ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pork Butt Roast with Apples
Description: A small pork butt roast cooks low and slow with sliced Gala apples until tender and lightly sweet. Serve it shredded or sliced with the soft apples, which kids tend to love.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh Pork Butt Roast, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use a 2 lb pork butt roast (assumed total weight) and 2 apples, sliced. Roast at 300F for about 3 hours, so start early in the afternoon. Leftover pork keeps well for sandwiches. Cook it a day ahead and reheat gently if you are short on time.
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 cut into finger-sized strips is coated in breadcrumbs and baked until crisp. A mild sour cream dip with a little garlic powder and dried dill is perfect for dunking.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts, Friendly Farms Sour Cream
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breast (assumed total weight) for 2 people, with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1 egg. Bake at 425F for 15 to 18 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup sour cream with seasonings for the dip. Serve with apple slices.
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 is browned in one skillet, then simmered with pasta and finished with melted Italian cheese. It is a creamy, mild one-pan dinner for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef, Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight), 4 oz dry pasta, 1 cup water or broth, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese from the wedge. Save the rest of the cheese for other meals. The ground beef is sold only in a 4 lb pack, so freeze the extra in portions.
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 and 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: Use 1 lb chicken thighs (assumed total weight) and 2 pears, sliced. Glaze with 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Serve with leftover rice or bread.

Friday
Meal: Buttery Shrimp Skillet Rice Bowls
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in butter with a touch of garlic and tossed over fluffy rice. Sweet corn or peas can be added for a kid-friendly bowl.
Sale items used: Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 bag shrimp (assumed to be about 12 oz, enough for 2 people) with 1 cup dry rice, 2 tbsp butter, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Cook the rice first, then the shrimp take about 5 minutes.
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 (2 lbs): $3.98
- New York Gala Apples (x1 bag): $1.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Friendly Farms Sour Cream (x1): $1.75
- Fresh Family Pack 93% Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef (4-lb pack): $23.96
- Emporium Selection Italian Cheese Wedge (x1): $4.39
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Washington Bartlett Pears (x1 bag): $2.99
- Fremont Fish Market Toss 'n Serve Shrimp (x1): $6.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dried dill, pasta, rice, butter, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, cooking oil, frozen corn or peas