ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs: $1.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $12.99/lb
- Simply Nature Spinach or Italian Chicken Sausage: $4.95
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15: $5.99/lb

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

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Baked Pork Spareribs with Baked Beans
Description: Tender, oven-baked pork spareribs are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic powder then slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone delicious. Served alongside sweet and smoky baked beans, this is a classic comfort meal kids will love to eat with their hands.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Spareribs, Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total
Serving note: About 1.5 lbs of spareribs total (roughly 0.75 lb per person), plus one can of baked beans split between 2 servings
Recipes:
- Slow Cooked Country Ribs and Barbecue Beans
- Country Style Ribs and Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Zucchini and Avocado
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are pan-seared in just minutes until golden and juicy, then served with lightly sauteed zucchini coins and cool sliced avocado on the side. The simple seasoning and familiar flavors make this a weeknight win that even picky eaters will enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops, Organic Zucchini, Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 pork chops total (about 1 lb), half a pound of zucchini, and 1 avocado split between 2 plates
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Burrata and Cherub Tomatoes
Description: Flaky baked salmon fillets are seasoned with olive oil, salt, and a squeeze of lemon, then topped with creamy burrata and halved cherub tomatoes for a fresh and colorful plate. Kids enjoy the mild buttery flavor of salmon paired with the soft cheese and sweet little tomatoes.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Burrata, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Two salmon portions at about 0.5 lb each (1 lb total), one burrata ball shared between 2, and a handful of cherub tomatoes from the 10-pack

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Sausage and Zucchini Bagel Pizza Melts
Description: Everything bagels are split and topped with marinara, sliced chicken sausage, thin zucchini rounds, and shredded mozzarella then toasted in the oven until bubbly and golden. These mini pizza melts are a fun and interactive meal kids can help assemble themselves.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage, Organic Zucchini, Everything Bagel
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 bagels split into 4 halves for 2 people (2 halves each), 1 to 2 sausage links sliced thin, and a small portion of zucchini from the same bag bought Tuesday
Recipes:
- Pizza Sausage Rolls
- Sausage Bagel Pizzas

Friday
Meal: Homemade Smash Burgers with Avocado and Cherub Tomatoes
Description: Fresh ground beef patties are smashed thin on a hot skillet for crispy edges and a juicy center, then stacked on buns with sliced avocado and halved cherub tomatoes for a colorful and satisfying finish. Simple toppings and classic burger flavors make this a Friday favorite for the whole family.
Sale items used: Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15, Avocados, Organic Cherub Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of ground beef total forming 4 small smash patties (2 per person), 1 avocado sliced and shared, and a handful of remaining cherub tomatoes from the 10-pack
Recipes:
- Homemade Smash Burgers Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Spareribs (1.5 lbs): $3.00
- Fresh Chicken Thin-Sliced Bone Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon (1 lb): $12.99
- Simply Nature Italian Chicken Sausage (x1 pack): $4.95
- Ground Beef Patties Fresh 85/15 (1 lb): $5.99
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Avocados (x2): $1.38
- Organic Cherub Tomatoes (x1 pack): $3.49
- Assorted Dakota's Baked Beans Varieties (x1): $4.79
- Everything Bagel (x1 pack): $4.89
- Burrata (x1): $4.65

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Marinara or pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Burger buns
- Lemon
- Butter