Lidl Dairy-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ribeye steak: $7.99 each
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins: $3.49/lb
- Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin: $5.99 each (2 tenderloins)
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef patties, 80% lean: $2.49 for 4 ct.
- Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet: $11.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh bone-in pork loin assorted thin chops: $2.49/lb
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce: $6.59 for 16 oz.
- Kevin's beef tips: $8.89 for 16 oz.
- Pork carnitas / burnt ends: $4.99 for 16 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection Italian diced pancetta: $3.99 for 3.5 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection Italian coppa slices: $3.99 for 3 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection mortadella with pistachios: $3.99 for 4 oz.
- Nixe chunk light tuna: 4 for $3.00
- Nixe canned pink salmon: $2.99 for 14.75 oz.
- Tyson frozen crispy chicken strips, family pack: $9.99 for 40 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Raspberries: $1.99 for 6 oz.
- Sweetpops tomatoes: $3.99 for 1.5 lb.
- Zucchini: $0.99 each
- Peak Harvest red potatoes: $2.99 for 5 lb.
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms: $1.99 for 6 oz.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Butcher's Specialty ground beef patties, 80% lean: $2.49 for 4 ct. - feeds 4 for $2.49 (one patty per person)
- Butcher's Specialty bone-in pork loin thin chops: $2.49/lb - about 2 lbs needed for 4 people = ~$5.00
- Nixe chunk light tuna: 4 for $3.00 - 4 cans feeds 4 comfortably = $3.00
- Nixe canned pink salmon: $2.99 for 14.75 oz. - one can is sufficient for 4 as part of a dish = $2.99
- Butcher's Specialty chicken tenderloins: $3.49/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$7.00
- Smithfield pork tenderloin twin pack: $5.99 for 2 tenderloins - one pack easily feeds 4 = $5.99
- Pork carnitas / burnt ends: $4.99 for 16 oz. - may need 2 packs for a full meal for 4 = ~$9.98
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce: $6.59 for 16 oz. - may need 2 packs for 4 = ~$13.18
- Kevin's beef tips: $8.89 for 16 oz. - may need 2 packs for 4 = ~$17.78
- Lidl Preferred Selection diced pancetta: $3.99 for 3.5 oz. - too small to anchor a meal alone, accent protein only
- Lidl Preferred Selection coppa / mortadella: $3.99 for small portions - accent use only
- Tyson frozen crispy chicken strips, family pack: $9.99 for 40 oz. - feeds 4 well but processed/frozen = ~$9.99
- Butcher's Specialty ribeye steak: $7.99 each - need 4 steaks for 4 people = $31.96 (premium)
- Fish Market sockeye salmon: $11.99/lb - about 2 lbs for 4 people = ~$24.00 (premium)

Why these meals: The four everyday nights lean on the week's real bargains: pork chops at $2.49/lb are one of the best values on this flyer and anchor Monday with a simple pan-sear, ground beef patties at $2.49 for a four-count make Tuesday's burger bowls practically free per serving, chicken tenderloins at $3.49/lb give you a fresh and flexible protein on Wednesday, and the Smithfield twin-pack pork tenderloin on Thursday delivers a genuinely impressive roast for about $6 total. Friday is the one night to splurge, and salmon at $11.99/lb - while the priciest per-pound item - is the more practical premium choice over ribeye, which would run over $30 for four steaks. The Duc de Coeur pasta sauce and Barilla pasta multi-buy deals add cheap, filling flavor without bloating the total. Pecorino Romano, sliced mozzarella, Boursin, and all other dairy items were set aside entirely to keep every meal clean for the table.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Roasted Red Potatoes and Mushrooms
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seared in a hot skillet with olive oil and French-style seasoning until golden and cooked through, then rested while red potatoes and baby bella mushrooms roast in the same pan drippings. It is a hearty, straightforward weeknight dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty bone-in pork loin thin chops, Peak Harvest red potatoes, Organic whole baby bella mushrooms, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, Olive oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 2 lbs of pork chops (roughly 1 to 2 chops per person depending on size), 2.5 lbs of red potatoes quartered, and 2 packages (12 oz.) of baby bella mushrooms halved, divided evenly among 4 plates

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Burger Bowls with Roasted Zucchini and Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned 80% lean ground beef patties are broken up and browned in a skillet with olive oil, then served over a bed of oven-roasted zucchini and Sweetpops tomatoes for a low-carb, satisfying bowl. A drizzle of honey mustard adds brightness and ties the whole dish together without any dairy.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty ground beef patties 80% lean, Zucchini, Sweetpops tomatoes, Olive oil, Duc de Coeur honey mustard, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 4 beef patties broken into crumbles for 4 people, 2 zucchini sliced into half-moons, and 1 pack (1.5 lb.) of Sweetpops tomatoes halved, all divided equally across 4 bowls
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Tenderloin Stir-Fry with Zucchini, Mushrooms, and Pasta
Description: Sliced chicken tenderloins are stir-fried in olive oil with zucchini and mushrooms, then tossed with Barilla pasta and finished with the Duc de Coeur vegetable and herb pasta sauce for a complete one-pan meal. The cherry wine vinegar adds a subtle tang that brightens the whole dish without any cream or dairy.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty chicken tenderloins, Zucchini, Organic whole baby bella mushrooms, Barilla pasta, Duc de Coeur pasta sauce vegetable and herb, Olive oil, Duc de Coeur wine vinegar with concentrated grape must cherry
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: About 2 lbs of chicken tenderloins sliced into strips, 2 zucchini sliced thin, 1 package (6 oz.) of baby bella mushrooms, and 1 lb of Barilla pasta cooked, served in 4 equal bowls with sauce spooned generously over the top
Recipes:
- Chicken, Zucchini, And Mushroom Stir-Fry Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Red Potato Wedges
Description: One Smithfield pork tenderloin is rubbed with French-style seasoning and olive oil, then roasted at high heat until juicy and caramelized, alongside wedged red potatoes that crisp up beautifully in the same pan. The second tenderloin from the twin pack keeps well for next-day lunches, making this one of the best value dinners of the week.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin, Peak Harvest red potatoes, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, Olive oil, Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork tenderloin (typically 1 to 1.25 lbs) sliced into medallions for 4 people, and about 2 lbs of red potato wedges roasted alongside, plated equally for 4 with a squeeze of lemon over the pork

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Sockeye Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini
Description: Fresh wild-caught sockeye salmon fillets are brushed with olive oil and lemon juice, seasoned simply, and baked until just flaky, served alongside roasted Sweetpops tomatoes and zucchini for a bright and elegant end-of-week dinner. The cherry wine vinegar splashed over the roasted vegetables adds a light acidity that complements the rich salmon beautifully.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet, Sweetpops tomatoes, Zucchini, Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice, Olive oil, Duc de Coeur wine vinegar with concentrated grape must cherry
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: About 2 lbs of salmon fillet (roughly a 0.5 lb portion per person), 1 pack (1.5 lb.) of Sweetpops tomatoes, and 2 zucchini sliced into rounds, all roasted together and divided evenly among 4 plates
Recipes:
- Baked Sockeye Salmon Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty bone-in pork loin thin chops (2 lbs): $4.98
- Butcher's Specialty ground beef patties 80% lean (1 pack of 4 ct.): $2.49
- Butcher's Specialty chicken tenderloins (2 lbs): $6.98
- Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin (x1 pack): $5.99
- Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet (2 lbs): $23.98
- Peak Harvest red potatoes (x1 bag, 5 lb.): $2.99
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms (x2 packs, 6 oz. each): $3.98
- Sweetpops tomatoes (x2 packs, 1.5 lb. each): $7.98
- Zucchini (x5): $4.95
- Barilla pasta (x1, counts toward 2 for $3.00 deal): $1.50
- Duc de Coeur pasta sauce vegetable and herb (x1, counts toward 2 for $3.00 deal): $1.50
- Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning (x1): $1.99
- Duc de Coeur honey mustard (x1): $2.49
- Duc de Coeur wine vinegar with concentrated grape must cherry (x1): $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice (x1): $0.99
- Olive oil (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Onion powder or dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)