Lidl Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes and Yellow Onions, Green Beans on the Side
Description: Three crisp-skinned drumsticks roast on one pan with cubed sweet potato and wedges of yellow onion until caramelized at the edges. A small portion of warmed green beans rounds out an easy, budget-friendly dinner.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty chicken drumsticks, sweet potatoes, yellow onions, cut green beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb of drumsticks (3 to 4 pieces), 1 lb sweet potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 medium yellow onion cut in wedges, and 1/3 of the can of green beans (about 5 oz, drained and warmed with a little pepper). Roast at 425F for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once. Save the rest of the green beans for another night and the other 2 onions for later meals.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks, Potatoes & Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks & Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared, Oven-Finished Smithfield Pork Loin with Apple Sauerkraut, Bread Dumplings and Brown Gravy
Description: A thick pork loin medallion gets a golden sear and finishes in the oven until juicy. It is served with sauerkraut simmered with sliced Granny Smith apple, two soft bread dumplings and a quick brown gravy.
Sale items used: Smithfield half boneless pork loin, Granny Smith apples, Alpenfest white wine sauerkraut, Alpenfest bread dumplings, brown gravy mix
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of pork loin and cut off one 6 to 8 oz portion, about 1.5 inches thick. Freeze the remaining pork in portions. Use 1 apple, 1 cup (about 1/4 of the jar) of sauerkraut, 2 dumplings, and the full 0.87 oz gravy packet mixed as directed (about 1 cup, so use what you need). Sear 3 minutes per side, then finish at 400F for 10 to 12 minutes, until 145F inside. Simmer the dumplings in water or steam them per the package.
Recipes:
- Pork Loin, Sauerkraut and Dumplings Recipe
- Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Apples
- Instant Pot Pork Loin and Sauerkraut Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with Bavarian Cheese Slices
Description: Italian-style meatballs are baked, tucked into soft Hawaiian rolls, and topped with melted Bavarian cheese. Three sliders make a hearty, cheesy dinner for one.
Sale items used: Frozen meatballs, Hawaiian sweet rolls, Lidl Preferred Selection Bavarian cheese slices
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 6 meatballs (about 6 oz) and 3 Hawaiian rolls, with 3 cheese slices. Warm the meatballs at 375F for 18 to 20 minutes, then assemble and bake 4 to 5 minutes more to melt the cheese. Toss a spoonful of any jarred pasta sauce or ketchup on the meatballs if you like. Freeze the remaining meatballs and rolls in zip bags.
Recipes:
- Meatball Sliders
- Easy From Scratch Meatball Sliders Recipe on Hawaiian Rolls
- Easy Cheesy Meatball Sliders Recipe (on Hawaiian Rolls)

Thursday
Meal: Skillet Potato, Sweet Corn and Smoked Cheese Frittata with Sliced Avocado
Description: Diced russet potato crisps in a small skillet with onion and sweet corn, then sets with beaten eggs and melted smoked cheese. A sliced avocado on the side adds creaminess.
Sale items used: Jumbo russet potatoes, whole kernel sweet corn, smoked cheese assortment, Hillandale eggs, avocados, yellow onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 small russet (about 6 oz, diced small), 1/4 yellow onion, 1/3 cup (about 3 tbsp drained) corn, 3 eggs, 1 oz smoked cheese (about 1/8 of the 8 oz pack), and 1 avocado. Cook the potato for 10 minutes in an 8-inch oven-safe skillet. Add the onion and corn, pour in the eggs and cheese, and cook 3 minutes on the stovetop. Finish under the broiler or in a 400F oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Refrigerate the leftover corn in a covered container for up to 4 days.
Recipes:
- Easy Sweet Potato & Corn Frittata
- Sweet Corn Frittata with Avocado and Herbs
- Sweetcorn frittata with avocado salad

Friday
Meal: Whole Chicken Soup with Carrots, Celery and Russet Potatoes, with Jumbo Buttermilk Biscuits
Description: A whole young chicken simmers into a rich golden broth with carrots, celery, onion and chunks of russet potato. Warm buttermilk biscuits on the side are perfect for dunking, and the extra soup freezes well.
Sale items used: Farmer Focus whole young chicken, Peak Harvest baby carrots, Peak Harvest celery, jumbo russet potatoes, yellow onions, jumbo buttermilk biscuits
Prep time: 95 minutes
Serving note: Assumes a 4 lb whole chicken. Use 1 celery bunch (about 4 ribs in the soup), 1/2 of the carrot bag (about 8 oz), 2 medium russets (about 12 oz, cubed), 1 yellow onion, and 2 biscuits. Simmer the chicken in water with the onion and celery for 60 minutes, remove it, and shred about 1.5 cups of meat. Then simmer the carrots and potato in the broth for 15 to 20 minutes. Make-ahead tip: cook the chicken and broth the night before and refrigerate. The soup makes 5 or 6 servings, so freeze portions in containers. Freeze the remaining biscuits and bake 2 at a time.
Recipes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Slow Cooker Chicken & Biscuits Soup Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks (1 lb at $0.99/lb): $0.99
- Sweet potatoes, 1 lb (x1): $0.49
- Yellow onions, 3 lb (x1): $1.49
- Cut green beans, 14.5 oz (x1): $0.50
- Smithfield half boneless pork loin (1 lb at $1.79/lb): $1.79
- Granny Smith apples, 3 lb (x1): $2.49
- Alpenfest white wine sauerkraut, 28.5 oz (x1): $1.99
- Alpenfest bread dumplings, 6 ct (x1): $2.49
- Brown gravy mix, 0.87 oz (x1): $0.19
- Frozen meatballs, Italian style and homestyle, 26-28 oz (x1): $4.49
- Hawaiian sweet rolls, 12 oz (x1): $1.69
- Lidl Preferred Selection Bavarian cheese slices, 7 oz (x1): $2.99
- Hillandale jumbo white eggs, 12 ct (x1): $2.11
- Jumbo russet potatoes, 5 lb (x1): $2.29
- Whole kernel sweet corn, no salt added, 15.25 oz (x1): $0.99
- Smoked cheese assortment, 8 oz (x1): $2.99
- Avocados, 4 ct (x1): $2.99
- Farmer Focus fresh organic whole young chicken (4 lbs at $1.99/lb): $7.96
- Peak Harvest baby carrots, 16 oz (x1): $0.89
- Peak Harvest celery (x1): $0.95
- Jumbo buttermilk biscuits, 16 oz (x1): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil (canola or olive)
- Salt and black pepper
- Butter or oil for the skillet
- Optional: garlic powder, dried thyme or poultry seasoning, jarred pasta sauce or ketchup for the sliders