ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Rice Skillet with Mini Cucumbers
Description: Sliced kielbasa is browned in a skillet and tossed with a ready-to-eat rice cup for a quick, savory one-pan dinner kids will love. Cool, crunchy mini cucumber slices on the side keep things fresh and fun.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa (1 pack), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (x2), Mini Cucumbers (1 pkg)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 13-14 oz kielbasa package split between 2 people, plus 2 rice cups (one per person); slice half the cucumber package for the side and save the rest for snacking.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Honey Maple Salmon with Peaches
Description: Two salmon fillets are baked in the oven with a light honey maple glaze until flaky and golden, a mild and slightly sweet flavor kids tend to enjoy. Fresh sliced peaches served alongside add a naturally sweet, juicy contrast that makes the plate feel special.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (1 lb), Peaches (1 per person, from the 2-lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of salmon total (about 0.5 lb per person) at $10.99/lb for a line cost of $10.99; pick up the 2-lb bag of peaches at $2.78 and use 2 peaches for this meal, saving the rest for snacks.
Recipes:
- Honey Glazed Salmon With Peaches
- Peach Honey Baked Salmon Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Homemade Cheese Pizza with Mozzarella and Pizza Sauce
Description: Kids can help stretch the pizza dough, spread the sauce, and pile on the shredded mozzarella for a hands-on dinner that doubles as a fun activity. The result is a cheesy, golden homemade pizza that is perfectly familiar and crowd-pleasing.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough (1 pkg), Reggano Regular Pizza Sauce (1 jar), Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (1 pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz dough ball makes a generous pizza for 2; use about half the 14 oz jar of pizza sauce and roughly half the 16 oz bag of mozzarella, saving the rest for future meals.

Thursday
Meal: Stovetop Ground Beef and Black Bean Cheesy Skillet
Description: Seasoned ground beef and black beans are cooked together in a skillet and finished with melted cheddar cheese for a hearty, taco-inspired dinner kids find irresistible. Serve it over rice or with tortilla chips for easy scooping and extra fun.
Sale items used: Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb (x1), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (1 can), Happy Farms 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar (1 pkg), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup (x1)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 1-lb package of ground beef is plenty for 2 people at $5.99 flat; use the full can of black beans and shred or crumble about half the 11 oz cheddar block over the top; one rice cup split between two servings rounds out the meal.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Black Bean and Beef Skillet Recipe
- Beef Taco Skillet

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Strawberries
Description: A pre-marinated pork loin filet is roasted in the oven until juicy and tender, filling the kitchen with a savory aroma kids will be excited about by dinnertime. A simple side of fresh sliced strawberries adds a sweet, colorful finish that kids love.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb), Strawberries (1 pkg)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35-40 minutes roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin filet at $2.99/lb for a line cost of $2.99, which gives a generous portion for 2 people; use the full 1-lb strawberry package as the side - since total cook time is about 55 minutes, pop the pork in the oven first and slice the strawberries while it roasts.
Recipes:
- roasted pork loin with honey and caramelized fruit
- Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Strawberries

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa, 1 pack (13-14 oz): $2.89
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x3): $4.95
- Mini Cucumbers, 1 pkg (16 oz): $1.69
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (1 lb): $10.99
- Peaches, 2-lb bag: $2.78
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough, 1 pkg: $1.19
- Reggano Regular Pizza Sauce, 1 jar: $1.09
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, 1 pkg (16 oz): $3.29
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic 85/15 Ground Beef, 1 lb: $5.99
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, 1 can: $0.99
- Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar (11 oz): $2.79
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb): $2.99
- Strawberries, 1-lb pkg: $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Onion powder
- Cumin (for the beef and black bean skillet)
- Honey (optional drizzle for salmon)
- Tortilla chips (optional for Thursday skillet)