ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenderloins with Honeycrisp Apple Slices and Green Grapes
Description: Chicken tenderloins are coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden, making perfect dippable strips for two. Crunchy apple slices and sweet green grapes on the side keep the plate fresh and fun.
Sale items used: Chicken Tenderloins, Honeycrisp Apples, Green Grapes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb chicken tenderloins (assumed total weight 1 lb), 1 egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 apple sliced, and about 1/2 lb green grapes (assumed total weight 0.5 lb). Leftover chicken makes a good lunch.
Recipes:
- Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders
- Pan Seared Chicken Tenderloins
- Pan Fried Chicken Tenders

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Seasoned ground beef patties are topped with melted provolone and tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls. Four mini sliders are just right for two, with extra apple slices on the side.
Sale items used: 80/20 Ground Beef, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Provolone, Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb ground beef (assumed total weight 0.5 lb) to make 4 small patties, 4 Hawaiian rolls from the pack, and 4 slices provolone. Save the remaining rolls and provolone for Thursday's use or snacks.
Recipes:
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders: Easy Cheesy Recipe
- Easy Baked Cheeseburger Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
- Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Pork Chop Strips with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are cut into strips, coated in breadcrumbs, and baked until crisp for easy finger food. Mild sauteed mushrooms in butter go alongside.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb pork chops (assumed total weight 0.75 lb), cut into strips, with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1 egg. Saute one 8-oz package mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter. Bake at 425F for about 12 minutes.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe
- Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe with Garlic & Butter
- Buttery Skillet Pork Chops with Baby Bella Mushrooms

Thursday
Meal: Bremer Meatball Hot Dog Bun Subs with Provolone
Description: Warm meatballs are tucked into toasted hot dog buns and topped with melty provolone for a simple kid-friendly sub. Two subs make a filling dinner for two.
Sale items used: Bremer Meatballs, Brioche Hot Dog Buns, Provolone
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Heat about 8 meatballs (roughly half the package), with 2 hot dog buns and 2 to 3 slices provolone per person as desired. Warm 1/2 cup marinara or pasta sauce from your pantry for dipping. Broil briefly until the cheese melts. Save leftover meatballs for another meal.
Recipes:
- Easy Meatball Subs
- Homemade Italian Meatball Subs
- The Best Meatball Subs - with garlic bun!

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beef Shaved Steak and Pepper Rice Bowls
Description: Tender shaved steak is seared quickly and served over fluffy rice with sweet sauteed peppers. A drizzle of mild soy sauce keeps the flavor familiar and kid-friendly.
Sale items used: Beef Shaved Steak, Multicolored Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use one package beef shaved steak (about 12 oz, assumed total weight 0.75 lb), 2 sliced peppers from the 3-pack, and 1 cup uncooked rice cooked per package directions (makes about 3 cups). Season gently with salt and a splash of soy sauce.
Recipes:
- Pepper Steak Rice Bowl
- 15-Minute Steak Bowl Recipe
- Easy Steak and Rice Bowls with Teppanyaki Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $2.29
- Honeycrisp Apples (1 bag, 2 lb): $1.99
- Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- 80/20 Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.65
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (1 pack): $2.45
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 x 8-oz pkg): $1.29
- Bremer Meatballs (1 pack): $7.49
- Brioche Hot Dog Buns (1 pack): $3.39
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Provolone (1 pack): $1.49
- Beef Shaved Steak (1 pack): $6.45
- Multicolored Peppers (1 3-pack): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Breadcrumbs, eggs, butter, cooking oil, salt, pepper, rice, soy sauce, marinara or pasta sauce