Lidl Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed beef strip steak: $7.49 for 10 oz.
- Smithfield fresh pork spareribs: $1.99
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, family pack: $2.29
- Premio fresh bratwurst: $2.49 for 16 oz.
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet, skin on: $7.69
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen cooked shrimp ring tray with cocktail sauce: $9.99 for 16 oz.
- Frozen white shrimp, 9/14: $10.99 for 32 oz.
- Ocean Sea frozen octopus: $13.99 for 31 oz.
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef, 93% lean: $5.49 for 16 oz.
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese: $1.49 for 7.5 oz.
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce: $6.59 for 16 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- Sweet cherries: $2.49
- Organic baby carrots: $1.95 for 16 oz.
- Gold kiwis: $3.89 for 1 lb.
- Red bell peppers: $2.49 for 2 ct.
- Vidalia onions: $2.49 for 3 lb.
- Large seedless watermelon: $3.99 for 1 ct.
- Blueberries: $3.29 for 18 oz.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Bratwurst and Baked Beans with Pickles and Buns
Description: Two juicy Premio bratwurst links are pan-seared or grilled until golden brown and nestled into soft buns alongside a generous scoop of warm baked beans. Tangy dill pickle spears on the side add a crisp, briny contrast that brings the whole plate together.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst, hamburger/hot dog buns, baked beans, kosher dill spears
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 bratwurst links (roughly 6 oz from the 16 oz. pack), 1 bun, approximately 1 cup baked beans from the 28 oz. can, 2-3 pickle spears
Recipes:
- Roasted Bratwurst with Peppers and Onions
- Bratwurst And Buns
- Sausage Baked Beans

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos with Guacamole and Sour Cream
Description: Saucy, smoky BBQ pulled chicken is warmed through and piled high into soft flour tortillas for a fast and flavorful taco night. A dollop of creamy guacamole and cool sour cream on top rounds out each taco with richness and balance.
Sale items used: Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce, La Banderita flour tortillas (family pack), guacamole, Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 6-8 oz. of pulled chicken (roughly one-third of the 16 oz. container), 3 flour tortillas, 2 tablespoons guacamole, 2 tablespoons sour cream
Recipes:
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos
- BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos Recipe
- BBQ Chicken Tacos with Guacamole

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Grass-Fed Beef Burgers with Colby Jack, Pickles, and Baby Carrots
Description: A single hand-formed patty made from 93% lean grass-fed ground beef is seasoned simply and pan-fried or grilled to your preferred doneness, then topped with a slice of deli Colby Jack cheese. Served on a soft hamburger bun with bread and butter pickle chips, with crisp organic baby carrots on the side for a fresh and satisfying contrast.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean, deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, hamburger buns, bread and butter pickle chips, organic baby carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 patty using approximately 6 oz. of ground beef, 1 slice Colby Jack, 1 bun, a few pickle chips, and a small handful of baby carrots (roughly 4 oz.)
Recipes:
- How to Grill Grass Fed Burgers
- Grass Fed Burger
- Best Homemade Burgers {Grass-Fed Beef Burgers}

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Wings with Ranch Dip, Pita Crackers, and Watermelon
Description: A satisfying portion of whole chicken wings is seasoned and roasted or air-fried until the skin is deliciously golden and crispy. Served alongside creamy ranch dipping sauce, crunchy everything pita crackers, and a couple of refreshing wedges of sweet seedless watermelon.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (family pack), creamy ranch dressing, Snack Day everything pita crackers, large seedless watermelon
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Approximately 1 lb. of wings (5-6 wings from the family pack), 2-3 tablespoons ranch dressing, a small handful of pita crackers, 2 wedges of watermelon
Recipes:
- Chicken Wing Dip
- Chicken Wing Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Pesto, Sauteed Peppers and Onions over Tortillas
Description: A single skin-on salmon fillet is seared in olive oil until the skin is crisp and the flesh is flaky and tender, then topped with a spoonful of bright basil pesto. Sliced red bell peppers and sweet Vidalia onions are sauteed until soft and slightly caramelized, then served alongside the salmon over warm white corn tortillas for a fresh and vibrant plate.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on, Baresa pesto (family size), red bell peppers, Vidalia onions, La Banderita white corn tortillas, Primadonna extra virgin olive oil (family size), sweet cream butter
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 salmon portion of approximately 6 oz. cut from the fillet, 1-2 tablespoons pesto, 1 bell pepper sliced, roughly one-quarter of a Vidalia onion sliced, 2-3 corn tortillas
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Salmon with Almond Basil Pesto
- Pan Seared Salmon With An Herb Pesto Vinaigrette
- 20 Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Arugula Pesto

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Premio fresh bratwurst (1 pack, 16 oz.): $2.49
- Hamburger/hot dog buns (1 pack of 2): $2.00
- Baked beans (1 can, 28 oz.): $0.99
- Kosher dill spears (1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce (1 container, 16 oz.): $6.59
- La Banderita flour tortillas family pack (1 pack, 20 ct.): $2.97
- Guacamole (1 unit, 8 oz. - part of 2 for $4.00 deal): $2.00
- Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (1 unit, 14-16 oz. - part of 2 for $4.00 deal): $2.00
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean (1 pack, 16 oz.): $5.49
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese (1 pack, 7.5 oz.): $1.49
- Hamburger buns (1 pack, 12 oz.): $1.19
- Bread and butter pickle chips (1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Organic baby carrots (1 bag, 16 oz.): $1.95
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack (1 pack): $2.29
- Creamy ranch dressing (1 bottle, 16 fl. oz.): $1.49
- Snack Day everything pita crackers (1 bag, 5 oz.): $1.59
- Large seedless watermelon (1 ct.): $3.99
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on (1 fillet): $7.69
- Baresa pesto family size (1 jar, 19.4 oz.): $2.99
- Red bell peppers (1 pack, 2 ct.): $2.49
- Vidalia onions (1 bag, 3 lb.): $2.49
- La Banderita white corn tortillas (1 pack, 66.3 oz.): $3.79
- Primadonna extra virgin olive oil family size (1 bottle, 50.7 fl. oz.): $12.99
- Sweet cream butter (1 pack, 4 ct./16 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper (for seasoning bratwurst, burgers, chicken, and salmon)
- Garlic powder or use the sale granulated garlic ($3.99) for extra flavor across multiple meals
- Cooking spray or neutral oil (for the buns and pan if not using the olive oil)