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: A full rack of Smithfield baby back ribs is slow-roasted low and slow in the oven with a smoky dry rub, then finished with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce for sticky, fall-off-the-bone results perfectly sized for two hungry people. Two fresh ears of corn are grilled or boiled alongside a warm can of baked beans for a classic cookout-style plate that delivers serious flavor at a seriously low price.
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 (oven low and slow method)
Serving note: 1 full rack split between 2 people (approximately 5-6 ribs each), 2 ears of corn (1 per person), 1 can baked beans split between 2
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
- Baby Back Ribs Recipe – Easy Oven Baked and Grilled BBQ Dinner
- Best Baby Back Ribs (Oven, Smoker, or Grill)

Tuesday
Meal: Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are tossed in Cajun seasoning and sauteed in olive oil, then folded into al dente Barilla Protein+ pasta with Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce for a bold, spicy, restaurant-quality dinner at home. The arrabbiata adds a tomato-chili kick that pairs beautifully with the seasoned shrimp, making this a fast weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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 half the bag of shrimp (approximately 0.5 lb for 2 people), cook half the box of pasta (roughly 4 oz dry per person), use the full jar of arrabbiata sauce
Recipes:
- Shrimp Arrabbiata
- Pasta Arrabiata {Made with Penne & Shrimp}
- Shrimp Arrabbiata Pasta ~ Spicy Shrimp Marinara

Wednesday
Meal: Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Shoestring Fries
Description: Two grass-fed sirloin steaks are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, then seared in a hot cast iron skillet for a perfectly cooked crust and juicy interior. A crisp cucumber tomato salad with a light vinegar dressing adds freshness alongside a generous serving of oven-baked shoestring fries for a steakhouse-worthy dinner at home.
Sale items used: Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak ($5.99), Long English cucumber ($0.79), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49), Frozen shoe string French fried potatoes ($2.79), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil (already purchased)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 sirloin steaks (package typically contains 2), use half the cucumber and 2 medium tomatoes for the salad, use half the bag of fries for 2 people
Recipes:
- Grecian Beef, Tomato & Cucumber Salad
- Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak with Simple Tomato Salad
- Easy Grilled Steak Salad

Thursday
Meal: Jamaican Jerk Whole Chicken with Cotton Candy Grape Slaw
Description: A whole chicken is rubbed generously with A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce and roasted in the oven until golden, caramelized, and bursting with bold Caribbean flavors - an incredible value at just $1.29 per bird. While the chicken roasts, a bright and unique slaw is assembled using Cotton Candy grapes, shredded cabbage (pantry), and a creamy Daisy sour cream dressing that balances the spicy jerk beautifully.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken ($1.29), A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce ($2.23), Cotton Candy grapes ($2.99), Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (2 for $4.00), Filippo Berio extra virgin olive oil (already purchased)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 1 hour 20 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: 1 whole chicken easily feeds 2 people with leftovers; use approximately 1 cup Cotton Candy grapes halved in the slaw; use half the container of sour cream for the dressing
Recipes:
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe (Grilled or Baked)
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe

Friday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Pickle Chips and Ketchup
Description: Two loose balls of 80% lean ground beef are pressed flat on a screaming-hot skillet into thin, crispy-edged smash burgers, then stacked on brioche buns with Duke's mayo, shredded cheese, and hamburger dill pickle chips for a diner-style finish. A drizzle of ketchup ties it all together for a crowd-pleasing Friday burger night that costs a fraction of any restaurant version.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef 80% lean ($8.99), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Deli sliced/shredded cheese (2 for $5.00), Hamburger dill pickle chips ($1.99), Tomato ketchup ($0.99), Duke's mayonnaise ($3.89)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground beef for 2 burgers (roughly 4 oz each for a single smash, or 8 oz each for a double), 2 brioche buns, 2 slices of cheese per burger, pickles and ketchup to taste
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Smashburger Classic Smash - Easy Copycat Recipe
- Classic Smashed Burgers Recipe

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: $1.79
- 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 shoe string French fried potatoes: $2.79
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken: $1.29
- A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce: $2.23
- Cotton Candy grapes: $2.99
- Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (2 for $4.00): $4.00
- Fresh ground beef, 80% lean: $8.99
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Deli sliced/shredded cheese (2 for $5.00): $5.00
- Hamburger dill pickle chips: $1.99
- Tomato ketchup: $0.99
- Duke's mayonnaise: $3.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper (for steak, ribs, and burgers)
- Cajun seasoning (for Tuesday shrimp pasta)
- Garlic (for pasta and steak)
- White vinegar or red wine vinegar (for cucumber tomato salad dressing)
- Shredded green cabbage (for Thursday grape slaw)
- Sugar or honey (small amount for slaw dressing balance)
- Butter (optional, for finishing steak and corn)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for smash burgers)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $67.21 for 2 people | $33.61 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.