It’s not always easy to stick to your meal plan, especially when an unexpectedly hectic day rolls around mid-week. Luckily, Omaha Steaks has your back. The Nebraska-based retailer recently released a line of ready-made, single-serve meals perfect for the nights you just can’t bother to pull out all your pots and pans. And, they’re not all beef! This new collection features shrimp and chicken meals, too.
What’s on the Menu?
Here’s the lineup of easy meals for one:
- Creamy Chicken Penne: Pasta, spinach and roasted chicken breast mingle in a butter, heavy cream, champagne and Pecorino Romano sauce. One of our editors gave this dish a try and was pleasantly surprised with the results: “The pasta was perfectly cooked. Not gummy or overdone.”
- Bourbon-Glazed Brisket: Butcher-cut brisket is glazed with a Kentucky bourbon and sits atop a bed of farro, sweet diced carrots, onions and edamame.
- Asian-Style Beef & Broccoli: Beef brisket is cooked sous vide in an Asian-style mix of sake, oyster sauce, soy sauce, zesty ginger and sambal. The dish is completed with scallions, edamame, broccoli florets and served over jasmine rice.
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp: Shrimp is tossed in a sauce of lemon, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary and cheeses. Accented with red bell pepper and earthy asparagus, this meal is pre-plated over farfalle pasta.
- Shrimp Fried Rice: Shrimp is served in an Asian-style sauce of mirin, soy sauce, sesame seeds and dark brown sugar, then accented with sweet English peas, diced carrots and corn over a bed of jasmine rice.
- Lemon Herb Chicken & Potatoes: This comforting dish tastes just like Grandma’s. It’s made with roasted boneless chicken (that’s cooked in a sauce of oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary), diced potatoes and whole green beans.
Each protein-packed 8 oz. meal is $14.99 if purchased alone, or $9.99 if bought with another item. And depending on your needs, you can also order in bulk online for an even bigger discount once you’ve found your favorite. We think you’ll definitely want to stock your freezer!
For more budget-friendly ideas, check out our family dinners that are all $10 or less.
How to Prepare ‘Em
These self-steaming meals cook straight from microwave to freezer in under five minutes. The self-venting plastic inflates while cooking in the microwave to trap in the steam and cook your food, sans preservatives. Simply pop in, shake halfway through and dig in!
Next, try these shortcut meals you can prepare in the microwave.
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Honey-Lemon Chicken Enchiladas
Honey, lemon and chili flavors blend wonderfully in enchiladas. My family devours this dish, so I also use the chicken filling for soft tacos with toppings. —Kristi Moak, Gilbert, Arizona
Shortcut Sausage Lasagna
"My family and friends love this great tasting lasagna," writes Cindy Moore of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. "The recipe is almost foolproof. Best of all, there's no need to precook the noodles."
Asian Chicken Dinner
This quick microwave dish for two is perfect for a busy day. Soy sauce and chicken broth bring out flavors of the chicken and veggies. —Carolyn Zimmerman, Fairbury, Illinois
Easy Swedish Meatballs
This recipe relies on ingredients we always have on hand. While the tender homemade meatballs cook in the microwave, make your favorite noodles on the stovetop to get this saucy entree on the table in minutes. —Sheryl Ludeman, Kenosha, Wisconsin
15-Minute Meat Loaf
I combined a few great-tasting meatloaf recipes to create this flavorful 15-minute version, which my husband loves. And because it's made in the microwave, the entree is perfect for busy nights. For an extra boost, I flavor the meatloaf with onion soup mix.—Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska
Split-Second Shrimp
I use my microwave to hurry along the prep of this super fast shrimp scampi. It’s deliciously buttery and full of garlic flavor. We love it as a main dish, but it makes an excellent appetizer, too. — Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
Dressed-Up Meatballs
Frozen meatballs and a jar of sweet-and-sour sauce make this microwave meal a last-minute lifesaver when racing against the clock. The flavorful sauce is dressed up with a hint of garlic and nicely coats the colorful mixture of meatballs, carrots, green pepper and onion. —Ivy Eresmas, Dade City, Florida
Cod Delight
I used to make this in the oven, but then I discovered that microwave lets me enjoy it even faster. It's a pretty dish to serve company. In fact, many of my friends and family now cook this at home. —Nancy Daugherty, Cortland, Ohio
Barbecued Onion Meat Loaves
Onion soup mix and stuffing are the surprise ingredients in these incredibly simple mini meat loaves. They're definite family-pleasers. —Nicole Russman, Lincoln, Nebraska
Mexican Leek Soup
This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, kale or add leftover corn. For brunch, I add a fried egg on top and for dinner, my husband adds lots of hot sauce! —Donna Ahnert, Scotia, New York
Mini Burgers with the Works
I started preparing these mini burgers several years ago as a creative way to use up bread crusts accumulating in my freezer. They're delicious. —Linda Lane, Bennington, Vermont
Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches
I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't feel like cooking a big breakfast. I love these sandwiches because they're versatile; sometimes I use apples instead of pears, and different cheeses, such as Brie or grated Parmesan. —L.J.Washington, Carpinteria, California
Easy Tamale Pie
My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. —Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas
Summer Sub Sandwich
Being originally from the Northeast, we love submarine sandwiches. So I came up with this hearty ham-and-cheese combination that's good either hot or cold. —Jennifer Beck, Concord, Ohio
Quick Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce
There’s no reason to shy away from cooking fish at home with a recipe as effortless as this one. Besides basil, try using dill, fennel or coriander in the herby sauce. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Zippy Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf
Put this zippy twist on your meatloaf dinner. It is a sweet and sour taste which will delight your family. They will be requesting all the time.—Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska
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