ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Lamb Shank Unseasoned: $5.99
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb
- USDA Choice Seasoned Beef: $6.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef: $7.99
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs: $1.99
- Italian Links: $8.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99
- Fresh Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks: $12.99
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic Zucchini: $2.39/lb
- Avocados: $0.69 each
- Organic Cherub Tomatoes: $3.49 for 10-pack

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Baked Pork Spareribs with Baked Beans
Description: A small portion of oven-baked spareribs slow-cooked until tender and falling off the bone, paired with a warm scoop of sweet baked beans. Kid-friendly and comforting, this is a simple hands-on meal that is easy to enjoy.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs, Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2 hours baking
Serving note: Approximately 0.5 lb of spareribs (a small section of the rack, portioned by the butcher or cut at home) and 1/2 can of baked beans.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooked Country Ribs and Barbecue Beans
- Country Style Ribs and Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Zucchini and Avocado
Description: A single thin-sliced bone-in pork chop is pan-seared in minutes until golden and juicy, then served alongside lightly sauteed zucchini slices and a few creamy avocado wedges. Simple flavors kids already love make this a stress-free weeknight win.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops, Organic Zucchini, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop (about 0.5 lb), 1/4 lb zucchini, and 1/2 avocado.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Burrata and Cherub Tomatoes
Description: A single salmon fillet is baked until flaky and mild, then topped with a small scoop of creamy burrata and a handful of sweet halved cherry tomatoes. The gentle flavors and fun presentation make this feel special without being intimidating for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Burrata, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon fillet (about 0.5 lb), 1/4 of the burrata ball, and a small handful (about 5 to 6) of cherub tomatoes.

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Bagel Pizza Melts
Description: A halved everything bagel is toasted and topped with sliced cooked chicken sausage, thin rounds of zucchini, and melted cheese for a quick personal pizza kids can help assemble. It is fast, familiar, and totally customizable.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage, Organic Zucchini, Everything Bagel
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 everything bagel (2 halves), 1 chicken sausage link sliced, and about 1/4 lb zucchini thinly sliced. Use shredded mozzarella from pantry or grab a small bag if needed.
Recipes:
- Pizza Sausage Rolls
- Sausage Bagel Pizzas

Friday
Meal: Homemade Smash Burgers with Avocado and Cherub Tomatoes
Description: A single ground beef patty is smashed flat on a hot pan to get crispy, caramelized edges, then served on a bun with sliced avocado and halved cherub tomatoes. This is a classic kid-favorite dinner that feels like a treat but comes together in under 15 minutes.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15, Avocados, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 pre-formed 85/15 ground beef patty (approximately 1/3 lb), 1/2 avocado sliced, and 4 to 5 cherub tomatoes halved. Serve on a hamburger bun from pantry or bakery section.
Recipes:
- Homemade Smash Burgers Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (1 pack at $1.99 flat - portion out 0.5 lb and freeze the rest): $1.99
- Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties (1 can): $4.79
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (0.5 lb at $2.99/lb): $1.50
- Organic Zucchini (0.75 lb total across Tuesday and Thursday at $2.39/lb): $1.79
- Avocados (2 individual avocados at $0.69 each): $1.38
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (0.5 lb at $12.99/lb): $6.50
- Burrata (1 pack): $4.65
- Organic Cherub Tomatoes (1 pack, used Wednesday and Friday): $3.49
- Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage (1 pack): $4.95
- Everything Bagel (1 pack): $4.89
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (0.5 lb at $5.99/lb): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for pan-searing and roasting
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
- BBQ sauce or dry rub for spareribs
- Pizza sauce or marinara for bagel pizza melts
- Shredded mozzarella cheese for bagel pizza melts
- Hamburger bun for smash burgers
- Ketchup, mustard, or favorite burger condiments