Lidl Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week at Lidl, your dinners move through pork chops on Monday, beef stew on Tuesday, chicken on both Wednesday (brown sugar wings) and Thursday (baked meatballs with farfalle), and popcorn shrimp on Friday. One 5 lb bag of yellow potatoes at $2.99 covers Monday's roasted potatoes and Tuesday's stew, so nothing goes to waste. The two bags of PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables at 2 for $2.00 do double duty on Tuesday and Friday. Tuesday's stew needs over two hours, so simmer it the morning of or the day before and just reheat it at dinnertime.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples and Roasted Yellow Potatoes
Description: Thin bone-in pork chops are seared in a hot skillet for a few minutes per side, then served over a pan of sauteed CRIMSON CRISP apples with cinnamon. Yellow potatoes roast alongside until golden and crisp at the edges.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh bone-in pork loin assorted thin chops, yellow potatoes, CRIMSON CRISP apple tote, 2 lb
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb bone-in pork loin thin chops (about 8 oz each), 2.5 lb of the yellow potatoes cut into chunks and roasted at 425F for 30 minutes, and the whole 2 lb CRIMSON CRISP apple tote sliced and sauteed.
Recipes:
- Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Roasted Potatoes
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops
- Sheet Pan Pork Chops With Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Simmered Beef Stew with Yellow Potatoes and Frozen Vegetables
Description: Beef stew meat is browned, then simmered on the stovetop in broth until fork-tender. Yellow potatoes and PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables go in near the end, and the stew is thickened with a little flour.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh boneless beef stew meat, yellow potatoes, PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables, family size, 32 oz
Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb beef stew meat, 2.5 lb yellow potatoes (the rest of the 5 lb bag), and 1 bag (32 oz) PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables. Total time is over 60 minutes, so make-ahead: brown and simmer the beef in the morning or the day before, then add the potatoes and vegetables and reheat about 30 minutes before dinner.
Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Beef Stew Slow Cooker Recipe With Frozen Vegetables Made Easy

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Mini Sweet Corn on the Cob
Description: Chicken wings are tossed in baking powder and salt, baked at high heat until crisp, then glazed with a brown sugar, soy, garlic, and hot sauce mixture. Boiled PEAK HARVEST mini corn on the cob rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh whole chicken wings, family pack, PEAK HARVEST frozen mini sweet corn on the cob, 12 ct
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 3 lb chicken wings (about 12 oz per person) and 1 package (12 ct) mini sweet corn on the cob, 3 per person. Bake wings at 425F for 45 minutes, flipping once, and glaze for the last 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Cauliflower and Farfalle in Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce
Description: Ground chicken is mixed with egg, garlic, and half the Parmigiano Reggiano, shaped into meatballs, and baked. They are tossed with BARILLA PROTEIN+ farfalle, roasted cauliflower florets, olive oil, and the remaining grated cheese.
Sale items used: BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh ground chicken, 16 oz, cauliflower, BARILLA PROTEIN+ cellentani/farfalle, 14.5 oz, LIDL PREFERRED SELECTION Parmigiano Reggiano, 8 oz
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (16 oz) ground chicken (about 16 meatballs), 1 cauliflower head cut into florets, the full 14.5 oz box of BARILLA PROTEIN+ farfalle, and the full 8 oz Parmigiano Reggiano (about 4 oz in the meatballs, 4 oz over the pasta).
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe
- The Best Italian Chicken Meatballs
- Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs You'll Make on Repeat

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Popcorn Shrimp over Yellow Rice with Avocado and Mixed Vegetables
Description: SEAPAK popcorn shrimp is baked until crisp and served over fluffy VIGO yellow rice. Sliced avocado and steamed PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables, dressed with a squeeze of lime and pinch of salt, finish the bowls.
Sale items used: SEAPAK frozen popcorn shrimp, family size, 22 oz, VIGO yellow rice, 10 oz, avocado, PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables, family size, 32 oz
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 22 oz bag of popcorn shrimp (about 5.5 oz per person), 1 box (10 oz) VIGO yellow rice, 2 avocados, and 1 bag (32 oz) PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables (the second bag from the 2 for $2.00 deal).
Recipes:
- Easy Baked Popcorn Shrimp
- Popcorn Shrimp and Yellow Rice Recipe
- Crispy Homemade Popcorn Shrimp {Fried, Baked, or Air Fried}

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh bone-in pork loin assorted thin chops (2 lbs): $4.98
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh whole chicken wings, family pack (3 lbs): $5.97
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh ground chicken, 16 oz (x1 pack): $2.79
- BUTCHER'S SPECIALTY fresh boneless beef stew meat (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- SEAPAK frozen popcorn shrimp, family size, 22 oz (x1 pack): $9.29
- yellow potatoes, 5 lb (x1 bag): $2.99
- cauliflower, 1 ct (x1): $1.99
- CRIMSON CRISP apple tote, 2 lb (x1): $2.49
- avocado, 1 ct (x2): $0.98
- PEAK HARVEST frozen mini sweet corn on the cob, 12 ct (x1): $2.99
- PEAK HARVEST frozen vegetables, family size, 32 oz (x2 bags, 2 for $2.00): $2.00
- LIDL PREFERRED SELECTION Parmigiano Reggiano, 8 oz (x1): $6.99
- BARILLA PROTEIN+ cellentani/farfalle, 14.5 oz (x1): $2.84
- VIGO yellow rice, 10 oz (x1): $1.51

Pantry staples needed:
- Onion and garlic
- Beef broth
- All-purpose flour
- Corn oil and olive oil
- Baking powder
- Dark brown sugar
- Soy sauce and hot sauce
- Egg (1, for the meatballs)
- Salt, black pepper, thyme, cinnamon
- Lime or lime juice