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 iceberg lettuce - $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 served over rice with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and lettuce - a fun build-your-own bowl that kids love to assemble themselves. Simple familiar flavors make this a guaranteed weeknight win for ages 5 and up.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79, organic iceberg lettuce - $2.65, mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) - $2.49
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 21.3 oz. package of ground beef divided across 4 bowls, about 5 oz. per person. Shred 4 to 6 string cheese sticks over the top. Dice half the tomato pack and shred a quarter of the lettuce head.
Recipes:
- Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowls
- Quick & Easy Taco Bowls with Ground Beef
- Ground Beef Taco Bowl

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thigh Dinner with Apple Slices
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs baked with simple seasoning until golden and crispy on the outside and tender inside - a meal even the pickiest eaters will clean their plates for. Served alongside fresh Fuji apple slices for a sweet and crunchy kid-friendly side.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs boneless/skinless - $2.99/lb (about 1.5 lbs.), Fuji apples (3 lb. bag) - $2.49
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs. of chicken thighs for 4 servings, about 2 thighs per person. Slice 2 Fuji apples and divide evenly into 4 portions.
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: Tender cheese tortellini tossed in a simple Greek tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella string cheese creates a pasta dish kids will ask for again and again. It comes together in under 20 minutes making it a perfect midweek meal.
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 9 oz. tortellini bag serves 4 as a main dish with a generous sauce pour. Use the full 10.2 oz. jar of tomato sauce and top each bowl with 1 to 2 shredded string cheese sticks melted on top.
Recipes:
- Quick Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Cream Sauce
- Cheese Tortellini with Quick Tomato Sauce
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Baked Catfish Strips with Grapes and Tomatoes
Description: Catfish fillets cut into fun strips, breaded with pantry staples, and baked until golden and crispy - a kid-friendly fish dish that feels just like fish sticks but fresher and tastier. Paired with a simple snack-style side of cool green grapes and juicy Sweetpops tomatoes.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - $6.99/lb (about 1.25 lbs.), green seedless grapes - $1.89/lb (about 0.75 lb.), Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase about 1.25 lbs. of catfish and cut into strips, yielding roughly 4 to 5 strips per child-sized portion. Divide about 0.75 lb. grapes into 4 small clusters and place a handful of Sweetpops tomatoes on each plate.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Catfish
- Crispy Oven Baked Catfish
- Baked Catfish

Friday
Meal: Friday Night Pizza Night with Red Baron Pizza and Fruit Skewers
Description: Red Baron pizza is a fun and easy Friday night treat that kids love, jazzed up with extra mozzarella string cheese on top for a gooey cheesy finish. Serve with colorful fruit skewers made from green grapes, kiwi, and mango for a festive end-of-week meal.
Sale items used: Red Baron pizza (17.89 - 21.06 oz.) - $2.99, mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) - $2.49, green seedless grapes - $1.89/lb, gold kiwis (1 lb.) - $3.69, honey mangos - $0.49 ea (2 mangos)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One large Red Baron pizza cuts into 8 slices, giving each of 4 people 2 slices. Top with 2 to 3 extra shredded string cheese sticks before baking. Make 4 small fruit skewers using 4 to 5 grapes, 3 kiwi slices, and a few mango chunks per skewer.
Recipes:
- Easy Pizza Skewers
- Red Baron Pizza Cooking Instructions
- Red Baron Deep Dish Pizza in the Air Fryer

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) x1 - $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs boneless/skinless - approximately 1.5 lbs. - $4.49
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - approximately 1.25 lbs. - $8.74
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) x2 - $7.58 (use across Monday and Thursday)
- Organic iceberg lettuce x1 - $2.65
- Fuji apples (3 lb. bag) x1 - $2.49
- Green seedless grapes - approximately 1.5 lbs. - $2.84 (used Thursday and Friday)
- Gold kiwis (1 lb.) x1 - $3.69
- Honey mangos x2 - $0.98
- Mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) x2 - $4.98 (used across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- Tortellini (9 oz.) x1 - $1.99
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) x1 - $2.29
- Red Baron pizza x1 - $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (2 cups dry) - for Monday taco bowls
- Taco seasoning packet (1 oz.) - for Monday ground beef
- Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (1 cup) - optional topping for Monday bowls
- Sour cream (small container) - optional topping for Monday bowls
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons) - for Tuesday chicken and Thursday fish
- Garlic powder (2 teaspoons) - for Tuesday chicken seasoning
- Paprika (1 teaspoon) - for Tuesday chicken
- Salt and black pepper - for all recipes as needed
- Breadcrumbs, plain (1 cup) - for Thursday catfish strips
- Eggs (2 large) - for egg wash on Thursday catfish strips
- Wooden or plastic skewers (4 sticks) - for Friday 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.