Lidl Standard 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

Vegetables on sale:
- Green seedless grapes: $1.89/lb
- Honey mangos: $0.49 ea
- Gold kiwis (1 lb.): $3.69
- Fuji apples (3 lb.): $2.49
- Avocados (4 ct.): $3.49
- Organic lettuce iceberg: $2.65 ea
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.): $3.79/pk

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Greek-Style Chicken Thigh Bowls with Orzo and Tomato Sauce
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with oregano and garlic, seared golden, and served over a bed of tender orzo simmered in Eridanous Greek tomato sauce. Finished with a crumble of feta dip and a handful of Sweetpops tomatoes, this bowl brings bold Mediterranean flavor to a single satisfying portion.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty boneless/skinless chicken thighs ($2.99/lb), Eridanous orzo pasta ($1.09), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce ($2.29), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Eridanous feta cheese dip ($1.99), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (2 thighs, roughly $1.50 worth), cook 1/2 cup dry orzo, use half the can of tomato sauce and save the rest for another use, top with 4-5 cherry tomatoes and a spoonful of feta dip
Recipes:
- Greek Chicken Orzo Bowls
- One Skillet Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki
- Greek Chicken Orzo - Julia's Album

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Baby Back Ribs with Pickled Beet and Apple Slaw
Description: Rather than committing to a full rack, pick up just 1 lb of baby back ribs - a practical single-serve portion that slow-roasts in the oven with smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of honey until tender and caramelized. The tangy slaw made from sliced pickled beets and thin-sliced Fuji apple with a splash of balsamic vinegar is the perfect bright, crunchy counterpoint.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99/lb - buy just 1 lb), Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets ($2.39), Fuji apples ($2.49 for 3 lb bag), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 90 minutes total (oven roasting)
Serving note: Request approximately 1 lb of ribs at the meat counter (roughly 4-5 individual ribs for one person), use 3-4 beet slices from the jar, slice 1/2 a Fuji apple into thin matchsticks, toss with 1 tsp balsamic vinegar and a pinch of salt
Recipes:
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Easy, Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender!)
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs - Cooking in the Midwest

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Stuffed Avocados with Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: Seasoned 93% lean ground beef is browned with garlic, cumin, and a spoonful of Greek tomato sauce, then spooned generously into two ripe avocado halves for a low-carb, protein-rich dinner. A simple side salad of Sweetpops tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and fresh herbs rounds out this colorful and filling single-serve plate.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean ($5.99 for 21.3 oz - use about 1/3 of the package, roughly 7 oz), avocados 4 ct ($3.49 - use 1 avocado/2 halves), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (leftover from Monday), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Brown approximately 6-7 oz of ground beef (roughly $1.97 worth), halve and pit 1 avocado, use 6-8 cherry tomatoes for the side salad, drizzle with 1/2 tsp balsamic and 1 tsp olive oil - remaining ground beef can be refrigerated for 3-4 days
Recipes:
- Taco Stuffed Avocados - Walking Taco Avocados
- Taco Stuffed Avocados | The Recipe Critic
- Tomato Salad-Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Catfish with Tahini Drizzle and Mango Salsa
Description: A single 6-oz catfish fillet is lightly seasoned with cumin and coriander, then pan-fried in olive oil until flaky and golden-crusted. The bright mango salsa - diced fresh honey mango, tomato, and a squeeze of lime - is spooned over the top alongside a creamy tahini drizzle thinned with lemon juice and garlic for a vibrant, globally-inspired plate.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet ($6.99/lb - buy approx. 0.4 lb / 6 oz fillet), honey mangos ($0.49 ea - 1 mango), Eridanous tahini sesame paste ($2.99), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk - use remaining tomatoes), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Ask for a single approximately 6 oz catfish fillet (roughly $2.62 worth), dice 1 full honey mango and 3-4 cherry tomatoes for the salsa, whisk 1.5 tbsp tahini with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 small minced garlic clove, and 1-2 tbsp water to thin to drizzle consistency
Recipes:
- Fish with Mango Salsa — Noshings with Nicole
- Fried catfish with mango salsa in wonton cups
- Pan Fried Fish With Mango Salsa - Kulinarian.com

Friday
Meal: Sirloin Steak Night with Spanakopita Bites and Greek Mezze Board
Description: The 8-oz sirloin steak is the perfect single-serve cut - seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a rub of olive oil, then seared in a hot cast iron pan to your preferred doneness for a proper Friday celebration dinner. Alongside, a handful of oven-crisped spanakopita bites from the freezer and a small mezze board featuring olives, stuffed grape leaves, feta dip, and capers makes this a festive and impressive solo spread.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak 8 oz ($5.99 - perfect single serving), Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites ($5.99 - use 6-8 bites), Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil ($2.49), Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice ($2.49), Eridanous feta cheese dip (leftover from Monday), Eridanous capers ($1.29), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The 8 oz steak is perfectly portioned for one person - rest it 5 minutes before slicing, bake 6-8 spanakopita bites per package directions, arrange a small board with 8-10 olives, 3-4 grape leaves, remaining feta dip, and 1 tsp capers - keep remaining spanakopita bites frozen for future meals
Recipes:
- Mediterranean Steak Bites Recipe with Yogurt Sauce
- Easy Spanakopita Bites | COOKTORIA
- Greek Mezze Board - Spoonful of Si

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty boneless/skinless chicken thighs - approx. 0.5 lb (~$1.50)
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs - exactly 1 lb (~$2.99)
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean, 21.3 oz - $5.99 (use across multiple meals, refrigerate remainder)
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - approx. 0.4 lb (~$2.62)
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak, 8 oz - $5.99
- Sweetpops tomatoes, 1.5 lb pack - $3.79 (used across Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Avocados, 4 ct - $3.49 (use 1 for Wednesday, enjoy the remaining 3 as snacks or sides throughout the week)
- Fuji apples, 3 lb bag - $2.49 (use 1 apple Tuesday, enjoy the rest as snacks)
- Honey mangos - $0.49 x 2 (1 for Thursday salsa, 1 as a snack)
- Eridanous orzo pasta, 17.6 oz - $1.09
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce, 10.2 oz - $2.29
- Eridanous feta cheese dip, 5.9 fl. oz - $1.99
- Eridanous tahini sesame paste, 10.5 oz - $2.99
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil, 25.3 fl. oz - $9.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets, 23.6 oz - $2.39
- Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, 8.4 fl. oz - $3.29
- Eridanous capers, 2.47-3.7 oz - $1.29
- Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil, 7.05 oz - $2.49
- Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice, 9.8 oz - $2.49
- Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites, 35.2 oz - $5.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper (pantry)
- Garlic - 1 small head or a few loose cloves
- Ground cumin - small jar
- Ground coriander - small jar
- Smoked paprika - small jar
- Dried oregano - small jar
- 1 lemon (for tahini drizzle on Thursday)
- 1 lime (optional, for mango salsa brightness on Thursday)
- Honey - small jar or use Eridanous thyme honey if purchased ($4.99 optional upgrade)

ESTIMATED WEEKLY SPEND BREAKDOWN