ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenderloins with Honeycrisp Apple Slices and Green Grapes
Description: Chicken tenderloins are coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden, like homemade chicken fingers. They are served with crisp apple slices and a handful of sweet green grapes on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, New York Honeycrisp Apples, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb (3 to 4 tenderloins) of chicken, 1 apple sliced, and about 1/4 lb (a small handful) of grapes. Buy 0.5 lb chicken, the 2-lb apple bag, and 0.5 lb grapes; the remaining apples and grapes make snacks.
Recipes:
- Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenderloins
- Pan Fried Chicken Tenders

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Small ground beef patties are pan-cooked and topped with melty cheese, then tucked into soft Hawaiian sweet rolls. Fun finger food that is easy to make and easy to eat.
Sale items used: Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.33 lb ground beef (assumed 0.33 lb total) formed into 3 small patties, 3 rolls, and 3 half-slices of provolone. Leftover rolls and cheese can be used later in the week.
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders: Easy Cheesy Recipe
- Easy Baked Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Pork Chop Strips with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are cut into strips, seasoned lightly, and baked until golden and tender. Mushrooms are sauteed in butter until soft and mild for a simple side.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb thin-sliced pork chops (assumed 0.5 lb total) cut into strips, and half of the 8-oz package of mushrooms (4 oz). Bake at 400 F for about 12 to 15 minutes. Save the other mushrooms for Friday's bowl.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
- Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe with Garlic & Butter
- Buttery Skillet Pork Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Bremer Meatball Hot Dog Bun Subs with Provolone
Description: Warm meatballs are tucked into a toasted brioche hot dog bun and topped with melted provolone. A mini meatball sub that is perfect for small hands.
Sale items used: Bremer Meatballs, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 to 5 meatballs from the package and 1 or 2 hot dog buns with 2 slices of provolone. Heat the meatballs in a skillet or microwave. Freeze the remaining meatballs and buns for another meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Meatball Subs
- Homemade Italian Meatball Subs
- The Best Meatball Subs - with garlic bun!

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: Tender shaved steak is seared quickly with sweet colorful peppers and served over fluffy rice. Mild and savory with a touch of soy sauce, it is easy to build a bowl.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the package of shaved steak, 1 sliced pepper, the leftover 4 oz mushrooms if desired, and 1/2 cup cooked rice (about 1/4 cup dry). Save the remaining steak and peppers for another meal.
Recipes:
- Pepper Steak Rice Bowl
- 15-Minute Steak Bowl Recipe
- Easy Steak and Rice Bowls with Teppanyaki Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $1.15
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Fresh 80/20 Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.75
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (1 pack): $2.45
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 8 oz): $1.29
- Bremer Meatballs (1 package): $7.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Buns (1 pack): $3.39
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (1 pack): $1.49
- Beef Shaved Steak (1 package): $6.45
- Multicolored Peppers (1 3-pack): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, cooking oil, butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, long-grain rice