{"id":11166,"date":"2025-05-09T12:12:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.amshieldins.com\/?p=11166"},"modified":"2025-05-11T19:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T19:08:37","slug":"9-must-try-costco-prepared-meals-including-the-new-birria-tacos-kit-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.amshieldins.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/09\/9-must-try-costco-prepared-meals-including-the-new-birria-tacos-kit-dessert\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Must-Try Costco Prepared Meals \u2013 Including the New Birria Tacos Kit + Dessert!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Check out my favorite Costco prepared meals that help get dinner on the table during busy nights!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ever get overwhelmed with meal planning and grocery shopping? \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Inevitably, life can sometimes get crazy hectic. The high-quality prepared meals at Costco are worth keeping a yearly membership alone.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Find out how to get a Costco membership<\/a> for the best price!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Costco is my happy place.<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m a big Costco fan in general and am always impressed with their quality groceries and prepared foods. In most cases, heading to the prepared food section at Costco is less expensive than grabbing takeout, and it tastes more like home cooking, too. Win, win!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Also, keep in mind that some of these pre-made Costco meals would be so wonderful and thoughtful to bring to someone who is sick or experiencing a loss. \u2764\ufe0f For instance, the pot pie is nice in that it has a disposable pan already, so you wouldn\u2019t need to collect it back.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t live in the same area as your loved ones, you can order these online for Same-Day Delivery to provide them with a \u201chomemade\u201d meal while being apart! Your college-age kiddos might love a delivery like that. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Top Costco prepared meals to add to your shopping list in 2025:<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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1. Beef and Lamb Gyro Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $19.86 ($6.49\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This kit tastes fantastic and comes with everything you\u2019ll need to make six generous-sized gyros! You must heat up the pre-cooked lamb and beef mixture on a skillet and compile a gyro with all the provided toppings. You\u2019ll notice immediately that it includes a large portion of meat for around $20!<\/p>\n

The kit includes six soft pitas, tzatziki sauce, chopped onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and feta cheese! It pairs well with Costco\u2019s prepared orzo salad on the side. We were super impressed with this delicious gyro kit and have since purchased it again a couple more times.<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: The Beef and Lamp Gyro Kit was a surprising hit with my teens, and it fed our family of 4 perfectly!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Grilled Chicken Street Taco Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $15.48 ($5.49\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love taco night?! This taco kit makes it so easy as it includes everything needed, including 12 tortillas, seasoned grilled chicken, shredded cheese, cabbage, lime wedges, salsa, and cilantro lime cream.<\/p>\n

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To prepare it, I simply warm up the chicken in a pan on the stove and heat the tortillas on my griddle.<\/p>\n

I love that these street tacos are easy to fix with pre-portioned ingredients. The tender chicken pieces are seasoned yet not too spicy for kids. I feel like it\u2019s a generous amount of food that feeds four and is definitely a winner!<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: The Street Tacos kit was perfectly seasoned and was a generous amount of food for a hungry family.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Chicken Pot Pie with Rotisserie Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $26.40 ($4.99\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This creamy pot pie can feed an army and yet tastes gourmet and grown-up at the same time. It has tender roasted chicken with lots of flavorful, fresh veggies and a perfectly browned crust that is to die for! You can tell this pot pie has the quality ingredients Costco is known for, and the leftovers taste just as great when warmed up the next day.<\/p>\n

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TAKEAWAY: The Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting meal with minimal effort that feeds a large family well!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4. Enchilada Bake with Rotisserie Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $23.60 ($5.99\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Here\u2019s how to get the taste of yummy homemade red enchiladas without all the work involved! We first spotted this as a newer option about a year or so ago, and we\u2019ve really enjoyed it a few times so far.<\/p>\n

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This cheesy enchilada bake is very much like a creamy, cheesy casserole-type meal that features corn tortillas, red sauce, onion, corn, bell peppers, beans, lots of cheese, and pieces of Costco\u2019s famous rotisserie chicken that we all know and love.<\/p>\n

It gets nice and bubbly and warm in the oven, and I love that there are no dishes to wash afterward! This is a great lazy meal when you don\u2019t want to cook. It is on the spicy side, which we love, but it definitely has a little bite to it. If you don\u2019t enjoy spicy food or can\u2019t eat it, maybe skip this option, but man we think it\u2019s YUMMY!<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: These Chicken Enchiladas are packed with a punch my whole family loves and perfect for a lazy, one-dish dinner!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Kirkland Signature Meat Frozen Lasagna 2-Pack<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Price:<\/strong> $19.99 for 2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Okay, hear me out on this one. I am normally NOT a frozen meal fan, but there is something special about this lasagna! It has the perfect amount of meat, gooey cheese, and amazing flavor. I have tried lots of frozen lasagna in various grocery stores, including Trader Joe\u2019s. This Costco one wins!!!<\/p>\n

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My kids go crazy for this yummy meal, and it\u2019s so incredibly convenient to keep these in our deep freezer for a last-minute dinner! Paired with a simple salad, it\u2019s a surprisingly delicious feast.\u00a0It takes a little over an hour to bake in the oven and comes out bubbly and delicious. Find it in the freezer section!<\/p>\n

Takeaway: My entire family looks forward to this lasagna and it changed my opinion on frozen foods.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6. Beef Bulgogi Korean BBQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $22.58 ($6.99\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Many of our readers have commented about how yummy the marinated Bulgogi beef is at Costco and all I have to say is they are not<\/em> wrong! I was kind of skeptical, but this meal was super easy to pan fry and the results are delicious. It may not look that appealing in the container, but it turns out beautifully in the pan after just a few minutes. \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n

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I would say it\u2019s a bit on the sweeter side as far as the sauce goes, and the thinly sliced beef is very good and satisfying. My husband and I added hot sauce, and the kids enjoyed it as is. It has Asian take-out food vibes, and I loved it!<\/p>\n

I served mine alongside rice and veggies that I\u2019ve steamed together at the same time using my rice cooker for a quick and comforting dinner my family all enjoyed. We will definitely pick this up again in the future!<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: This Beef Bulgogi Korean BBQ is best served with rice & veggies and will curb your takeout food cravings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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7. Stuffed Peppers with Ground Beef and Rice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $19.38 ($5.49\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Stuffed peppers happen to be one of my favorite homemade meals, but it can be a bit labor-intensive to make from scratch. Picking up a pan of prepared bell peppers with ground beef, rice, and cheese couldn\u2019t be easier. The result is a cheesy hearty meal the family loves.<\/p>\n

These Kirkland Signature Costco premade meals no longer come in their own oven-safe pan, so you\u2019ll have to use one of your casserole dishes, but now you can fib and say you made them yourself! \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: The Stuffed Peppers is a huge time-saving meal the whole family will love and only requires a casserole dish.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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8. Beef Ravioli Lasagna<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Oh mannnnn these Costco premade meals are so GOOD! \ud83e\udd29 My family loves a tasty lasagna, and this one hits every level! It has lots of cheese and a great-tasting sauce! It\u2019s also really hearty with lots of ground beef. It goes right from the fridge to the oven and is baked and bubbling with melted cheese in 60 minutes!<\/p>\n

The best part? There are no dishes to clean after making one of these Costco premade meals. I will one hundred percent be buying again. It is a large serving, too. My husband took some leftovers to work today and says it was great. Costco for the win!<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: The Beef Ravioli Lasagna is beefy with delicious sauce and was enough to have leftover lunch the next day.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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9. Birria Tacos Kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $24.99 ($6.49\/lb)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

These tacos were surprisingly tasty \u2013 easy to warm up and came out crunchy and cheesy. The consume was the best part! You dip the tacos in it for a delicious spicy kick we loved. While its not maybe the most authentic, they were a yummy easy meal.<\/p>\n

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The rice was the downside as it was too dry. I managed to save it by adding broth then warming up. This helped soften and steam it! We would buy it again. Nice change of pace from the other chicken taco kit.<\/p>\n

TAKEAWAY: The Birria Tacos are super yum, but you may need to dress up the rice.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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And don\u2019t forget dessert \u2013 grab this 2.5 pound Carrot Cake<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Total Price:<\/strong> $18.99<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bottom line you cannot go wrong with 2.5 pounds of delicious carrot cake with amazing cream cheese frosting. The cake is easy to slice and has a great spiced flavor. I love the layers of frosting inside too.<\/p>\n

This is an all around great dessert for a crowd that has a high end bakery taste and texture. My family loved it, and I may have had a slice with coffee for breakfast \":laughing:\"<\/span>\u00a0\":ok_hand:\"<\/span>\u00a0\":zany_face:\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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BONUS!<\/strong> Best Single-Serve Meal:<\/strong> Tokyo-Style Ramen with Chicken 6-Pack<\/h2>\n

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Price:<\/strong> $14.49 for 6 bowls<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Here\u2019s a bonus recommendation if you haven\u2019t tried them yet. I wanted to shout out these delicious ramen noodle bowls found in the frozen section! These are warm and delicious, especially if you need Costco premade meals just for yourself in a flash! My kids enjoy popping them in the microwave during the day for a quick lunch, and I enjoy them with a little sriracha hot sauce.<\/p>\n

These are quite an upgrade from the cheap square ramen soup packets. I love that they include some chicken and a few veggies, along with those crave-able soft noodles and broth.<\/p>\n

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Costco premade meals for the win! These Costco dinners are super helpful when you don\u2019t feel like cooking!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I could probably talk about Costco finds all day, but these are some of our go-to prepared foods that are both delicious and helpful to have around for last-minute meals. These are favorites that go beyond the popular rotisserie chicken that we all love. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Check out our favorite Costco food court items<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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