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:
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49/lb
- Avocados: $3.49/ea
- Large seedless watermelon: $4.99/ea
- Peaches tote: $1.49/lb
- Sweet cherries: $4.99/lb
- Blueberries, family pack: $3.99/pk

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: BBQ Dry-Rub Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Crinkle-Cut Fries and Side Salad
Description: A classic comfort-food kickoff to the week - chicken wings are seasoned with a smoky dry rub and oven-baked until golden and irresistibly crispy. Served alongside hot crinkle-cut fries and a fresh side salad for a complete and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Chicken wings (family pack, ~1.5 lb for 2), frozen crinkle-cut French fried potatoes, side salad, Sweet Baby Ray's sauce, yellow mustard, tomato ketchup
Prep time: 15 minutes active / 50 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase about 1.5 lb of wings (roughly 8-10 pieces) for 2 people. Use half a bag of frozen fries. One side salad container serves both.
Recipes:
- [Crispy Baked Chicken Wings - Michael Symon | Food Network]
- [Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings | Food Network]
- [24 Best Baked Chicken Wing Recipes | Food Network]

Tuesday
Meal: Carne Asada Skirt Steak Tacos with Tomato, Avocado, and Chunky Salsa
Description: Thinly sliced, marinated skirt steak is seared hot and fast then nestled into warm tortillas with fresh tomato, creamy avocado slices, and chunky salsa. This bold, Mexican-inspired street taco dinner is fast, flavorful, and built entirely from sale-priced ingredients.
Sale items used: Beef skirt steak (~0.75 lb for 2), avocado (1), tomatoes on the vine, chunky salsa, pickles (optional garnish), Duke's mayonnaise (optional sauce)
Prep time: 20 minutes active / 50 minutes total (including 30-min marinade)
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.75 lb of skirt steak - enough for 4-6 tacos per person. One avocado and one large tomato top both servings generously.
Recipes:
- [Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe | Steamy Kitchen]
- [Carne Asada Skirt Steak Tacos | Vindulge]
- [Skirt Steak Street Tacos | The Mom 100]

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chilean Salmon Fillets with Garlic Butter and Vine Tomatoes
Description: Fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillets are seared skin-side down in butter and olive oil until perfectly golden and crisp, finished with a bright garlic herb butter sauce. A simple side of sauteed vine tomatoes rounds out this elegant yet effortless mid-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet (~0.75 lb for 2 fillets), sweet cream butter, tomatoes on the vine, Olivari extra virgin olive oil
Prep time: 15 minutes active / 20 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase about 0.75 lb of salmon, yielding two 6-oz fillets. Use 1-2 tablespoons of butter for the sauce. Halve the vine tomatoes and saute them in the same pan for 2 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Salmon ([15-Min Recipe) | Wholesome Yum]
- [Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets | Serious Eats]
- [Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon | HelloFresh]

Thursday
Meal: Italian Sausage Skillet Pasta with Tomatoes and Sliced Cheese
Description: Sliced Premio Italian sausage links are browned in a skillet then simmered with vine tomatoes and Italian seasonings into a rich, savory one-pan pasta sauce. Topped with melted deli sliced cheese, this hearty weeknight skillet delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Premio Italian sausage (1 pack of 2 links), tomatoes on the vine, deli sliced cheese, Olivari extra virgin olive oil, sweet cream butter
Prep time: 10 minutes active / 30 minutes total
Serving note: One pack (2 links) of Premio sausage is the perfect protein portion for 2. Cook 4-5 oz of pasta (any variety from your pantry) per person. Top with 1-2 slices of deli cheese per bowl.
Recipes:
- [Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet - Ree Drummond | Food Network]
- [27 Best Italian Sausage Recipes | Food Network]
- [37 Delicious Dinners That Start with Italian Sausage | The Kitchn]

Friday
Meal: Smash Burgers with Avocado, Salsa, and Sour Cream on Toasted Buns
Description: Grass-fed ground beef is smashed thin on a hot skillet for crispy, caramelized edges, then layered on toasted buns with fresh avocado, chunky salsa, deli sliced cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. A festive Friday burger night with all the toppings from this week's sale.
Sale items used: Grass-fed ground beef 85% lean (1 pack), hamburger buns, avocado (1), chunky salsa, deli sliced cheese, Daisy sour cream, tomato ketchup, yellow mustard, Duke's mayonnaise, pickles
Prep time: 10 minutes active / 20 minutes total
Serving note: One pack of ground beef yields 4 smash patties - use 2 patties per person for a double stack, or 1 patty per person for a single. One avocado and one small container of salsa will top both burgers generously.
Recipes:
- [L.A. Burger with Avocado | Bobby Flay | Food Network]
- [Zesty Salsa Burgers | Food Network]
- [Avocado Burger Recipe | Feel Good Foodie]

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Chicken wings, family pack (~1.5 lb) - $1.99/lb - approx. $3.00
- Beef skirt steak (~0.75 lb) - $9.99/lb - approx. $7.50
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon fillet (~0.75 lb) - $7.69/lb - approx. $5.75
- Premio Italian sausage, 1 pack (2 links) - $6.00 for 2
- Grass-fed ground beef, 85% lean, 1 pack - $5.99
- Hamburger buns, 1 pack - $1.25
- Tomatoes on the vine (~1 lb) - $1.49
- Avocados (2) - $3.49 x 2 = $6.98
- Chunky salsa (1 jar) - $1.49
- Daisy sour cream (1 container) - $2.99
- Deli sliced cheese, 1 pack - $5.00 for 2 (buy 1 pack)
- Sweet cream butter (1 block) - $1.99
- Frozen crinkle-cut French fried potatoes (1 bag) - $2.29
- Side salad (1 container) - $2.29
- Sweet Baby Ray's sauce (1 bottle) - $1.79
- Yellow mustard (1 bottle) - $1.05
- Tomato ketchup (1 bottle) - $0.99
- Duke's mayonnaise (1 jar) - $3.89
- Pickles, 1 jar (kosher or bread and butter) - $1.49
- Olivari extra virgin olive oil (1 bottle) - $24.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Pasta (8-10 oz, any shape) - for Thursday skillet
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning - for sausage pasta
- Garlic (1 head) - for salmon butter and skirt steak marinade
- Tortillas (small corn or flour, 8-10 count) - for Tuesday tacos
- Olive or vegetable oil (if not buying Olivari) - for searing and cooking
- Salt and pepper - standard seasoning all week
- Garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, brown sugar - for Monday wing dry rub
- Fresh lemon or lime (2) - for salmon butter and taco marinade
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) - optional for salmon butter sauce
- Worcestershire sauce - for skirt steak marinade

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the Lidl national sales flyer for the week of May 20-26, 2026, and may vary by location. Check your local Lidl store for actual pricing and product availability. Sale items are available while supplies last.