Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) - $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - $6.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless - $2.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground chicken (16 oz.) - $2.99
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs - $2.99/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Green seedless grapes - $1.89/lb
- Honey mangos - $0.49 ea
- Gold kiwis (1 lb.) - $3.69
- Fuji apples (3 lb.) - $2.49
- Avocados (4 ct.) - $3.49
- Organic lettuce iceberg - $2.65 ea
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79/pk

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
Description: Seasoned ground beef is cooked down with simple taco spices and served over rice in bowls, topped with shredded cheese and a few fresh tomatoes. This is a hands-on, build-your-own style meal that kids love to customize and eat without fuss.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 10-12 oz. of ground beef for 2 servings, saving the remaining beef for another use or freezing it. Top each bowl with a small handful of shredded cheddar and a few halved cherry tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Ground Beef Taco Bowl
- Ground Beef Taco Bowls

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thigh Dinner with Apple Slices
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a little olive oil, then baked until golden and juicy. Fresh sliced Fuji apples on the side add a sweet, crunchy element that kids genuinely enjoy alongside their chicken.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless - $2.99/lb, Fuji apples (3 lb.) - $2.49
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.75 lb. of chicken thighs, which will give you 2 nicely sized thighs. Slice half of one apple per person into thin wedges for the side.
Recipes:
- One-pan Chicken Thighs with Apples
- Baked Chicken with Apples
- 1-Pan Apple Cider Chicken

Wednesday
Meal: Tortellini with Greek Tomato Sauce and String Cheese Melt
Description: A 9 oz. package of tortellini cooks up in minutes and is tossed with the Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, which is mild and slightly sweet making it very kid-friendly. Mozzarella string cheese is pulled apart and scattered on top of the warm pasta so it melts into gooey cheesy ribbons that kids go crazy for.
Sale items used: Tortellini (9 oz.) - $1.99, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) - $2.29, Mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) - $2.49
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The full 9 oz. package of tortellini is a perfect portion for 2 people. Use the entire jar of Greek tomato sauce and pull apart 2-3 string cheese sticks to melt over the top.
Recipes:
- Tortellini in Tomato Sauce
- Quick Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Baked Catfish Strips with Grapes and Tomatoes
Description: Catfish fillets are cut into strips, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, and baked until crispy - giving kids a familiar fish stick experience with a homemade twist. A simple side of cold green grapes and halved Sweetpops tomatoes makes a colorful, no-cook plate that rounds out the meal perfectly.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - $6.99/lb, Green seedless grapes - $1.89/lb, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 0.75 lb. of catfish fillet, which will yield plenty of strips for 2 people. Serve about 1 small cluster of grapes per person alongside a handful of halved cherry tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Crispy Oven Baked Catfish
- Baked Catfish
- Crispy Baked Catfish Recipe

Friday
Meal: Friday Night Pizza Night with Red Baron Pizza and Fruit Skewers
Description: Red Baron pizza is baked up crispy and hot for an easy Friday night treat that feels like a celebration, making it the perfect end to the school week. Simple fruit skewers made with green grapes, mango chunks, and Fuji apple pieces give kids a fun finger-food side they can help assemble themselves.
Sale items used: Red Baron pizza (17.89 - 21.06 oz.) - $2.99, Green seedless grapes - $1.89/lb, Honey mangos - $0.49 ea, Fuji apples (3 lb.) - $2.49
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One Red Baron pizza is a solid serving for 2 people on a casual Friday. Thread grapes, apple chunks, and mango cubes onto 2-3 short skewers or toothpicks per person for the fruit side.
Recipes:
- Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
- RED BARON® Classic Crust Pizza
- Rainbow Fruit Skewers

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless, approx. 0.75 lb. - about $2.25
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet, approx. 0.75 lb. - about $5.25
- Tortellini (9 oz.) - $1.99
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) - $2.29
- Mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) - $2.49
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb. pk) - $3.79
- Fuji apples (3 lb.) - $2.49
- Green seedless grapes, approx. 0.75 lb. - about $1.42
- Honey mango (1 ea.) - $0.49
- Red Baron pizza (1 box) - $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Taco seasoning packet (or chili powder, cumin, garlic powder)
- White or brown rice (about 1 cup dry)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (small bag)
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Plain breadcrumbs (about 1 cup)
- Paprika
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks for fruit skewers

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing.