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 iceberg lettuce - $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: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned and pan-seared, then finished in a rich Greek tomato sauce served over fluffy orzo pasta. The meal is topped with crumbled feta dip, sliced olives, and fresh tomatoes for a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs ($2.99/lb), Eridanous orzo pasta ($1.09), Eridanous Greek tomato sauce ($2.29), Eridanous feta cheese dip ($1.99), Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil ($2.49), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of chicken thighs (about 8 thighs) for 4 people. Cook the full 17.6 oz bag of orzo and use one full jar of tomato sauce. Each person gets 2 thighs over a generous portion of orzo, topped with a drizzle of feta dip and a few olives.
Recipes:
- Greek Baked Chicken Orzo Recipe
- One Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo
- Greek Chicken Orzo - Julia's Album

Tuesday
Meal: Smoky Baby Back Ribs with Pickled Beet and Apple Slaw
Description: Oven-baked baby back ribs are seasoned with a simple spice rub and slow-roasted until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished under the broiler for a caramelized crust. They are served alongside a colorful slaw made from sliced pickled beets and crisp Fuji apples for a sweet and tangy contrast.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets ($2.39), Fuji apples ($2.49), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 2.5 hours cook time (mostly hands-off oven time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 racks (about 4 lbs total) of ribs for 4 people, which runs about $12.00. Use the full can of pickled beets and half the bag of Fuji apples for the slaw. Each person gets roughly half a rack of ribs plus a generous scoop of slaw.
Recipes:
- Apple and Beets Coleslaw
- Best Baby Back Ribs
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Stuffed Avocados with Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: Seasoned 93% lean ground beef is cooked with capers and a splash of balsamic vinegar, then spooned into ripe halved avocados for a low-carb, protein-packed dinner. The dish is paired with a simple salad of Sweetpops tomatoes and iceberg lettuce dressed with olive oil and balsamic for a bright, fresh finish.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef 93% lean ($5.99), Avocados 4 ct ($3.49), Eridanous capers ($1.29), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Organic iceberg lettuce ($2.65), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 21.3 oz package of ground beef fills all 4 avocados perfectly, with 2 halves per person (use the full 4-count pack of avocados). Use the full 1.5 lb pack of tomatoes and half a head of iceberg lettuce for the salad. Add the capers directly into the beef while cooking for a briny, savory punch.
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: Catfish fillets are lightly seasoned and pan-fried in olive oil until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining flaky and tender inside. They are topped with a fresh mango salsa made from diced honey mangos and tomatoes, then finished with a creamy tahini drizzle for an unexpected and delicious flavor combination.
Sale items used: Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet ($6.99/lb), Honey mangos ($0.49 ea), Eridanous tahini sesame paste ($2.99), Sweetpops tomatoes ($3.79/pk), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of catfish fillets for 4 people (about $10.50). Buy 4 honey mangos (just $1.96 total) and dice 2 of them for the salsa, saving the other 2 for dessert or snacking. Thin the tahini with a little water and lemon juice before drizzling over each fillet.
Recipes:
- Blackened Catfish with Mango Avocado Salsa
- Pan Fried Fish With Mango Salsa
- Pan Fried Fish with Clarified Butter

Friday
Meal: Sirloin Steak Night with Spanakopita Bites and Greek Mezze Board
Description: Grass-fed sirloin steaks are seared in a hot cast iron pan and served sliced over a bed of iceberg lettuce with a balsamic glaze drizzle for an elevated yet budget-friendly steak night. The meal is rounded out with oven-heated spanakopita bites, stuffed grape leaves, and a small mezze spread featuring olives, feta dip, and breadsticks for a festive end-of-week feast.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak ($5.99 per 8 oz steak), Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites ($5.99), Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice ($2.49), Eridanous stuffed green olives ($2.49), Eridanous feta cheese dip ($1.99), Eridanous breadsticks with sunflower seeds ($2.49), Organic iceberg lettuce ($2.65), Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena ($3.29), Eridanous extra virgin olive oil ($9.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 4 individual sirloin steaks (4 x $5.99 = $23.96) so each person gets their own 8 oz steak. Bake half the bag of spanakopita bites (about 17-18 pieces) as a side, serving roughly 4 to 5 bites per person. Arrange the olives, grape leaves, feta dip, and breadsticks on a shared board in the center of the table for everyone to graze.
Recipes:
- Greek Beef Steak and Hummus Plate
- Greek Mezze Board
- Greek mezze platter

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken thighs, boneless/skinless - 2 lbs - approx. $6.00
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs - 4 lbs (2 racks) - approx. $12.00
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean (21.3 oz.) - 1 package - $5.99
- Congressional Seafood fresh catfish fillet - 1.5 lbs - approx. $10.50
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (8 oz.) - 4 steaks - $23.96
- Eridanous orzo pasta (17.6 oz.) - 1 bag - $1.09
- Eridanous Greek tomato sauce (10.2 oz.) - 1 jar - $2.29
- Eridanous feta cheese dip (5.9 fl. oz.) - 2 jars - $3.98
- Eridanous kalamon whole olives with olive oil (7.05 oz.) - 1 jar - $2.49
- Eridanous stuffed green olives (7 oz.) - 1 jar - $2.49
- Eridanous capers (2.47 - 3.7 oz.) - 1 jar - $1.29
- Eridanous tahini sesame paste (10.5 oz.) - 1 jar - $2.99
- Eridanous extra virgin olive oil (25.3 fl. oz.) - 1 bottle - $9.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection aged balsamic vinegar of Modena (8.4 fl. oz.) - 1 bottle - $3.29
- Lidl Preferred Selection sliced pickled beets (23.6 oz.) - 1 can - $2.39
- Eridanous grape leaves stuffed with rice (9.8 oz.) - 1 can - $2.49
- Eridanous frozen spanakopita bites (35.2 oz.) - 1 bag - $5.99
- Eridanous breadsticks with sunflower seeds (14.1 oz.) - 1 bag - $2.49
- Sweetpops tomatoes (1.5 lb.) - 2 packs - $7.58
- Avocados (4 ct.) - 1 pack - $3.49
- Organic iceberg lettuce - 2 heads - $5.30
- Fuji apples (3 lb.) - 1 bag - $2.49
- Honey mangos - 4 ea - $1.96

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic - 1 head
- Yellow onion - 1 medium
- Kosher salt - standard pantry amount
- Black pepper - standard pantry amount
- Smoked paprika - 1 small jar
- Garlic powder - 1 small jar
- Cumin - 1 small jar (for catfish seasoning)
- Dried oregano - 1 small jar
- Brown sugar - small amount (for rib rub)
- Chili powder - 1 small jar (for rib rub)
- Lemons - 2 (for tahini sauce and finishing)
- Unsalted butter - 1 stick (for searing steaks)
- Low-sodium chicken broth or water - 1 cup (for orzo cooking liquid)
- Flour or cornmeal - small amount (for dusting catfish)
- Red onion - 1 small (for mango salsa)

DISCLAIMER

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