ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tenderloin Strips with Corn
Description: Juicy chicken tenderloins are lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden and crispy, served alongside sweet buttered corn on the cob. This simple, familiar meal is a guaranteed hit with kids and easy to portion for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb chicken tenderloins (about 4-5 pieces) and 2 ears of corn from the 4-pack for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Strips
- Cornflake Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Pork Ribs with Baked Beans
Description: Tender St. Louis pork ribs are slow-baked with a sweet BBQ glaze until fall-off-the-bone tender, paired with warm baked beans. A comforting, saucy dinner that kids love to eat with their hands.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off baking time; season ribs in the morning or the night before for deeper flavor)
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork ribs and half of the 28 oz can of baked beans for 2 people.

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Beef Burgers with Melted Havarti
Description: Juicy beef patties are grilled and topped with melted havarti cheese, served on soft brioche buns. A classic kid-favorite that's quick, simple, and satisfying.
Sale items used: Cattlemen's Ranch Frozen Black Angus Beef Patties, Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 beef patties from the 2 lb package, 2 slices havarti, and 2 brioche buns for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Crunchy Havarti and Pickle Hamburger

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Skewers with Zucchini
Description: Seasoned beef skewers are grilled alongside tender zucchini slices for a fun, colorful, easy-to-eat dinner. Mild seasoning keeps it kid-friendly while still full of flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 beef skewers (7 oz each) and 0.5 lb organic zucchini, sliced and grilled, for 2 people.

Friday
Meal: Beef Franks with Kettle Chips
Description: Classic beef franks are grilled and served on soft hot dog rolls with a side of crunchy kettle chips. An easy, no-fuss dinner kids always enjoy.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 beef franks from the 15 oz package, 2 hot dog rolls, and a shared small bowl of kettle chips for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Fenway Franks: Classic Boston Hot Dogs Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Sweet Corn (1 pack): $2.39
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (1.5 lbs): $3.74
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $1.69
- Cattlemen's Ranch Frozen Black Angus Beef Patties (1 pack, 2 lb): $9.49
- Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti (1 pack): $1.45
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (2 skewers): $11.98
- Organic Zucchini (0.5 lb): $1.20
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 pack): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (1 pack): $3.29
- Clancy's Original or Jalapeno Kettle Chips (1 bag): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Breadcrumbs or flour for coating chicken
- Ketchup and mustard for franks