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This week’s kids meal plan is here to save your sanity! It’s full of quick, kid-approved dinners that are easy to prepare and guaranteed to keep everyone (yes, even the pickiest eaters) happy!
This week’s kids menu is a lifesaver, trust me! It’s full of meals that are super easy to prepare and guaranteed to keep everyone at the table happy (yes, even the pickiest eaters). Plus, if you’re like me, a little chocolate dessert at the end of the day makes everything better. You got this, mom!
Monday: Easy instant lasagna
Tuesday: Taco Pizza
Wednesday: Easy Hawaiian Haystacks
Thursday: Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Friday: Award-Winning Cheeseburger Soup
Easy instant lasagna
This Instant Pot recipe is packed with all the lasagna flavors you love! Layers of creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and ground beef seasoned with Italian herbs come together in this super easy dish!
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Taco Pizza
Two classic family favorites, pizza and tacos, come together in this easy weeknight meal that’s destined to become a favorite in your home.
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Easy Hawaiian Haystacks
Hawaiian haystacks are the best layered comfort food! Rice, shredded chicken, and hearty sauce combine with your favorite toppings in this easy dinner.
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Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls are incredibly easy to make and will become a family favorite! This is the perfect weeknight meal.
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Cheeseburger Soup
Award-Winning Cheeseburger Soup is a thick, hearty soup with tender, lean ground beef, shredded carrots, diced celery, and potatoes in a warm, creamy cheese soup. This is an award-winning soup and it is excellent!
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How many do you feed?
This free weekly meal plan is just what you need to start your week. Provides five meals that will feed 4 to 6 people (depending on whether you’re feeding adults or children) AND includes a shopping list! With new ideas and easy-to-prepare recipes, having a weekly menu plan will be a lifesaver.
Tips for picky eaters
Meal planning with this week’s recipes is so easy to customize for your family! Here are some tips to make these meals work for even the pickiest of eaters:
- Strain vegetables: Mix spinach or carrots into lasagna sauce or cheeseburger soup to get extra nutrients without anyone noticing.
- Customizable ingredients: Let everyone build their own taco pizza or their own Hawaiian haystack. Kids love having control over their dishes!
- Tone down the spices: For Korean ground beef, use less sauce or switch to a mild teriyaki glaze if your kids don’t like spicy flavors.
- Swap ingredients: Not a fan of pineapple in Hawaiian haystacks? Use diced apples or grapes for a sweet, crunchy touch.
- Make it fun: Cut taco pizza into fun shapes, add colorful toppings, or serve cheeseburger soup with a side of crackers for dipping.
- Go simple: Use plain pasta in lasagna or omit the onions in soup for kids who prefer simpler flavors.
- Add your favorites: Sprinkle more cheese on almost anything – it’s an easy way to win them over!
Kid-friendly desserts to try!
My weekly meal plans always include a printable shopping list, measured and ready to go. Makes things so easy!
Storing leftovers for meal planning
I only meal plan Monday through Friday because sometimes we have plans for the weekend or I have leftovers we can have to finish the week! If you have leftovers, be sure to store them properly in an airtight container in your refrigerator.
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