Lidl Kid-Friendly 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.
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese: $1.49 for 7.5 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: Backyard Bratwurst on a Bun with Baked Beans and Watermelon
Description: One juicy Premio bratwurst link gets grilled or pan-cooked and served on a soft bun with ketchup for a classic backyard dinner kids love. A scoop of sweet baked beans and a few fresh watermelon slices round out the plate for a simple, satisfying summer meal.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst, hamburger/hot dog buns, baked beans, large seedless watermelon, tomato ketchup
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 1 bratwurst link (roughly 3-4 oz from the 16 oz pack), 1 bun, approximately 1/2 cup baked beans, 1-2 slices of watermelon
Recipes:
- Backyard Barbecue Beans
- Bratwurst & Baked Beans Casserole
- Dorothy's Meat Lover's Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos with Carrots and Ranch Dip
Description: Seasoned ground beef gets tucked into soft flour tortillas and topped with melty Colby Jack cheese for an easy taco night kids will cheer for. A handful of crunchy baby carrots with creamy ranch dressing on the side keeps things colorful and fun.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, La Banderita flour tortillas, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, organic baby carrots, creamy ranch dressing, tomato ketchup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 4-5 oz of ground beef, 2-3 small flour tortillas, 1-2 slices of Colby Jack cheese, a small handful of baby carrots with 2 tablespoons of ranch dip
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Taco Dip
- Cheesy Ground Beef Taco Dip
- Ground Beef Taco Dip with Carrots

Wednesday
Meal: Pulled Chicken BBQ Sliders with Cheese and Pickle Chips
Description: Pre-made pulled chicken with barbecue sauce gets warmed up and piled onto soft slider buns with a slice of melty cheese for a no-fuss dinner that feels like a backyard cookout. Bread and butter pickle chips on the side add a sweet crunch kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce, hamburger buns, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, bread and butter pickle chips
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 5-6 oz of pulled chicken (roughly 1/3 of the 16 oz pack), 2 small slider buns, 1-2 cheese slices, a small serving of pickle chips on the side
Recipes:
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders Recipe
- Pull-Apart BBQ Chicken Sliders
- Barbecue Chicken Sliders

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wing Night with Watermelon and Ranch
Description: Perdue Air Fryer Ready crispy chicken wings cook up golden and crunchy with barely any effort, making them a guaranteed kid favorite for a fun Thursday dinner. Cool watermelon slices and a side of creamy ranch dressing for dipping keep the meal fresh and playful.
Sale items used: Perdue Air Fryer Ready frozen crispy wings, large seedless watermelon, creamy ranch dressing
Prep time: 25 minutes (mostly air fryer or oven time)
Serving note: Approximately 4-5 wings (roughly 6-7 oz from the 22 oz bag), 1-2 slices of watermelon, 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing for dipping
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings
- Baked Crispy Buttermilk Ranch Chicken Wings
- Fried Chicken Wings with Ranch Recipe

Friday
Meal: Honey Garlic Salmon with Baby Carrots and Buttered Tortillas
Description: A portion of fresh salmon fillet gets brushed with a simple honey and garlic glaze and baked or pan-seared until flaky and golden, giving kids a mild and lightly sweet fish they will actually enjoy. Steamed baby carrots and a warm buttered flour tortilla make easy, familiar sides that complete the plate.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, organic baby carrots, La Banderita flour tortillas, sweet cream butter, granulated garlic
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 5-6 oz salmon portion, a small handful of baby carrots (about 1/2 cup), 1 flour tortilla with a small pat of butter
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Vegetables
- Garlic Honey Roasted Carrots
- Honey Garlic Oven Roasted Baby Carrots

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Premio fresh bratwurst (x1 pack, 16 oz): $2.49
- Hamburger/hot dog buns (x1 pack of 2): $2.00
- Baked beans (x1 can, 28 oz): $0.99
- Large seedless watermelon (x1 ct.): $3.99
- Tomato ketchup (x1 bottle, 24 oz): $0.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef (x1 pack, 16 oz): $5.49
- La Banderita flour tortillas, family pack (x1 pack, 20 ct.): $2.97
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese (x1 pack, 7.5 oz): $1.49
- Organic baby carrots (x1 bag, 16 oz): $1.95
- Creamy ranch dressing (x1 bottle, 16 fl. oz.): $1.49
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce (x1 pack, 16 oz): $6.59
- Hamburger buns (x1 pack, 12 oz): $1.19
- Bread and butter pickle chips (x1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready frozen crispy wings (x1 bag, 22 oz): $7.99
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet (x1 fillet): $7.69
- Sweet cream butter (x1 pack, 4 ct./16 oz): $1.99
- Granulated garlic, family size (x1 jar, 11.5 oz): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Honey (for salmon glaze - small bottle)
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil or non-stick spray
- Taco seasoning packet (for ground beef)