ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Simply Fresh 85% Lean Organic Grass-Fed Beef: $5.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Ground Fresh Beef Chub (5-lb.): $2.49
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork: $2.49
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- USDA Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks: $8.99
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- Fremont Fish Market Assorted Varieties: $6.99
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- Park Street Deli Smoky Pork Ribs: $8.99
- Chicken Wings (64oz. Frozen): $2.19
- Fresh Pack Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $3.79
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

Vegetables on sale:
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Blackberries (6-oz. Pkg.): $1.49
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Classic Cheeseburgers on Brioche Buns
Description: Juicy beef patties are cooked up and topped with melty cheese on soft brioche buns for a classic kid-approved dinner for two. Keep toppings simple with ketchup, mustard, and a slice of cheese so even the pickiest eaters will be happy.
Sale items used: Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns) - $3.99, 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen) - $14.29
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 beef patties from the frozen bag and 2 brioche buns per person - the remaining patties and buns store well for another meal later in the week or freeze the extras.
Recipes:
- Brioche Hamburger Buns
- Quick Brioche Bun Recipe
- Soft Brioche Buns for Burgers

Tuesday
Meal: Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pineapple
Description: Ready-made chicken skewers are glazed with a simple honey BBQ sauce and served alongside fresh pineapple chunks for a sweet and savory combo kids absolutely love. This is a fun, hands-on meal that feels special without any complicated prep.
Sale items used: Chicken Skewers - $6.79, MauiFresh Pineapple - $2.99
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 skewers per person depending on size, and slice roughly one quarter of the pineapple into rings or chunks as a fresh side - store the remaining pineapple for snacking.
Recipes:
- Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken Skewers
- Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
- Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Frank Hot Dogs with Chips and Pasta Salad
Description: Classic beef franks are heated up and nestled into soft buns with ketchup and mustard, served alongside crunchy potato chips and a scoop of creamy pasta salad for a total crowd-pleasing weeknight meal. This is the easiest prep day of the week and kids will love building their own hot dogs.
Sale items used: Parkview Beef Franks - $1.69, Original Potato Chips - $1.79, ALDI Pasta Salad - $3.89, L'oven Fresh White Bread - $1.39
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Heat 2 beef franks per person, serve in folded white bread slices if you skipped buying extra buns, add a generous handful of chips and roughly half a cup of pasta salad per person.
Recipes:
- Hot Dog Pasta Salad Recipe
- Chicago Hot Dog Pasta Salad
- Hot Dog Pasta Salad

Thursday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Crackers and Green Tomatoes
Description: Fresh Atlantic salmon fillets are simply seasoned with butter, salt, and a squeeze of lemon then baked until flaky and tender - a mild enough flavor that even cautious kid eaters tend to enjoy. Serve with family size crackers for dipping and snacking alongside the fresh green snacking tomatoes for a light and balanced plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon - $10.99, Family Size Crackers or Extra Toasty Cheese - $2.49, Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.) - $1.29
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly 6 ounces of salmon per person - the package will likely yield 2 to 3 portions so freeze any remaining salmon for later. Split the 8-oz. bag of tomatoes evenly between both plates and serve a generous handful of crackers per person.
Recipes:
- Baked Butter Cracker Salmon
- Baked Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes
- Healthy Salmon Patties with Crackers

Friday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls on White Bread Toast Points
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is cooked with mild taco spices and served over a base with simple toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream, then scooped up using toasted white bread cut into triangles as fun dippers instead of chips. This creative twist on taco night is easy to customize so kids can top their own bowls exactly how they like.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey - $4.99, L'oven Fresh White Bread - $1.39
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half a pound of ground turkey for 2 people and season with mild taco spice blend - store the remaining turkey in the fridge for another use. Toast 3 to 4 slices of white bread per person and cut into triangles for scooping.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Southwest Turkey Taco Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Chicken Skewers: $6.79
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- Original Potato Chips: $1.79
- ALDI Pasta Salad: $3.89
- L'oven Fresh White Bread: $1.39
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon: $10.99
- Family Size Crackers or Extra Toasty Cheese: $2.49
- Green Snacking Tomatoes (8-oz. Pkg.): $1.29
- Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey: $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Ketchup and mustard
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for burgers and taco bowls)
- Butter (for salmon)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Mild taco seasoning packet
- Sour cream (for taco bowls)
- Honey BBQ sauce (for chicken skewers)
- Salt and pepper