the 20 oz pasta salad container per meal, saving the rest as a leftover side.
Recipes:
- Cold Chicken Pasta Salad with Mayo - Riverten Kitchen
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad - Budget Bytes
- Greek Chicken Pasta Salad - Sweet Peas and Saffron

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Skewers with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
Description: Pre-made Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers are grilled up quickly and served with a sweet pineapple dipping sauce made from fresh Maui pineapple - kids will love dipping! This fun, hands-on meal feels special without any complicated prep.
Sale items used: Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers ($8.99), Fresh Maui Pineapple ($2.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the package of chicken skewers (approximately 2 to 3 skewers per person) and blend or mash a few chunks of fresh pineapple with a little honey and lime juice for a simple dipping sauce. Slice remaining pineapple for a fun fruit side.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe - Food Network
- Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers Recipe - A Southern Soul
- Pineapple Chicken Kabobs - From Valerie's Kitchen

Thursday
Meal: Mild Italian Sausage in Hot Dog Buns with Queso Dip and Crackers
Description: Mild Italian sausage links are pan-cooked and nestled into soft hot dog buns for a kid-friendly twist on a classic sausage dog. Served alongside warm Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso with Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers for dipping - fun and filling!
Sale items used: Mild Italian Sausage ($4.19), Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns ($1.99), Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso ($2.19), Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers ($2.19)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 sausage links from the 12 oz package (remaining links can be refrigerated or frozen), 2 hot dog buns, and serve queso warm in a small bowl with a portion of crackers split between 2 people.
Recipes:
- Sausage Queso Dip (with Real Cheese!) - Natasha's Kitchen
- Cheesy Sausage Dip (Slow Cooker Option) - Southern Bite
- Crock Pot Queso with Italian Sausage - Deliciously Seasoned

Friday
Meal: Fun Friday Rib Night with Potato Salad and Ice Cream Sandwiches for Dessert
Description: The Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs are a perfect practical choice for just 2 people - fully cooked, saucy, and kid-approved without the commitment of a full rack. Paired with creamy store-bought potato salad and finished off with ice cream cookie sandwiches, this is a celebration-worthy Friday night dinner kids will look forward to all week.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs ($2.99), Potato Salad ($1.79), Benton's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches ($1.89)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: One package of the fully cooked ribs is ideal for 2 people - simply heat in the oven or microwave. Serve half the 32 oz potato salad container (save the rest) and finish with 1 ice cream cookie sandwich per person for dessert.
Recipes:
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Herb Potato Salad - Humble & Frank
- BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Potato Salad - Mary Ellen's Cooking Creations
- Mom's Old Fashioned Potato Salad - AmazingRibs.com

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (1/2 lb used, buy 1 lb package): $4.99
- Happy Farms Deluxe American Cheese Slices (8 oz.): $3.99
- Specially Selected 6-Count Brioche Buns: $3.95
- Clancy's Original Potato Chips (2.5 oz.): $1.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Thighs (buy approx. 1 lb): $1.55
- Rotini or Caprese Pasta Salad (20 oz.): $3.89
- Appleton Farms Chicken Skewers: $8.99
- Fresh Maui Pineapple: $2.49
- Mild Italian Sausage (12 oz.): $4.19
- Coven Fresh Hot Dog Buns (8-10.5 oz.): $1.99
- Casa Mamita Salsa Con Queso: $2.19
- Summer Salsa Chicken Crackers (37 oz.): $2.19
- Park Street Deli Fully Cooked Sweet & Smoky Pork Ribs: $2.99
- Potato Salad (32 oz.): $1.79
- Benton's Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches (21 oz.): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil or butter (for smash burgers and sausage)
- Honey (for pineapple dipping sauce)
- Lime juice or 1 fresh lime (for pineapple dipping sauce)
- Ketchup and mustard (burger condiments)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $49.07 for 2 people | $24.54 per person

DISCLAIMER

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