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: Tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, oregano, and olive oil, then pan-seared and served over a bed of orzo simmered in rich Greek tomato sauce. This hearty, Mediterranean-inspired bowl for two is finished with crumbled feta dip and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs boneless/skinless ($2.99/lb), Eridanous orzo pasta ($1.09), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce ($2.29), Eridanous feta cheese dip ($1.99), Eridanous Greek Chania Kritis PGI extra virgin olive oil ($7.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 3/4 lb chicken thighs (2 to 3 thighs) for 2 people - roughly $2.25 worth. Cook 1 cup dry orzo and use the full 10.2 oz can of tomato sauce. Divide into 2 bowls and top each with a spoonful of feta dip.
Recipes:
- Greek Chicken Orzo Bowls
- One Skillet Greek Chicken and Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta, and Tzatziki
- One Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Baby Back Ribs with Pickled Beet and Apple Slaw
Description: A half rack of Smithfield baby back ribs (roughly 1.5 lbs) is rubbed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, then slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky, caramelized finish. The tangy pickled beet and Fuji apple slaw adds crunch and color alongside the smoky ribs for a satisfying weeknight feast for two.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets ($2.39), Fuji apples ($2.49), Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep plus 2.5 hours roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of baby back ribs (half rack) for about $4.49 - ideal for 2 people. Use half the can of pickled beets and 1 Fuji apple for the slaw. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar ties the slaw together perfectly.
Recipes:
- Apple and Beets Coleslaw
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs (Easy, Fall-Off-the-Bone Tender!)

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Stuffed Avocados with Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: Seasoned 93% lean ground beef is sauteed with garlic, cumin, and a splash of Greek tomato sauce, then spooned into creamy avocado halves for a low-carb, protein-packed dinner for two. A fresh Sweetpops tomato salad dressed with olive oil, capers, and balsamic vinegar sits alongside for a bright, satisfying contrast.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean ($5.99), Avocados 4 ct ($3.49), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Eridanous capers ($1.29), Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1/2 lb (about 8 oz) of ground beef for 2 servings - freeze the remainder in the 21.3 oz package for future use. Use 2 avocados (half the 4-pack) as the edible bowls. Divide the tomato salad equally between 2 side plates.
Recipes:
- Taco Stuffed Avocados
- Simple Avocado Tomato Salad
- Tomato Salad-Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Fried Catfish with Tahini Drizzle and Mango Salsa
Description: Two catfish fillets are lightly seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a touch of smoked paprika, then pan-fried in olive oil until golden and flaky. A silky tahini-lemon drizzle and a vibrant fresh mango salsa made with honey mango, tomato, and a touch of olive oil bring bold Mediterranean meets tropical flavors to the plate.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet ($6.99/lb), Eridanous tahini sesame paste ($2.99), Honey mangos ($0.49 ea), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk - shared with Wednesday), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99 - shared)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 3/4 lb of catfish (2 fillets) for about $5.24 for 2 people. Use 2 honey mangos diced for the salsa. Mix 2 tablespoons of tahini with lemon juice and water to make the drizzle sauce - the jar lasts well beyond this week.
Recipes:
- Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa
- Pan Fried Fish with Mango Salsa
- Pan Fried Fish With Mango Salsa

Friday
Meal: Sirloin Steak Night with Spanakopita Bites and Greek Mezze Board
Description: One generous 8 oz grass-fed sirloin steak is seared in olive oil with garlic and rosemary to a perfect medium, then sliced and shared between two plates alongside crispy baked spanakopita bites straight from the oven. A festive Greek mezze board rounds out the meal with stuffed grape leaves, olives, feta dip, artichoke quarters, and breadsticks for a celebration-worthy Friday night dinner at home.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak 8 oz ($5.99), Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites ($5.99), Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice ($2.49), Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil ($2.49), Eridanous stuffed green olives ($2.49), Eridanous feta cheese dip ($1.99 - shared with Monday), Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil ($2.49), Eridanous breadsticks with sunflower seeds ($2.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The single 8 oz sirloin is ideal for 2 people when sliced - rest the steak 5 minutes and slice thin against the grain. Bake approximately 10 to 12 spanakopita bites for two. Arrange mezze items on a shared board in the center of the table for a relaxed, sharing-style dinner.
Recipes:
- Greek Mezze Board
- Mediterranean Steak
- How To Make An Ultimate Greek Appetizer Platter

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:

PROTEINS:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs boneless/skinless - approx. 3/4 lb - ~$2.25
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs - approx. 1.5 lbs (half rack) - ~$4.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - $5.99 (use half, freeze rest)
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - approx. 3/4 lb - ~$5.24
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) - $5.99

PRODUCE:
- Avocados (4 ct.) - $3.49 (use 2 for Wednesday, 2 for snacking)
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb. pk) - $3.79 (shared across Wednesday and Thursday)
- Honey mangos - 2 ea. - $0.98
- Fuji apples (3 lb.) - $2.49 (use 1 for slaw, rest for snacking)

DAIRY:
- Chobani nonfat Greek yogurt (5.3 oz.) - 2 for $2.00 (for breakfasts)

PANTRY AND CANNED:
- 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 capers (2.47 - 3.7 oz.) - $1.29
- Eridanous aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (8.4 fl. oz.) - $3.29
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil (25.3 fl. oz.) - $9.99
- Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil (7.05 oz.) - $2.49
- Eridanous stuffed green olives (7 oz.) - $2.49
- Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice (9.8 oz.) - $2.49
- Eridanous artichoke quarters with Kalamon olives and capers in oil (10.2 oz.) - $2.49
- Eridanous breadsticks with sunflower seeds (14.1 oz.) - $2.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets (23.6 oz.) - $2.39

FROZEN:
- Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites (35.2 oz.) - $5.99

BAKERY:
- Butter croissants - 2 ea. - $0.98 (for breakfasts)

BEVERAGES:
- Arizona green tea or Arnold Palmer lite half & half (128 fl. oz.) - $2.79

SNACKS:
- Eridanous caramelized nuts with sesame seeds (4.23 oz.) - $2.19 (for snacking)
- Fin Carre dark chocolate bar (3.52 oz.) - $1.49 (for dessert)

Pantry staples needed:

• Garlic (1 head)
• Lemons (2 to 3)
• Cumin (ground)
• Smoked paprika
• Dried oregano
• Garlic powder
• Brown sugar (small amount for rib rub)
• Salt and black pepper
• Olive oil (covered by sale item above)
• Red onion (1 small - for mango salsa and slaw)
• Fresh cilantro or parsley (small bunch - for mango salsa)
• Dijon mustard (small amount - for slaw dressing)
• Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for slaw binding - Greek yogurt covered by sale above)

Estimated Total for Sale Items: approximately $78 to $82
(Protein costs reflect scaled quantities for 2 people rather than full package prices where noted)

DISCLAIMER

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