Lidl Kid-Friendly 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
- 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

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.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheesy Beef Burgers with Waffle Fries and Tomatoes
Description: A juicy beef patty on a soft bun topped with melted Colby Jack cheese and sliced tomatoes makes a classic kid-approved dinner. Crispy waffle-cut fries baked in the oven round it out into a fun and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Ground beef patties (4 ct. pack), hamburger buns, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, Sweetpops tomatoes, frozen seasoned waffle cut French fried potatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 patty from the 4-count pack, 1 bun, 1-2 slices Colby Jack, a handful of tomatoes, and about 1 cup of waffle fries; freeze remaining patties for later
Recipes:
- Loaded Cheeseburger Fries - Home. Made. Interest.
- Cheeseburger Fries - Quick Weeknight Meals
- Waffle Fry Slider Burgers | Neighborfood

Tuesday
Meal: Pork Carnitas Rice Bowls with Shredded Cheese
Description: Tender, seasoned pulled pork carnitas are served warm over fluffy white rice with a generous handful of melted shredded cheese on top. It is an easy, familiar bowl that kids love to dig into with a spoon.
Sale items used: Pork carnitas, Goya Canilla enriched rice, shredded cheese (family size)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 4-5 oz of carnitas (roughly one-third of the 16 oz container), cook approximately 1/2 cup dry rice, and top with 2-3 tablespoons shredded cheese; store remaining carnitas in fridge for another use
Recipes:
- Instant Pot Pork Carnita Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloin with Red Potatoes and Zucchini
Description: Lightly seasoned chicken tenderloins are baked until golden and juicy alongside chunked red potatoes and sliced zucchini for a simple one-pan dinner. Everything roasts together so cleanup is easy and the flavors stay mild and delicious for kids.
Sale items used: Boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins, Peak Harvest red potatoes, zucchini, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins, 2-3 small red potatoes, and half of one zucchini; store remaining potatoes and zucchini for Friday
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken with Zucchini and Potatoes: 6 Easy Steps for a Perfect One-Pan Meal

Thursday
Meal: Honey Mustard Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes
Description: A thin bone-in pork chop is brushed with sweet honey mustard and pan-cooked until golden, making it a kid-friendly dinner with a mild, slightly sweet glaze. Creamy sour cream and chives mashed potatoes from the deli make the whole meal come together in minutes.
Sale items used: Bone-in pork loin thin chops, Duc de Coeur honey mustard, Bob Evans mashed potatoes (sour cream and chives)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 thin pork chop (about 0.5 lb), brush generously with honey mustard, and heat approximately 6-8 oz of mashed potatoes; refrigerate remaining mashed potatoes for a side later in the week
Recipes:
- Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Pork Chops with Potatoes - Plating Pixels
- Honey Mustard Pork Chops • Salt & Lavender

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Buttered Red Potatoes and Zucchini
Description: A salmon fillet is pan-seared in a little oil until the edges are crispy and the inside is tender and flaky, making it a mild and approachable fish dinner even for younger kids. Halved red potatoes and sliced zucchini are roasted alongside for a colorful, well-rounded plate.
Sale items used: Fresh wild caught sockeye salmon fillet, Peak Harvest red potatoes, zucchini, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of salmon fillet, 2-3 small red potatoes (from the bag purchased Wednesday), and the remaining half zucchini from Wednesday; season simply with salt and a little lemon juice
Recipes:
- Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe – Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe | Eatwell101

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground beef patties, 4 ct. pack: $2.49
- Hamburger buns, 12 oz. pack: $1.19
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, 7.5 oz.: $1.49
- Sweetpops tomatoes, 1.5 lb. pack: $3.99
- Frozen seasoned waffle cut French fried potatoes, 21.1 oz.: $1.99
- Pork carnitas, 16 oz. container: $4.99
- Goya Canilla enriched rice, 5 lb. bag: $3.99
- Shredded cheese, family size, 32 oz.: $4.99
- Chicken tenderloins (0.5 lb at $3.49/lb): $1.75
- Peak Harvest red potatoes, 5 lb. bag: $2.99
- Zucchini x2: $1.98
- Duc de Coeur spraying oil, 6.7 fl. oz.: $3.49
- Bone-in pork loin thin chop (0.5 lb at $2.49/lb): $1.25
- Duc de Coeur honey mustard, 8 oz.: $2.49
- Bob Evans mashed potatoes, sour cream and chives, 24 oz.: $3.49
- Fresh sockeye salmon fillet (0.5 lb at $11.99/lb): $6.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for potatoes and pan-searing salmon)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (for chicken and potatoes)
- Lemon juice (for salmon)