ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sticky Baked Chicken Wings with Grape Tomato Salad
Description: Whole chicken wings are baked until crispy and tossed in a mild sticky sauce that kids love, served alongside a simple sweet grape tomato salad. It's a fun, hands-on dinner that's easy to portion for little hands.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb chicken wings (about 2 lbs raw yields enough for 2 with leftovers), 1 pkg (10 oz) grape tomatoes halved with a light oil and vinegar dressing.
Recipes:
- 6-Ingredient Baked Sticky Chicken Wings (Baked not Fried!)
- Sticky Honey, Tomato and Mustard Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Wings with Summer Tomato Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Zucchini Skillet over Egg Spaetzle
Description: Ground beef is browned with diced zucchini in a light savory sauce, then spooned over buttery egg spaetzle for a comforting, familiar dinner. Mild seasoning keeps it kid-approved while still tasty.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini, Deutsche Kuche Egg Spaetzle
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground beef, 0.75 lb zucchini diced, 1 pkg egg spaetzle (about 2 cups cooked, enough for 2 servings).
Recipes:
- Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe: How to Make It
- Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (20-Minute Recipe!)
- German Braised Beef and Spaetzle

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apple
Description: Juicy boneless pork chops are pan-seared until golden and served with warm sweet-and-tangy red cabbage with apple, a cozy fall-flavored plate kids enjoy. Simple seasoning keeps flavors mild and familiar.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Kuche Red Cabbage with Apple
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb pork chops (2 chops, about 8 oz each), 1 jar red cabbage with apple heated and served warm, split evenly between 2 plates.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apple Gastrique
- Pan-seared pork chops with cabbage, apple and onion
- Pork Chops with Cabbage & Apples Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Beef Carne Picada and Tomato Bowls over Egg Spaetzle
Description: Tender diced beef carne picada is simmered with juicy grape tomatoes in a mild savory sauce, spooned over warm egg spaetzle for a hearty, easy-to-eat bowl. It's a fun twist kids will find familiar and comforting.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, Deutsche Kuche Egg Spaetzle
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb carne picada, 1 pkg (10 oz) grape tomatoes halved, 1 pkg egg spaetzle, portioned into 2 bowls.

Friday
Meal: Crispy Breaded Pork Chops with Zucchini and Apple Slices
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are breaded and pan-fried until crispy like a kid-friendly schnitzel, served with sauteed zucchini and fresh apple slices on the side. It's a fun finger-food style dinner that's simple and satisfying.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Organic Zucchini, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb thin pork chops (about 4 pieces), 0.75 lb zucchini sauteed, 1 apple sliced from the 3 lb bag per person.
Recipes:
- Breaded Pork Chops Recipe - Crispy Baked Pork Chops!
- Crispy Breaded Pork Chops (Baked) {30 Min Meal!}
- Fried Pork Chops Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Whole Chicken Wings (1.5 lbs): $2.54
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (2 pkgs): $3.98
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (1 lb): $5.99
- Organic Zucchini (1.5 lbs total): $3.59
- Deutsche Kuche Egg Spaetzle (2 pkgs): $4.98
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $3.99
- Deutsche Kuche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 pkg): $2.49
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag, 3 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada (1 lb): $6.99
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (1 lb): $4.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Honey or brown sugar (for sticky wing sauce)
- All-purpose flour and breadcrumbs (for breading)
- Eggs (for breading)
- Vinegar (for tomato salad dressing)