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I’ve never gone wrong with gifting a box of meat in my life. I routinely send my dad (who lives six states away from me) a frozen box of steaks for his birthday, Christmas, and as a general pick-me-up, and he always sends me photos of it prepared (which feels like a gift for me).
With the sheer amount of meat boxes that I’ve gifted over the past few years, I was thrilled to spend the last month testing a range of cuts from Omaha Steaks, one of the original meat delivery companies (which was actually founded in 1917!). Omaha Steaks started as a small father-and-son butcher shop in Omaha, Nebraska. It expanded into retail stores in 1976 and was an early adopter of e-commerce, launching online sales in 1990. More than 100 years after opening, it’s still one of the biggest names in the meat delivery world.
I tried a variety of signature cuts, ready-to-cook meals, and even the legendary apple tartlets, and found a few standouts. I’d happily send these three boxes to friends and family (or keep stocked in my own freezer).
3 Best Omaha Steaks Boxes You Can Order
1. Easy Anytime Meals
If you’re shopping for someone who loves really delicious food (but might not always have the time to cook), this is the box I’d recommend first. This aptly named bundle comes with individually portioned entrées, proteins, and even baguettes that take the guesswork out of putting dinner on the table. The box contained the following:
- 1 (2 lbs.) Fully Cooked Beef Pot Roast
- 1 (24 oz. pkg.) One-Pan Meal: Tortellini in Filet Mignon Bolognese
- 1 (24 oz. pkg.) One-Pan Meal: Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- 1 (24 oz. pkg.) One-Pan Meal: Tempura Orange Chicken
- 4 (4.5 oz.) Chicken Fried Chicken
- 1 (18 oz. pkg.) Italian-Style Beef Meatballs
- 4 (3 oz.) Individual Baguettes With Garlic Butter
I reached for these on busy weeknights, and especially loved the Chicken Fried Chicken (and was thrilled it came with four portions so I was able to have it a few more times). The outside coating was crunchy, and the meat in the center remained ever-so juicy. After a quick trip in the oven, the warm baguettes tasted like they had just come from a bakery — crispy on the outside and plush on the inside…