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 family-pack chicken wings gets seasoned with granulated garlic and olive oil, then baked at high heat until golden and crispy for two. Served alongside a warm can of baked beans and fresh baby carrots for a satisfying, effortless weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (family pack), baked beans, organic baby carrots, granulated garlic, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.5 to 2 lbs of wings from the family pack (roughly 8 to 10 wings) for 2 people, half a can of baked beans each, and a handful of raw baby carrots per person
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 until browned, then piled into warm flour tortillas with sweet caramelized Vidalia onions and sauteed red bell pepper for 2 people. A drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce adds a smoky-sweet finish to these easy and satisfying tacos.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst, La Banderita flour tortillas (family pack), Vidalia onions, red bell peppers, Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 to 4 bratwurst links (about 12 oz) from the 16 oz pack for 2 people, half an onion caramelized, 1 red bell pepper sliced, and 4 to 6 tortillas total
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: One pound of lean grass-fed ground beef simmers with the chili starter, diced Vidalia onion, and pantry spices to create a rich and hearty chili perfectly sized for two. Topped with a generous handful of crispy fried onions for crunch, this is a deeply satisfying mid-week meal.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef (16 oz), chili starter, Vidalia onions, Kania crispy fried onions, granulated garlic, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz pack of ground beef for 2 generous servings, the full 15 oz can of chili starter, half an onion diced, and top each bowl with a large handful 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, use the Smithfield spareribs and ask the butcher to cut or purchase a manageable portion - roughly 1.5 lbs for two people - then slow-roast them in the oven and finish with a generous brush of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce. Serve alongside warm corn tortillas to scoop up any extra saucy, sticky glaze.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh pork spareribs, Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, La Banderita white corn tortillas, granulated garlic, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 90 minutes (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Plan on approximately 1.5 lbs of spareribs for 2 people (about 3 to 4 ribs each), warmed corn tortillas on the side - about 4 to 6 total - and a liberal coating of BBQ sauce
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: Two generous portions of fresh Chilean salmon are seared skin-side down in olive oil until perfectly crispy, then finished with a spoonful of Baresa pesto for a bright herby glaze. Roasted baby carrots and sliced red bell pepper round out the plate for a vibrant, light end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, Baresa pesto, organic baby carrots, red bell peppers, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half of the salmon fillet per person (roughly 5 to 6 oz each), 1 cup of baby carrots roasted per person, and 1 red bell pepper sliced and roasted between both servings
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
- Baked beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Organic baby carrots (x1 bag, 16 oz): $1.95
- Granulated garlic, family size (x1): $3.99
- Primadonna extra virgin olive oil, family size (x1): $12.99
- Premio fresh bratwurst (x1 pack, 16 oz): $2.49
- La Banderita flour tortillas, family pack (x1): $2.97
- Vidalia onions (x1 bag, 3 lb): $2.49
- Red bell peppers (x1 pack, 2 ct): $2.49
- Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce (x1): $1.79
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 93% lean (x1 pack, 16 oz): $5.49
- Chili starter (x1 can): $0.99
- Kania crispy fried onions, family size (x1): $2.99
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs (x1 pack): $1.99
- La Banderita white corn tortillas (x1 pack): $3.79
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, skin on (x1 fillet): $7.69
- Baresa pesto, family size (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for the chili)
- Smoked paprika (for wings and ribs)
- Garlic powder (supplement to granulated garlic if needed)
- Onion powder