Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed beef strip steak: $7.49 for 10 oz.
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $2.29
- Premio fresh bratwurst: $2.49 for 16 oz.
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, skin on: $7.69
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Frozen white shrimp, 9/14: $10.99 for 32 oz.
- Ocean Sea frozen octopus: $13.99 for 31 oz.
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 93% lean: $5.49 for 16 oz.
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce: $6.59 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet cherries: $2.49
- Organic baby carrots: $1.95 for 16 oz.
- Gold kiwis: $3.89 for 1 lb.
- Red bell peppers: $2.49 for 2 ct.
- Vidalia onions: $2.49 for 3 lb.
- Large seedless watermelon: $3.99 for 1 ct.
- Blueberries: $3.29 for 18 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Baked Beans and Carrots
Description: A generous portion of fresh whole chicken wings gets seasoned with garlic and olive oil, then baked at high heat until golden and crispy. Served alongside warm baked beans and steamed baby carrots, this is a satisfying and completely dairy-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (family pack), baked beans, organic baby carrots, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, granulated garlic
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6 to 8 wings (about 10 oz.) from the family pack for 1 person. Serve with 1/2 cup baked beans and a handful of baby carrots. Remaining wings can be stored raw in the freezer for later use.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (Dairy Free)
- Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Wings - Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe - 45 Minutes to Perfection

Tuesday
Meal: Bratwurst Tacos with Caramelized Vidalia Onions and Bell Pepper
Description: Sliced Premio bratwurst gets pan-seared and tucked into warm corn tortillas with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions and sauteed red bell pepper strips. A drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce or a smear of guacamole adds a fresh dairy-free finishing touch.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst, La Banderita white corn tortillas, Vidalia onions, red bell peppers, Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 bratwurst links (about 6 oz.) from the 16 oz. pack for 1 person. Serve in 3 corn tortillas. Refrigerate remaining bratwurst links for use within 3 days or freeze them.
Recipes:
- The Ultimate Beer Bratwurst Tacos - Easy Bold Flavor
- Grilled Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions Recipe
- Beer-Braised Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Chili with Crispy Fried Onion Topping
Description: Lean 93% grass-fed ground beef simmers with chili starter, diced Vidalia onion, and a splash of ketchup for a rich and hearty single-serving chili. Topped with crispy fried onions for crunch, this fully dairy-free bowl is warming and packed with flavor.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean, chili starter, Vidalia onions, Kania crispy fried onions, tomato ketchup, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 8 oz. (half the 16 oz. pack) of ground beef for 1 person. Use half the 15 oz. can of chili starter and save the rest for another meal. Top with 2 tablespoons of crispy fried onions.
Recipes:
- Thick & Hearty Ground Beef Chili with Beans & Beer
- Classic Beef Chili Recipe (Easy Homemade)
- Ground Beef Chili (the recipe everyone asks for!)

Thursday
Meal: Pork Spareribs with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Glaze and Corn Tortillas
Description: Rather than a full rack, this practical single-serving version uses a portion of pork spareribs braised low and slow, then finished with a generous brush of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce. Served with warm corn tortillas so the saucy rib meat can be wrapped up taco-style for easy solo dining.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh pork spareribs, Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, La Banderita white corn tortillas, Vidalia onions, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 90 minutes (including low and slow oven time)
Serving note: Ask the butcher to cut the rack into a 3 to 4 rib section (roughly 12 to 14 oz.) suitable for 1 person, or buy the full pack and freeze the rest in individual portions. Serve with 3 corn tortillas and caramelized onion slices.
Recipes:
- Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs Recipe - Fifteen Spatulas
- BBQ Pork Spare Ribs | Sweet Baby Ray's
- Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce - RecipeTin Eats

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Pesto, Baby Carrots, and Bell Pepper
Description: A single portion of fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet gets seared skin-side down in olive oil until crispy, then finished with a generous spoonful of Baresa pesto on top. Roasted baby carrots and sliced red bell pepper round out the plate for a vibrant, dairy-free end to the week.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on, Baresa pesto, organic baby carrots, red bell peppers, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, granulated garlic
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Cut approximately a 6 oz. portion from the whole salmon fillet for 1 person. Wrap and refrigerate or freeze the remainder immediately. Roast a handful of baby carrots and half a bell pepper alongside the fish at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Sunflower Seed Pesto
- Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon and Carrots - The Roasted Root
- Pesto Salmon - Simply Home Cooked

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack (x1 pack): $2.29
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs (x1 pack): $1.99
- Premio fresh bratwurst (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $2.49
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, skin on (x1 fillet): $7.69
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $5.49
- Organic baby carrots (x1 bag, 16 oz.): $1.95
- Red bell peppers (x1 pack, 2 ct.): $2.49
- Vidalia onions (x1 bag, 3 lb.): $2.49
- Baked beans (x1 can, 28 oz.): $0.99
- Chili starter (x1 can, 15 oz.): $0.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce (x1 bottle, 18 oz.): $1.79
- La Banderita white corn tortillas (x1 pack, 66.3 oz.): $3.79
- Baresa pesto, family size (x1 jar, 19.4 oz.): $2.99
- Kania crispy fried onions, family size (x1 pack, 17.6 oz.): $2.99
- Granulated garlic, family size (x1 jar, 11.5 oz.): $3.99
- Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, family size (x1 bottle, 50.7 fl. oz.): $12.99
- Tomato ketchup (x1 bottle, 24 oz.): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for the chili and taco seasoning)
- Smoked paprika (for wings and ribs)
- Garlic powder (backup if granulated garlic runs short)
- Aluminum foil (for slow-cooking ribs)
- Cooking spray or a neutral oil backup