Lidl Low-Carb 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
- Chicken sausage, spinach & feta, family size (24 oz.) - $5.99

Vegetables on sale:
- Organic lettuce iceberg - $2.65 ea
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - $3.79/pk
- Avocados (4 ct.) - $3.49
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (10.2 oz.) - $2.49

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak with Avocado and Tomato Salad
Description: Juicy grass-fed sirloin steaks are seasoned simply and seared to perfection in extra virgin olive oil for a rich, satisfying dinner. The steaks are served alongside a fresh chopped salad of creamy avocado, sweet Sweetpops tomatoes, and crisp iceberg lettuce dressed with balsamic vinegar.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) x4, avocados (4 ct.) x1, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) x1, organic lettuce iceberg x1, Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 4 individual sirloin steak packages (4 x 8 oz. steaks, one per person). Use all 4 avocados from one bag, the full 1.5 lb. pack of tomatoes, and one head of iceberg lettuce split among 4 plates. Drizzle each salad with olive oil and a small splash of balsamic - keep balsamic to 1 teaspoon per serving to stay low-carb.
Recipes:
- Steak with Avocado Sauce and Tomato Salad
- Pan Seared Steak with Chunky Tomato Avocado Salsa
- The Best Steak Salad Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Baked Baby Back Ribs with Olive and Artichoke Tapenade Slaw
Description: A generous rack of baby back ribs is dry-rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper then slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Served with a tangy shredded iceberg slaw tossed with chopped artichoke quarters, Kalamon olives, capers, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99/lb, approx. 4 lbs for 4 people), Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil x1, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil, organic lettuce iceberg x1, Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil x1, Eridanous capers x1
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 2.5 to 3 hours bake time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 4 lbs of baby back ribs (about 2 racks) to yield generous portions for 4 people. Use the full can of artichoke quarters tossed with half the shredded iceberg head, a handful of kalamon olives, and 1 tablespoon of capers for the slaw - serves all 4.
Recipes:
- Slow-Baked Baby Back Ribs
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)
- Easy Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Greek-Style Ground Beef Skillet with Feta Dip and Tomato
Description: Savory 93% lean ground beef is browned in olive oil with garlic, oregano, and a splash of Greek tomato sauce, then finished with a dollop of creamy feta dip for a Mediterranean-inspired skillet dinner. Served over a bed of crisp iceberg lettuce leaves used as low-carb "cups" with fresh Sweetpops tomatoes on the side.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) x1, Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) x1, Eridanous feta cheese dip (5.9 fl. oz.) x1, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) x1, organic lettuce iceberg x1, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The 21.3 oz. package of ground beef divides into 4 hearty portions. Use the full can of Greek tomato sauce in the skillet and divide the feta dip equally among 4 servings as a topping (roughly 1.5 tablespoons each). Serve in large iceberg lettuce leaves to keep carbs very low.
Recipes:
- Greek Beef Skillet
- Greek Ground Beef Skillet Recipe
- Greek Ground Beef and Feta Bowls

Thursday
Meal: Baked Catfish Fillets with Tahini Sauce, Olives, and Tomato Salad
Description: Fresh catfish fillets are seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin then baked in the oven until flaky and golden, giving a lighter, bright Mediterranean flavor profile. A creamy tahini sauce made from the on-sale sesame paste is drizzled over the top and served alongside a simple salad of Sweetpops tomatoes, stuffed green olives, and iceberg lettuce.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet ($6.99/lb, approx. 2 lbs for 4 people), Eridanous tahini sesame paste (10.5 oz.) x1, Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) x1, Eridanous stuffed green olives x1, organic lettuce iceberg x1, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of catfish fillets to yield 4 servings of roughly 6 to 8 oz. each after cooking. Make tahini sauce by whisking 4 tablespoons of tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and water to thin - this yields about 1 to 2 tablespoons per person. Use half the jar of stuffed olives (roughly 6 to 8 olives per plate) and divide salad equally among 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Catfish Fillets
- Baked Fish in Tahini Sauce
- Sea bass with tahini sauce and tomato salad

Friday
Meal: Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausage with Cream Cheese Stuffed Avocados
Description: Savory chicken sausage loaded with spinach and feta is sliced and pan-seared in olive oil until golden and caramelized, delivering bold flavor with very few carbs. Served alongside cream cheese stuffed avocado halves topped with a sprinkle of capers and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for an elegant and satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Chicken sausage spinach & feta family size (24 oz.) x1, avocados (4 ct.) x1, Milbona cream cheese original (8 oz.) x1, Eridanous capers x1, Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, Eridanous extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) x1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 24 oz. family-size sausage package yields 4 generous portions (about 6 oz. per person). Halve all 4 avocados and fill each half with approximately 1 tablespoon of cream cheese (the 8 oz. block provides plenty for 8 halves). Top each avocado half with a few capers and a tiny drizzle of balsamic. Serve 2 to 3 string cheese pieces per person on the side for extra protein and fat.
Recipes:
- Homemade Sausage (Chicken Feta Sausage Recipe)
- Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken
- Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast (Quick & Easy) Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) x4 packages - $5.99 each - $23.96
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs, approx. 4 lbs - $2.99/lb - approx. $11.96
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet, approx. 2 lbs - $6.99/lb - approx. $13.98
- Chicken sausage spinach & feta family size (24 oz.) x1 - $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean (21.3 oz.) x1 - $5.99
- Avocados (4 ct.) x2 bags - $3.49 each - $6.98
- Organic lettuce iceberg x4 heads (one per day except Friday) - $2.65 each - $10.60
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) x3 packs - $3.79 each - $11.37
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil (25.3 fl. oz.) x1 - $9.99
- Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (8.4 fl. oz.) x1 - $3.29
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) x1 - $2.29
- Eridanous feta cheese dip (5.9 fl. oz.) x1 - $1.99
- Eridanous tahini sesame paste (10.5 oz.) x1 - $2.99
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (10.2 oz.) x1 - $2.49
- Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil (7.05 oz.) x1 - $2.49
- Eridanous stuffed green olives (7 oz.) x1 - $2.49
- Eridanous capers (2.47 - 3.7 oz.) x1 - $1.29
- Milbona cream cheese original (8 oz.) x1 - $0.89
- Mozzarella string cheese (12 oz.) x1 - $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (1 head) - for seasoning multiple meals
- Kosher salt - for seasoning all meals
- Black pepper (ground) - for seasoning all meals
- Smoked paprika - for rib rub on Tuesday
- Cumin (ground) - for catfish seasoning on Thursday
- Dried oregano - for Greek beef skillet on Wednesday
- Garlic powder - for rib rub on Tuesday
- Fresh lemons x4 - for tahini sauce and catfish on Thursday and avocados on Friday
- Water - to thin tahini sauce on Thursday

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the national sales flyer and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing.