Lidl Low-Carb 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 (twin pack)
- 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
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms: $1.99 for 6 oz.

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Ground beef patties (80% lean): $2.49 for 4 ct. - feeds 4 people for $2.49 total (one patty per person)
- Bone-in pork loin thin chops: $2.49/lb - about 2 lbs needed for 4 people = ~$4.98 total
- Chicken tenderloins: $3.49/lb - about 2 lbs needed for 4 people = ~$6.98 total
- Smithfield pork tenderloin twin pack: $5.99 for twin pack - one tenderloin feeds 4 generously = ~$5.99 (half the pack), or use the full twin pack across multiple nights
- Ribeye steak: $7.99 each - need roughly 3-4 steaks for 4 people = ~$24-$32 total
- Sockeye salmon: $11.99/lb - about 2 lbs needed for 4 people = ~$23.98 total

Why these meals: The ground beef patties at $2.49 for a full pack of four are an unbeatable anchor, stretching to two nights when paired with sale vegetables and cheese to keep things interesting. Bone-in pork chops at $2.49/lb give you a deeply satisfying, sear-friendly protein for well under $5, and one pack of the Smithfield pork tenderloin twin pack costs $5.99 and one tenderloin comfortably feeds four people, making it one of the better deals on the flyer. Chicken tenderloins round out the weekday protein variety at a reasonable $6.98 for four servings. Salmon earned the single premium night - at $11.99/lb it is expensive, but between the ribeye needing three to four steaks to feed four people and salmon needing only two pounds, the salmon comes in notably cheaper for the table and delivers a completely different flavor and cooking style. The Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning at $1.99 and the Duc de Coeur honey mustard at $2.49 are both under $4 and do real flavor work across multiple meals, so both were worth adding to the cart this week.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Zucchini and Mushrooms
Description: Bone-in pork loin chops are seasoned with French-style seasoning and seared in a hot skillet until golden, then rested and served alongside sauteed zucchini and baby bella mushrooms cooked in olive oil with garlic. The combination is hearty, low-carb, and packed with savory depth from the mushrooms and the pork's natural juices.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty bone-in pork loin thin chops, zucchini (x2), organic whole baby bella mushrooms, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork chops (roughly 2-3 chops per person depending on size), 2 zucchini sliced into half-moons split among 4 plates, 1 pack (6 oz) mushrooms divided equally
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Super Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Smash Burger Patties with Tomatoes, Colby Jack, and Sour Cream
Description: Ground beef patties are smashed thin and cooked to a crispy crust in a cast iron pan, then topped with melted Colby Jack cheese and served over a bed of sliced Sweetpops tomatoes with a dollop of sour cream. This is a fully satisfying burger-style low-carb dinner that skips the bun entirely and leans into bold, cheesy toppings.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef patties (4 ct.), deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, Sweetpops tomatoes, Daisy sour cream, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One patty per person, 2-3 slices Colby Jack per patty, 1.5 lbs tomatoes divided among 4 plates, 2 tablespoons sour cream per person
Recipes:
- Keto Smash Burgers
- Juicy Low Carb Smash Burgers Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Honey Mustard Chicken Tenderloins with Roasted Zucchini
Description: Chicken tenderloins are tossed in Duc de Coeur honey mustard and olive oil, then baked until caramelized and cooked through, paired with roasted zucchini spears seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The honey mustard creates a tangy, slightly sweet glaze that contrasts beautifully with the mild zucchini, and the whole meal comes together in one oven.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty chicken tenderloins, Duc de Coeur honey mustard, zucchini (x2), olive oil
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken tenderloins divided equally (about 4-5 tenders per person), 2 zucchini cut into spears and split among 4 servings, 2 tablespoons honey mustard used for marinade across the whole batch
Recipes:
- Juicy High-Protein Honey-Garlic Chicken Tenderloins
- Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
- Easy Honey Mustard Chicken

Thursday
Meal: Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms and Pecorino Romano
Description: One Smithfield pork tenderloin is rubbed with French-style seasoning and roasted to tender perfection, then sliced and served alongside a pan of sauteed baby bella mushrooms finished with a grating of sharp Pecorino Romano cheese. The earthy mushrooms and salty aged cheese turn a simple roast into something that feels restaurant-worthy at a fraction of the cost.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin (use one tenderloin), organic whole baby bella mushrooms, Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning, Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese, olive oil
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: One pork tenderloin (approximately 1 to 1.25 lbs) sliced into medallions divided among 4 plates, 1 pack (6 oz) mushrooms sauteed and portioned equally, 1-2 oz Pecorino Romano grated over the top
Recipes:
- Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Gravy
- Creamy Mushroom Pork Tenderloin

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Tomatoes and Lemon
Description: Wild caught sockeye salmon fillets are seared skin-side down in olive oil until the skin is shatteringly crispy, then finished flesh-side down and plated over a quick saute of Sweetpops tomatoes brightened with fresh lemon juice. The salmon's rich, deep flavor pairs naturally with the bright acidity of the tomatoes and lemon, making this an elegant and effortless end to the week.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet, Sweetpops tomatoes, Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice, olive oil, Duc de Coeur spraying oil
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs salmon fillet cut into 4 equal portions (approximately 8 oz per person), 1.5 lbs tomatoes halved and sauteed, 1 tablespoon lemon juice squeezed over all 4 plates before serving
Recipes:
- Keto Salmon Recipe with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Pan Seared Salmon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty bone-in pork loin thin chops (2 lbs): $4.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef patties, 4 ct.: $2.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken tenderloins (2 lbs): $6.98
- Smithfield fresh twin pack pork tenderloin (1 pack, use one tenderloin): $5.99
- Fish Market fresh wild caught sockeye salmon skin on fillet (2 lbs): $23.98
- Zucchini x4 (used across Monday and Wednesday): $3.96
- Organic whole baby bella mushrooms x2 packs (used Monday and Thursday): $3.98
- Sweetpops tomatoes x2 packs (used Tuesday and Friday): $7.98
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese (1 pack): $1.49
- Daisy Pure and Natural sour cream (1 container): $3.29
- Duc de Coeur honey mustard (1 bottle): $2.49
- Duc de Coeur French-style seasoning (1 bottle): $1.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese (1 pack): $6.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection 100% lemon juice (1 bottle): $0.99
- Duc de Coeur spraying oil (1 can): $3.49
- Olive oil (1 bottle): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or onion powder for seasoning