Lidl Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh ground beef, 80% lean: $8.99
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs: $2.99
- Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, thin sliced: $2.99
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak: $5.99
- Fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined: $7.49
- Singing River frozen chicken wing sections: $8.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen jumbo wild caught sea scallops: $12.99
- Sabrett natural casing beef frankfurters: $5.99
- Foster Farms frozen corn dogs: $6.99
- Ocean Sea frozen seafood boil: $28.99
- Ocean Sea frozen Atlantic salmon, skinless center cut portion: $19.99
- SeaPak frozen jumbo butterfly shrimp: $5.99
- SeaPak frozen crispy calamari rings: $5.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken: $1.29

Vegetables on sale:
- Corn, 4 pack: $1.99
- Raspberries: $1.99
- Nectarines: $2.49
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- Cotton Candy grapes: $2.99

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Smoky Baby Back Ribs with Corn on the Cob and Baked Beans
Description: Since a full rack of baby back ribs is impractical for one person, this meal uses a portion of the Smithfield rack - roughly half a rack - seasoned with BBQ sauce and slow-roasted in the oven until tender and caramelized. It is served alongside one ear of sweet corn and a small portion of baked beans for a classic smoky cookout-style dinner at home.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99), Corn 4-pack ($1.99), Baked beans ($0.99), Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce ($1.79)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total
Serving note: Use approximately half the rack (3-4 ribs), 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack, and roughly 1/2 cup of baked beans. Wrap remaining ribs and refrigerate or freeze for another use.
Recipes:
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs - Recipes Worth Repeating
- Crock Pot Ribs and Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are seasoned with Cajun spices, sauteed in olive oil, and tossed with protein-packed Barilla Protein+ pasta and a zesty arrabbiata sauce for a bold and satisfying one-pot style dinner. The combination of the spicy sauce and smoky shrimp seasoning creates layers of flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined ($7.49), Barilla Protein+ pasta ($2.52), Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce ($1.99), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil ($4.74)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6-8 shrimp (about 1/3 lb), 2 oz dry pasta, and 1/3 jar of arrabbiata sauce. Store remaining shrimp in the fridge for use within 1-2 days or freeze. Remaining olive oil and sauce are pantry staples for the week.
Recipes:
- Shrimp Arrabbiata - Bites of Beri
- Pasta Arrabiata {Made with Penne & Shrimp) - Feel Good Foodie
- Shrimp Arrabbiata Pasta ~ Spicy Shrimp Marinara

Wednesday
Meal: Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Shoestring Fries
Description: A single grass-fed sirloin steak is seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, then seared to your preferred doneness for a hearty midweek dinner. It is paired with a crisp and refreshing salad of sliced English cucumber and vine tomatoes, plus a generous serving of oven-baked shoestring fries on the side.
Sale items used: Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak ($5.99), Long English cucumber ($0.79), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Frozen shoestring French fried potatoes ($2.79), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil (already purchased)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: The steak is sold as a single portion cut - use the full steak. Slice half the cucumber and 1-2 tomatoes for the salad. Use roughly 1 cup of shoestring fries. Remaining cucumber and tomatoes carry forward for snacking or Thursday's slaw.
Recipes:
- Grecian Beef, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
- Easy Grilled Steak Salad - The Oregon Dietitian
- Pittsburgh-Style Steak Salad - Heather Mangieri Nutrition

Thursday
Meal: Jamaican Jerk Whole Chicken with Cotton Candy Grape Slaw
Description: A budget-friendly whole chicken is broken down or spatchcocked so you can roast one half seasoned generously with A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk sauce, creating juicy, aromatic meat with minimal cost. The other half is refrigerated for meals later in the week, and the chicken is served with a creative slaw made from shredded Cotton Candy grapes and any remaining cucumber for a sweet-savory contrast.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken ($1.29/lb, estimated $5-6 for a ~4 lb bird), A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce ($2.23), Cotton Candy grapes ($2.99), Daisy sour cream - 2 for $4.00 (used as slaw dressing base)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 1 hour 15 minutes total
Serving note: Roast one half of the chicken (roughly 2 portions worth). Eat one serving tonight and refrigerate the rest for a quick lunch or Friday side. Make the grape slaw with approximately 1/2 cup halved Cotton Candy grapes, thinly sliced cucumber, and a spoonful of sour cream as a creamy dressing.
Recipes:
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe (Grilled or Baked) | The Kitchn
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe - Carlsbad Cravings
- Easy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe | Chew Out Loud

Friday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Pickle Chips and Ketchup
Description: A single smash burger made from fresh 80% lean ground beef is pressed thin on a hot skillet to develop crispy, caramelized edges and loaded onto a brioche bun with a slice of deli cheese, tangy hamburger dill pickle chips, and ketchup. It is a satisfying end-of-week treat that feels indulgent but uses everyday sale ingredients to keep the cost low.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef 80% lean ($8.99 for the pack - use approx 1/3 lb), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Deli sliced/shredded cheese - 2 for $5.00, Hamburger dill pickle chips ($1.99), Tomato ketchup ($0.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Form one 1/3 lb patty from the ground beef. Use one brioche bun and one or two slices of deli cheese. Add a generous handful of pickle chips and ketchup to finish. Remaining ground beef can be portioned and frozen in individual patties for future meals.
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe - Natasha's Kitchen
- Smashburger Classic Smash - Easy Copycat Recipe
- Classic Smashed Burgers Recipe | McCormick

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs: $2.99
- Corn, 4-pack: $1.99
- Baked beans: $0.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce (2 for $2.97 deal): $2.97
- Fresh jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined: $7.49
- Barilla Protein+ pasta: $2.52
- Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce: $1.99
- Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil: $4.74
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak: $5.99
- Long English cucumber: $0.79
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Frozen shoestring French fried potatoes: $2.79
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken (est. ~4 lb at $1.29/lb): $5.16
- A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce: $2.23
- Cotton Candy grapes: $2.99
- Daisy sour cream (2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Fresh ground beef, 80% lean: $8.99
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Deli sliced cheese (2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Hamburger dill pickle chips: $1.99
- Tomato ketchup: $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper (assumed on hand)
- Cajun seasoning or spice blend (assume on hand or pick up inexpensively)
- Garlic (for pasta and shrimp dish)
- Butter (for steak sear and corn)
- Basic cooking oil if olive oil runs low

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Review of all "Buy on sale" items above:
$2.99 + $1.99 + $0.99 + $2.97 + $7.49 + $2.52 + $1.99 + $4.74 + $5.99 + $0.79 + $1.49 + $2.79 + $5.16 + $2.23 + $2.99 + $4.00 + $8.99 + $2.99 + $5.00 + $1.99 + $0.99 = $80.67

Total: $80.67 for 1 person | $80.67 per person

DISCLAIMER

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