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
- Pork carnitas / burnt ends: $4.99 for 16 oz.

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: Juicy ground beef patties topped with melty Colby Jack cheese and fresh sweet tomatoes, served on soft hamburger buns alongside crispy waffle fries baked in the oven. This is a classic, crowd-pleasing burger night that kids love to build themselves.
Sale items used: Ground beef patties (4 ct.), deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, hamburger buns, Sweetpops tomatoes, frozen seasoned waffle cut French fried potatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 patties for the meal (1 per person), 2 buns, 2 slices of Colby Jack, a handful of tomatoes, and roughly half the bag of waffle fries for 2 servings
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, ready-made pork carnitas served warm over fluffy white rice and topped with a generous handful of shredded cheese for a simple, satisfying bowl. Kids love this build-your-own style meal and it comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Pork carnitas / burnt ends (16 oz.), Goya Canilla enriched rice, shredded cheese family size
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use half the carnitas container (about 8 oz. each), roughly 1 cup dry rice cooked to make 2 bowls, and a good sprinkle of shredded cheese per bowl
Recipes:
- Instant Pot Pork Carnita Bowls

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenderloin with Red Potatoes and Zucchini
Description: Tender, oven-baked chicken strips seasoned simply with the French-style seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil, served alongside roasted red potato chunks and sliced zucchini. Everything bakes together on one pan, making cleanup easy and the flavors mild and familiar for kids.
Sale items used: Boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1 lb.), Peak Harvest red potatoes, zucchini (1), Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, olive oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb. of chicken tenderloins (roughly 4 to 5 strips per person), half the bag of red potatoes cubed, and 1 whole zucchini sliced for 2 servings
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: Bone-in pork loin thin chops brushed with sweet and tangy honey mustard then pan-seared until golden, paired with creamy ready-made mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives. The honey mustard glaze is a flavor kids naturally gravitate toward and makes this feel like a special dinner with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Bone-in pork loin thin chops (1 lb.), Duc de Coeur honey mustard, Bob Evans mashed potatoes sour cream and chives
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 thin pork chops (about 0.5 lb. each), a few spoonfuls of honey mustard brushed on each chop, and half the container of mashed potatoes warmed for 2 servings
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: Golden-seared wild sockeye salmon fillets cooked skin-on in a little olive oil with a squeeze of lemon, served alongside buttery boiled red potato chunks and lightly sauteed zucchini. Salmon has a naturally mild flavor kids accept well, especially with simple buttery sides to go with it.
Sale items used: Wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet (1 lb.), Peak Harvest red potatoes, zucchini (1), Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice, olive oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb. of salmon cut into 2 fillets (roughly 8 oz. per person), a handful of cubed red potatoes boiled until tender, and 1 whole zucchini sliced and sauteed for 2 servings
Recipes:
- Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe – Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe | Eatwell101

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground beef patties, 4 ct. (1 pack): $2.49
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese (1 pack): $1.49
- Hamburger buns (1 pack): $1.19
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1 pack, 1.5 lb.): $3.99
- Frozen seasoned waffle cut French fried potatoes (1 bag): $1.99
- Pork carnitas / burnt ends (1 container, 16 oz.): $4.99
- Goya Canilla enriched rice (1 bag, 5 lb.): $3.99
- Shredded cheese, family size (1 bag): $4.99
- Boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1 lb.): $3.49
- Peak Harvest red potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb.): $2.99
- Zucchini (2 each, one for Wednesday, one for Friday): $1.98
- Duc de Coeur honey mustard (1 bottle): $2.49
- Bone-in pork loin thin chops (1 lb.): $2.49
- Bob Evans mashed potatoes sour cream and chives (1 container): $3.49
- Wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet (1 lb.): $11.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice (1 bottle): $0.99
- Olive oil (1 bottle): $3.99
- Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning (1 jar): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for potatoes and sauteing)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for pan-searing