ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Butt Roast with Apples
Description: A small pork butt roast is slow-roasted until tender and served with soft, lightly sweet baked apple slices. It is a cozy, familiar dinner with mild flavors kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy a 1.5 lb pork butt roast (assumed total weight 1.5 lb). Use 1 roast with 1 sliced apple, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Roast covered at 325F for about 2 hours. Total time is over 60 minutes, so roast it ahead on a weekend or the night before and reheat. Eat about 4 oz tonight and save the rest for lunches.
Recipes:
- Fall-Apart-Tender Slow-Roast Pork Butt
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples
- Slow-Cooker Apple Cider Pork

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Strips with Sour Cream Dip
Description: Chicken breast is cut into finger-sized strips, coated in crumbs and baked until golden. They are served with a creamy, mild sour cream dip for dunking.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Friendly Farms Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb chicken breast (assumed total weight 0.5 lb), cut into strips. Coat in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 1 beaten egg, then bake at 425F for 15 minutes. Mix 3 tbsp sour cream with a pinch of garlic powder and salt for the dip. Leftover sour cream works for other meals.
Recipes:
- Potato Chip Chicken Strips
- Sour Cream Baked Chicken
- Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Tenders

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet Pasta
Description: Ground beef, pasta and a mild tomato sauce simmer together in one skillet, then get topped with melted Italian cheese. It is a one-pan, kid-friendly comfort meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight 0.5 lb) and use about 1/3 lb tonight. Use 1/2 cup dry small pasta, 1/3 cup plain tomato sauce and 1/4 cup shredded cheese from the wedge. Cook the pasta in the skillet with a splash of water. Save the remaining beef for another meal.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Ground Beef Skillet Pasta Recipe
- Easy Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

Thursday
Meal: Honey Garlic Skillet Chicken Thighs with Pears
Description: Boneless chicken thighs are browned in a skillet and glazed with a mild honey garlic sauce. Sliced pears cook alongside until soft and sweet.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Washington Bartlett Pears
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.5 lb chicken thighs (assumed total weight 0.5 lb). Use 1 sliced pear, 1 tbsp honey, 1 small minced garlic clove and 1 tsp soy sauce. Cook about 6 minutes per side, then glaze with the pear slices for 3 minutes.

Friday
Meal: Buttery Shrimp Skillet Rice Bowls
Description: Tender shrimp are sauteed in butter and served over fluffy rice. A little corn or peas can be added for color and fun.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/4 of the shrimp package (assumed about 4 oz cooked portion from a 12 oz pack, shown as a flat package price). Use 1 cup cooked rice, 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of garlic powder. Save the remaining shrimp in the freezer.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl: 30-Minute Savory Comfort
- Velvety Garlic Butter Shrimp Rice Bowl: A One-Pan Wonder
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp (x1 pack): $6.99
- New York Gala Apples (x1 bag): $1.99
- Washington Bartlett Pears (x1 bag): $2.99
- Friendly Farms Sour Cream (x1): $1.75
- Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge (x1): $4.39

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, honey, soy sauce, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, small pasta, plain tomato sauce, rice, frozen corn or peas