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: Juicy Premio bratwursts are pan-seared or grilled until golden, then nestled into soft buns and topped with tangy dill pickle slices for a classic cookout-style dinner at home. Hearty baked beans served alongside make this a satisfying, no-fuss weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Premio fresh bratwurst (16 oz. pack), hamburger/hot dog buns, baked beans, kosher dill spears
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 bratwursts (roughly half the 16 oz. pack, 2 per person), 2 buns, 1/2 can (14 oz.) baked beans split between 2 people, and 4-6 pickle spears for topping and serving on the side
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: Smoky, tender BBQ pulled chicken is warmed and loaded into soft flour tortillas, then finished with creamy guacamole and a dollop of sour cream for a flavor-packed taco night. The ready-made pulled chicken makes this a super-fast weeknight dinner that feels fresh and festive.
Sale items used: Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce (16 oz.), La Banderita flour tortillas (family pack), guacamole, Daisy sour cream
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz. pulled chicken container split between 2 people (8 oz. each), 6 tortillas total (3 per person), half the guacamole 2-pack (1 container, 8 oz.) split between 2, and 2-3 tablespoons sour cream per person
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: Two thick, seasoned grass-fed beef patties are pan-seared or grilled to juicy perfection and topped with melty Colby Jack cheese and bread and butter pickle chips on toasted buns. Crisp, sweet organic baby carrots served on the side add a fresh crunch to round out this classic American dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean (16 oz.), deli sliced Colby Jack cheese, hamburger buns, bread and butter pickle chips, organic baby carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz. ground beef pack to form 2 large patties (8 oz. each, 1 per person), 2-3 slices Colby Jack per burger, 2 buns, 6-8 pickle chips per burger, and about 1 cup (roughly 5-6 oz.) baby carrots split as a side
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 generous portion of fresh whole chicken wings are seasoned, baked until golden and crispy, then served alongside cool creamy ranch dip and crunchy everything pita crackers for a fun, snack-style dinner. Slices of refreshing seedless watermelon make the perfect sweet, hydrating finish to this laid-back summer spread.
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: 45 minutes (including baking time)
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs. of wings from the family pack (roughly 8-10 wings, 4-5 per person), 3-4 tablespoons ranch dip per person, about half the bag of pita crackers shared between 2, and 2 large watermelon wedges per person
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: Skin-on Atlantic salmon fillet is pan-seared in butter until flaky and golden, then flaked over warm white corn tortillas spread with vibrant basil pesto and topped with sweet sauteed Vidalia onions and red bell peppers. This elegant yet easy Friday night dinner is bold in flavor, colorful on the plate, and comes together in about 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on, Baresa pesto, La Banderita white corn tortillas, red bell peppers, Vidalia onions, sweet cream butter
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full salmon fillet (approximately 12-14 oz. estimated whole fillet weight), split evenly between 2 people, 4-6 corn tortillas (2-3 per person), 3-4 tablespoons pesto spread across tortillas, 2 red bell peppers (full 2-count pack), and roughly 1/2 lb. sliced Vidalia onion from the 3 lb. bag
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 (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $2.49
- Hamburger/hot dog buns (x1 pack of 2): $2.00
- Baked beans (x1 can, 28 oz.): $0.99
- Kosher dill spears (x1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Pulled chicken with barbecue sauce (x1 container, 16 oz.): $6.59
- La Banderita flour tortillas family pack (x1 pack, 20 ct.): $2.97
- Guacamole (x1 two-pack, 2 x 8 oz.): $4.00
- Daisy Pure & Natural sour cream (x1 two-pack, 2 x 14-16 oz.): $4.00
- Butcher's Specialty fresh grass-fed ground beef 93% lean (x1 pack, 16 oz.): $5.49
- Deli sliced Colby Jack cheese (x1 pack, 7.5 oz.): $1.49
- Hamburger buns (x1 pack, 12 oz.): $1.19
- Bread and butter pickle chips (x1 jar, 24 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Organic baby carrots (x1 bag, 16 oz.): $1.95
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings family pack (x1 pack): $2.29
- Creamy ranch dressing (x1 bottle, 16 fl. oz.): $1.49
- Snack Day everything pita crackers (x1 bag, 5 oz.): $1.59
- Large seedless watermelon (x1 ct.): $3.99
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon whole fillet skin on (x1 fillet): $7.69
- Baresa pesto family size (x1 jar, 19.4 oz.): $2.99
- La Banderita white corn tortillas (x1 pack, 66.3 oz.): $3.79
- Red bell peppers (x1 pack, 2 ct.): $2.49
- Vidalia onions (x1 bag, 3 lb.): $2.49
- Sweet cream butter (x1 pack, 4 ct./16 oz.): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (or use sale granulated garlic: $3.99 if not already stocked)
- Cooking oil or nonstick spray (for pan-searing and baking wings)
- Aluminum foil or a baking sheet (for wings)
- Optional: hot sauce or your favorite seasoning blend for the wings