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I’ll admit I am the parent who will slave over the stove and then make a Easy 2nd meal option for the kids. Mainly because I know they will not eat what I have made but it’s something I wanted.

I love so many different kinds of food that I know my kids won’t touch or will take one bite and complain. I rarely do it just to have to avoid the extra preparation and cleaning, but when I do I always turn to pre cooked meals.

This past weekend I wanted Teriyaki chicken and rice, so I made a Hormel slow simmered Beef Roast. It’s so easy to make just pop it in the microwave or oven for a few minutes and it’s ready.

My kids loved it they said it tasted just like steak and were asking for more when the whole serving was gone. Pare that with another one of their favorites like Macaroni or mash potatoes and they have a easy prepared meal with no complaining.

You can Find Hormel refrigerated entrees at any grocery retailer for around $4.

Do you make separate meals for the kids from time to time?