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 cooked on the grill or stovetop and served on soft brioche buns - a total kid crowd-pleaser. Keep toppings simple with cheese, ketchup, and mustard so every kid can customize their own burger.
Sale items used: 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen), Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 patties from the 3-lb. bag (each patty approximately 6 oz.), 4 brioche buns from the 6-count pack, with leftover buns and patties saved for another use
Recipes:
- Brioche Hamburger Buns
- Quick Brioche Bun Recipe
- Soft Brioche Buns for Burgers

Tuesday
Meal: Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pineapple
Description: Pre-made chicken skewers get a fun tropical twist with grilled fresh pineapple chunks on the side - kids love the sweet and savory combination. This is an easy sheet-pan or grill dinner that feels festive and fun for the whole family.
Sale items used: Chicken Skewers, MauiFresh Pineapple
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of chicken skewers to yield roughly 4 generous portions, slice one-quarter of the pineapple into chunks per person for the side
Recipes:
- Honey BBQ Grilled Chicken Skewers
- Chicken and Pineapple Skewers Recipe
- Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Wednesday
Meal: Beef Frank Hot Dogs with Chips and Pasta Salad
Description: Classic all-American hot dogs on white bread are a guaranteed kid-favorite dinner that comes together in under 15 minutes. Pair with ready-made pasta salad and crunchy potato chips for a full no-fuss meal.
Sale items used: Parkview Beef Franks, L'oven Fresh White Bread, ALDI Pasta Salad, Original Potato Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 beef franks, 4 slices of white bread as bun substitutes (fold around frank), serve one-quarter of the pasta salad container per person, and divide one bag of chips into 4 small bowls
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: Simple oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned with butter, lemon, and a pinch of salt give kids a mild and flaky protein they can actually enjoy. Serve alongside cheese crackers and fresh green snacking tomatoes for a balanced and approachable plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Family Size Crackers or Extra Toasty Cheese, Green Snacking Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Portion one 6-oz. fillet per person from the salmon package, divide the 8-oz. tomato pack evenly among 4 plates, and serve a small handful of crackers per child on the side
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 cooked with taco spices and spooned over toasted white bread squares makes a fun and familiar Friday night dinner kids can build themselves. Top with shredded cheese and ketchup as a kid-friendly "taco sauce" alternative for a meal everyone will finish.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Fresh 85/15 Ground Turkey, L'oven Fresh White Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1-lb. package of ground turkey divided into 4 equal portions (approximately 4 oz. cooked per person), toast 2 slices of white bread per person cut into triangles as the base
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
- Turkey Taco Bowls with Meal Prep Option
- Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 75/25 Beef Patties (3lb. Frozen): $14.29
- Beef Burgers (6-Count Brioche Buns): $3.99
- Chicken Skewers (2 packages): $13.58
- MauiFresh Pineapple: $2.99
- Parkview Beef Franks: $1.69
- L'oven Fresh White Bread (2 loaves): $2.78
- ALDI Pasta Salad: $3.89
- Original Potato Chips: $1.79
- 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:
- Butter (for salmon)
- Lemon (for salmon)
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning packet (for turkey)
- Shredded cheese (for taco bowls)
- Ketchup and mustard (for burgers and hot dogs)
- American cheese slices (for burgers)