Lidl Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $1.99/lb
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 85% lean: $5.99/ea
- Butcher's Specialty fresh beef skirt steak: $9.99/lb
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet: $7.69/lb
- Premio Italian sausage (fresh hot or fresh sweet): $6.00 for 2
- Nathan's skinless beef franks: $3.49/ea
- Bar-S smoked Polish sausage, family pack: $4.99/ea
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $4.99/lb
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp: $7.99/ea
- Ocean Sea frozen whole salmon fillets: $6.99/ea
- Tyson frozen America's 250th anniversary nuggets: $4.99/ea
- Caroline's Sausage smoked hot sausage with beef: $9.99/ea
- Dulano jumbo franks: $1.49/ea
- Ball Park bun size beef franks: $4.19/ea
- Frozen Angus beef burgers: $7.99/ea

Vegetables on sale:
- Large seedless watermelon: $4.99/ea
- Sweet cherries: $4.99/lb
- Blueberries, family pack: $3.99/pk
- Peaches tote: $1.49/lb
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb
- Avocados: $3.49/ea
- Freshona frozen smoothie mix: $2.99/ea

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Chicken Wings with Watermelon Side
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's sauce make for a bold, smoky weeknight dinner. Served alongside fresh chilled watermelon slices for a sweet and refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Chicken wings ($1.99/lb), Sweet Baby Ray's sauce ($1.79), tomato ketchup ($0.99), large seedless watermelon ($4.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes (plus 45 minutes bake time)
Serving note: Use about 0.75 lb of wings (roughly 4-5 pieces) for 1 person. Slice 2 wedges of watermelon; refrigerate the rest for the week.
Recipes:
- [Oven-Roasted Carolina BBQ Chicken Wings - Food Network]
- [Chicken Wings with Homemade BBQ Sauce - Ree Drummond, Food Network]
- [Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings - Molly Yeh, Food Network]

Tuesday
Meal: Skirt Steak Tacos with Avocado and Salsa
Description: Thinly sliced, seared beef skirt steak is piled into warm buns or tortillas with fresh sliced avocado, chunky salsa, and sour cream. It's a bold, Tex-Mex inspired dinner that comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Beef skirt steak ($9.99/lb), avocado ($3.49), chunky salsa ($1.49), Daisy sour cream ($2.99), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), hamburger or hot dog buns ($1.25)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the smallest cut available or ask the butcher to cut approximately 0.4 lb for 1 person. Use half an avocado, 2-3 tablespoons of salsa, and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
Recipes:
- [Garlicky Skirt Steak Tacos - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Skirt Steak Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa - Bobby Flay, Food Network]
- [Skirt Steak Tacos with Shallot Rings - Food Network]

Wednesday
Meal: Italian Sausage with Vine Tomato Pasta Sauce
Description: A hearty one-pan dinner featuring Premio Italian sausage simmered with fresh tomatoes on the vine, garlic, and olive oil to create a rustic, deeply flavored sauce. Served over your favorite pasta shape for a satisfying midweek Italian-style meal.
Sale items used: Premio Italian sausage ($6.00 for 2, use 1 link), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), Olivari extra virgin olive oil ($24.99), deli sliced cheese ($5.00 for 2)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link (save the second for later in the week or freeze it). Use about 0.5 lb of vine tomatoes and 2 oz of pasta from your pantry. Add 1 slice of deli cheese on the side.
Recipes:
- [Hot and Sweet Italian Sausages in Tomato Sauce - Food Network]
- [Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network]

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Salmon with Melting Vine Tomatoes
Description: A restaurant-quality dinner using the fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet, seared golden in a hot skillet and topped with a simple burst-tomato pan sauce made from tomatoes on the vine. Served with a side salad from the deli for a complete, nutritious meal.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet ($7.69/lb), tomatoes on the vine ($1.49/lb), Olivari extra virgin olive oil ($24.99), side salad ($2.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Ask for a single 6 oz portion of salmon fillet. Use 2-3 tomatoes on the vine for the pan sauce. Dress the side salad with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of any vinegar you have on hand.
Recipes:
- [Salmon and Melting Cherry Tomatoes - Ina Garten, Food Network]
- [Pan Fried Salmon - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Pan-Seared Salmon with Artichokes and White Wine - Giada De Laurentiis, Food Network]

Friday
Meal: Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Avocado and Salsa
Description: Frozen wild caught shrimp are quickly thawed, seasoned with spices, and pan-seared until pink and juicy, then tucked into warm buns or tortillas with guacamole, fresh avocado, and chunky salsa. It's a fun, festive end to the week with bright, bold flavors.
Sale items used: Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp ($7.99), avocado ($3.49), guacamole ($1.99), chunky salsa ($1.49), hamburger or hot dog buns ($1.25), Daisy sour cream ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6-8 shrimp (about 1/4 of the bag; reseal and freeze the rest). Use half an avocado, 2 tablespoons of guacamole, and 2 tablespoons of salsa. Use 1-2 buns or tortillas.
Recipes:
- [Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde - Food Network Kitchen]
- [Spice-Rubbed Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce - Food Network]
- [Shrimp and Pork Tacos with Tomato Salsa and Creamed Avocado - Food Network]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, approx. 0.75 lb - $1.49 est.
- Butcher's Specialty fresh beef skirt steak, approx. 0.4 lb - $4.00 est.
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet, 6 oz portion - $2.88 est.
- Premio Italian sausage (hot or sweet), 1 pack of 2 links - $6.00
- Ocean Sea frozen wild caught headless shrimp, 1 bag - $7.99
- Tomatoes on the vine, approx. 1.5 lb - $2.24
- Avocados, 2 - $6.98
- Large seedless watermelon, 1 - $4.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, 1 bottle - $1.79
- Chunky salsa, 1 jar - $1.49
- Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream, 1 container - $2.99
- Guacamole, 1 container - $1.99
- Hamburger or hot dog buns, 1 pack - $1.25
- Side salad, 1 - $2.29
- Tomato ketchup, 1 bottle - $0.99
- Olivari extra virgin olive oil, 1 bottle - $24.99 (multi-use, lasts all week and beyond)
- Deli sliced cheese, 1 pack - $2.50 (half of $5.00 for 2 deal)

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (any shape), approx. 2 oz
- Garlic, 1 small head (or a few cloves)
- Salt and black pepper
- Smoked paprika or chili powder (for shrimp seasoning)
- Dried Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes (for sausage pasta)
- Flour or baking powder (for wing coating)
- Butter, small amount (for wing sauce)
- Vinegar (white or apple cider, for salad dressing)
- Lime (1, for tacos - both Tuesday and Friday)
- Tortillas or flatbreads (if preferred over buns for taco nights)

DISCLAIMER

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