HORMEL COMPLEATS Protein Variety Pack (Pack of 5), 7.5 oz Microwave Tray– Microwave Meals, Prepared Foods

Shelf stable. Delicious. Ready in about a minute. Lightweight and easy for a senior or a child to carry and it usually fills them up. I have a microwave that when you hit the round dial it adds 30 seconds each time. All I have to do is tell my mom to vent it and to hit the dial 2x and she gets a nice hot meal that she loves and I don’t have to worry about her trying to push numbers into a microwave. These meals could be a little bit bigger and the price could be like it used to be…. Not this high, but these are the times we are living in and we just have to try to deal with it. Most of their dinners she loves and they have a nice selection; more than what is on Amazon. A few she doesn’t care for as much, so you just figure that out as you go along. I much prefer her eating this to Cheetos and cookies all day, which she would eat instead if she was “allowed” to.

The variety is very good they are very tasty

Good. No issues. As expected (have had them before). These are not culinary feasts. It is simple, convenient food. They're not great, but they work as emergency food, for super quick meals, to stock the pantry in these questionable times. If you're picky, then its best to try one before loading up. If you have a huge appetite, then plan to eat more than one, or plan to stretch your meal with other food items. This can provide the "variety" aspect to rice and beans, if you know what I mean. Easy to find in stores, so you likely know what the typical cost per tray is. I was able to buy these on sale, which made it a better deal than what can be found in store. I don't buy these often as it doesn't entirely suit my taste, but they are convenient, shelf stable, and can be eaten hot or cold in a pinch. Basically I buy it for adding to my pantry for emergency use options. Or I am simply hungry and dont want to cook anything. I have some family members who love this stuff. So it comes down to own personal preference. Also nice way to stock the pantry as food prices and such climb. I figure add a variety and I can always add to it (more rice, more noodle, more vegetables, etc). Not huge portions by any means. But I imagine works well for those with light appetites (seniors, maybe those that are ill, or simply those with naturally tiny appetites) Main thing to know is that it arrived in a branded box, well sealed, each tray and package were intact, each having a far off "best by" date (purchased Nov 2022, with dates into 2023 and 2024). But that doesnt matter to me as that is simply a guaranteed freshness date and not a safety date. Still nice to know that these have dates well into the future. Glad to have them in my pantry.

I love these meals. I only have one complaint. The "roast beef" tastes more like a hamburger patty and not a very tasty one at that. My favorite is the turkey and dressing.

The Hormel Compleats - Protein Variety, are easy to serve (just heat in the microwave for one minute), and they're good to use as a small meal when I'm in a hurry, and don't have time to make something. They're shelf stable too (before opening), so they're easy to store (doesn't take up space in my small fridge/freezer), and they're portable. They're small meals, but very filling. Unfortunately, they all seem to have a similar consistency, and flavor - each one kind of tastes like the others. Overall, I think they're a good value for the price, but I really don't see myself ordering these again.

I got to say I was skeptical. But let me tell you these were a decent, they were awesome. Plenty of meat. And a healthy balanced amount of of meat and vegetables. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I really like the chicken alfredo.

This product definitely should not be on the same shelf as edible food. I'm surprised that Amazon would consider selling it for human consumption. Shame on you Amazon. Shame on you for taking my money for this crap. This product isn't even good for the compost pile. It's easy to prepare. Peel back one corner to vent. Pop it into the microwave for 90 seconds (and believe me that this does not improve the taste at all). The picture on the carton is deceiving. It's false advertising as far as I'm concerned. The actual picture of product should be a photo of a steamy pile of dog doo doo. After taking the first bite, my tongue burned from the over abundance of sodium. As I began to attempt to chew the substance (roast beef is what the creator calls it) it quickly filled my mouth with the sensation of the driest saw dust possible. Needless to say I did not swallow it. This has got to be the worst product on the planet. I disposed of the "roast beef" and tried to salvage part of the meal. The "mashed potatoes & gravy" .......how in the hell can anyone screw up mashed potatoes and gravy? Hormel figured it out. This is the nastiest product I've ever allowed to touch my lips. This crap is worse than the grubs and worms I consumed in survival training.

Wonderful for a quick warm up small meal.

Delicious, fast and tasty.

Should read " DOG FOOD . " Swanson or completion in the food industry are much better . They have a nice taste cheaper , just much better. At price paid " sad thing to call human food. " Don't lie but this or any dinner is Stinky.

I LOVE THIS MEAL IN A BOWL-I HAVE TO COOK IT FOR 2 MIN INSTEAD OF 1 MIN-I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DINNER-IT'S THE RIGHT PORTION TAKES NO TIME TO COOK A WHOLE DELICIOUS MEAL. TRY IT, YOU'LL LOVE IT-SO MANY DIFFERENT MEALS IN ONE AWESOME BOWL.

Edible but could have veggies in them

These tasted good but were not filling at all, that is why I only gave it a 4 star.