ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sticky Baked Chicken Wings with Grape Tomato Salad
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a mild sweet-savory glaze, served alongside a simple grape tomato salad with a light dressing. A fun, finger-friendly dinner kids love to eat with their hands.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb chicken wings baked until crispy; use half of the 10-oz tomato package (about 5 oz) tossed with a touch of olive oil and salt.
Recipes:
- 6-Ingredient Baked Sticky Chicken Wings (Baked not Fried!)
- Sticky Honey, Tomato and Mustard Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Wings with Summer Tomato Salad

Tuesday
Meal: Beef and Zucchini Skillet over Egg Spaetzle
Description: Savory ground beef simmered with tender diced zucchini in a light tomato-seasoned sauce, served over buttery egg spaetzle. A comforting, mild one-pan dinner kids will recognize and enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef, Organic Zucchini, Deutsche Küche Egg Spaetzle
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef, about 0.5 lb zucchini (half of a 1-lb purchase), and half of one 2.49 spaetzle package (reserve rest for Thursday).
Recipes:
- Zucchini Beef Skillet Recipe: How to Make It
- Easy Ground Beef and Zucchini Skillet (20-Minute Recipe!)
- German Braised Beef and Spaetzle

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apple
Description: A tender pan-seared pork chop paired with warm sweet-tart red cabbage and apple, a cozy classic kids find comforting and mild. Simple seasoning keeps it familiar and easy to eat.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one 0.5 lb boneless pork chop and about 1/2 cup of the red cabbage with apple (reserve rest for leftovers).
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Red Cabbage and Apple Gastrique
- Pan-seared pork chops with cabbage, apple and onion
- Pork Chops with Cabbage & Apples Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Beef Carne Picada and Tomato Bowls over Egg Spaetzle
Description: Lightly seasoned diced beef simmered with tomatoes served over warm egg spaetzle, a mild and hearty bowl kids can easily scoop up. Simple flavors keep it kid-approved and comforting.
Sale items used: Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, Deutsche Küche Egg Spaetzle
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb carne picada, remaining 5 oz grape tomatoes from Monday, and the second half of the spaetzle package from Tuesday.

Friday
Meal: Crispy Breaded Pork Chops with Zucchini and Apple Slices
Description: A crispy breaded pork chop paired with sauteed zucchini and fresh apple slices, a fun crunchy dinner kids enjoy dipping in ketchup. Light and mild flavors make it an easy family favorite.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Organic Zucchini, New York Gala Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one 0.5 lb thin-sliced pork chop breaded and pan-fried, remaining 0.5 lb zucchini from Tuesday's purchase, and 1 small gala apple sliced fresh.
Recipes:
- Breaded Pork Chops Recipe - Crispy Baked Pork Chops!
- Crispy Breaded Pork Chops (Baked) {30 Min Meal!}
- Fried Pork Chops Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Farmer Focus Fresh Whole Chicken Wings (0.75 lb): $1.27
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (1 pkg, 10 oz): $1.99
- Fresh 85/15 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $3.00
- Deutsche Küche Egg Spaetzle (2 packages): $4.98
- Organic Zucchini (1 lb): $2.39
- Fresh Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Deutsche Küche Red Cabbage with Apple (1 each): $2.49
- Fresh Black Angus Carne Picada (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.15
- New York Gala Apples (1 bag, 3 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Sweet glaze ingredients (honey or brown sugar, soy sauce)
- All-purpose flour and egg for breading
- Cooking oil for pan-searing/frying
- Ketchup for dipping