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: Fall-off-the-bone Smithfield baby back ribs glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, slow-roasted until caramelized and tender. Served alongside sweet grilled corn on the cob and hearty baked beans for a classic American summer dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh baby back ribs ($2.99), Corn 4 pack ($1.99), Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce ($1.79), Baked beans ($0.99), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 2.5 hours cook time
Serving note: Use 2 racks of ribs (cut into individual portions for 4 people), 1 ear of corn per person from the 4-pack, 1 can of baked beans shared among 4, and half an onion for seasoning the beans.
Recipes:
- Smoked Baby Back Ribs
- Crock Pot Ribs and Beans
- Best Smoked Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp seasoned with bold Cajun spices are tossed with protein-packed Barilla pasta and a rich Filippo Berio arrabbiata sauce spiked with garlic and olive oil. This spicy, satisfying pasta dish comes together quickly and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at a fraction of the cost.
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), Tomatoes on the vine ($1.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 1 lb package of shrimp divided among 4 bowls, cook the full box of Barilla pasta (about 2 cups dry), use the full jar of arrabbiata sauce, and slice 2 vine tomatoes for a fresh garnish.
Recipes:
- Shrimp Arrabbiata
- Pasta Arrabiata with Penne & Shrimp
- Shrimp Arrabbiata Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak with Cucumber Tomato Salad and Shoestring Fries
Description: Pan-seared grass-fed sirloin steaks are cooked to a perfect medium and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs, delivering a lean and flavorful centerpiece. Paired with a bright cucumber-tomato salad and crispy shoestring fries, this is a steakhouse-worthy meal at a budget price.
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 ($4.74), Duke's mayonnaise ($3.89)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 steak per person (purchase 4 individual steaks or one large cut portioned into 4), slice the full cucumber and 3 vine tomatoes for the salad, and cook the full bag of shoestring fries for 4 servings. Use Duke's mayo as a dipping sauce for the fries.
Recipes:
- Greek Steak Kabobs with Cucumber & Tomato Salad
- Pittsburgh-Style Steak Salad
- Grecian Beef, Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Thursday
Meal: Jamaican Jerk Whole Chicken with Cotton Candy Grape Slaw
Description: A whole roasted chicken is generously coated in A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce and roasted until golden with crispy skin and juicy, spiced meat. Served with a refreshing sweet slaw featuring Cotton Candy grapes, cucumber, and a light mayo dressing for a tropical-inspired weeknight dinner.
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), Long English cucumber ($0.79), Duke's mayonnaise ($3.89), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 1 hour 20 minutes roast time
Serving note: One whole chicken serves 4 generously (2 leg quarters and 2 breast portions). Use the full packet of jerk sauce as a marinade and glaze. Combine 1 cup halved grapes, half the cucumber sliced thin, and a quarter of the onion with 2 tablespoons mayo for the slaw.
Recipes:
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- BBQ Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Mango Slaw

Friday
Meal: Classic Smash Burgers with Pickle Chips and Ketchup
Description: Juicy 80% lean ground beef smash burgers are pressed thin on a hot skillet for maximum crust and flavor, then loaded with deli shredded cheese, pickles, and Duke's mayo on toasted brioche buns. This crowd-pleasing Friday night burger night is fun, fast, and deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef 80% lean ($8.99), Brioche hamburger buns ($2.99), Deli sliced/shredded cheese 2 for $5.00 ($2.50 per pack), Hamburger dill pickle chips ($1.99), Tomato ketchup ($0.99), Duke's mayonnaise ($3.89), Organic Vidalia onions ($3.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground beef to make 4 burgers (about 6 oz each). Toast all 4 brioche buns, add 1 slice of cheese per burger, and top each with pickle chips, ketchup, mayo, and thin-sliced raw Vidalia onion.
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe
- Smashburger Classic Smash
- Classic Smashed Burgers Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Smithfield fresh baby back ribs (x2 racks): $5.98
- Corn 4 pack: $1.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce: $1.79
- Baked beans: $0.99
- Organic Vidalia onions: $3.99
- 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
- Tomatoes on the vine (x2 packs): $2.98
- Fresh grass-fed sirloin steak (x4): $23.96
- Long English cucumber (x2): $1.58
- Frozen shoestring French fried potatoes: $2.79
- Duke's mayonnaise: $3.89
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken: $1.29
- A Dozen Cousins Jamaican jerk seasoning sauce: $2.23
- Cotton Candy grapes: $2.99
- Fresh ground beef 80% lean: $8.99
- Brioche hamburger buns: $2.99
- Deli sliced/shredded cheese (1 pack from 2 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
- Hamburger dill pickle chips: $1.99
- Tomato ketchup: $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika (for Cajun shrimp seasoning)
- Cayenne pepper (optional, for Cajun pasta)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Butter (for searing steaks and toasting buns)
- Sugar or honey (optional glaze addition for ribs)

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $89.66 for 4 people | $22.42 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.