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: Juicy grilled bratwurst tucked into soft buns with ketchup and mustard make this a classic backyard-style dinner kids will love. A side of warm baked beans and fresh cold watermelon slices round out the meal perfectly for two.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst, hamburger/hot dog buns, baked beans, large seedless watermelon, tomato ketchup
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 bratwurst links per person (4 total from the 16 oz. pack, saving remaining links), 2 buns, roughly 1 cup baked beans each, and 2 to 3 wedges of watermelon each
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 tucked into warm flour tortillas and topped with melty Colby Jack cheese makes a fun and familiar taco night for two. Crunchy baby carrots on the side with creamy ranch dip add a fresh and easy kid-approved vegetable.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean, La Banderita flour tortillas family pack, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, organic baby carrots, creamy ranch dressing, tomato ketchup
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly 8 oz. of ground beef (half the pack) for 2 people, 3 to 4 tortillas each, a handful of shredded Colby Jack cheese, and about 1 cup of baby carrots each with a side 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: Ready-made pulled chicken with barbecue sauce piled onto soft slider buns with a slice of Colby Jack cheese makes a quick and totally kid-friendly dinner. Bread and butter pickle chips on the side add a mild sweet crunch that kids enjoy alongside these saucy little sandwiches.
Sale items used: Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce, hamburger buns, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, bread and butter pickle chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz. of pulled chicken (half the 16 oz. container) across 3 to 4 small slider buns per person, 1 slice of cheese per slider, and a small handful 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: Golden crispy chicken wings straight from the air fryer are a guaranteed kid-pleaser served with a side of cool ranch dipping sauce. Fresh watermelon slices keep things light and refreshing alongside the saucy wings for a fun casual dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack, creamy ranch dressing, large seedless watermelon
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb. of wings for 2 people (roughly 6 to 8 wing pieces depending on size), save remaining wings for later use, serve with 2 to 3 tablespoons of ranch each and 2 to 3 watermelon wedges per person
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: Salmon fillets glazed with a simple honey and garlic butter sauce bake up flaky and mild enough for kids to enjoy alongside warm buttered tortillas. Baby carrots roasted or served fresh on the side round out this colorful and nutritious end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on, sweet cream butter, La Banderita flour tortillas family pack, organic baby carrots, granulated garlic
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 10 oz. of salmon total (about 5 oz. per person cut from the fillet, freeze the rest), 2 tortillas each warmed with a pat of butter, and about 1 cup of baby carrots per person
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): $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 93% lean (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 container, 16 oz.): $6.59
- Hamburger buns (x1 pack, 12 oz.): $1.19
- Bread and butter pickle chips (x1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack (x1 pack): $2.29
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on (x1 fillet): $7.69
- Sweet cream butter (x1 pack, 16 oz., 4 ct.): $1.99
- Granulated garlic family size (x1 container, 11.5 oz.): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Honey (for salmon glaze)
- Salt and pepper
- Mustard (for bratwurst)
- Taco seasoning or cumin, chili powder, and onion powder (for taco beef)
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray