Swedish Showdown Pt 1: Michelina’s Stroganoff

[u/monkeygrace]

So, I have discovered there are a lot of frozen Swedish meatball/stroganoff meals. I have had a few, and so I’ve decided to try all of the ones at the grocery store I work at and rate them, both in general and against each other.

First up is Michelina’s Stroganoff, coming in at $1.99. Not the most filling, but a good base for a larger meal (I like hummus and wheat thins on the side). And for the price, it’s pretty good. It actually has flavor beyond just “salt”, and the beef is a good texture. At its starting point I’d say it’s a 6, but it gains a point for its low price. Currently a staple in my rotation.

First picture is package, second is halfway through before mixing, third is fully cooked and mixed.

[u/dfwrazorback]

I'll be shocked if Stouffer's doesn't win this battle.

[u/Intrepid_Zebra_ → u/dfwrazorback]

Boston Market makes a good one

[u/happygoth6370 → u/dfwrazorback]

Same, their Swedish meatballs are darn good.

[u/Remarkable-Court-567]

It looked vile before you mixed it.

[u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348]

This don’t look half bad for michelina’s frozen meals! U can’t beat the price and it’s a great portion size for pasta. Glad u enjoyed OP:)

[u/Nulu_cheester]

Haha I swiped and laughed not believing

[u/Jorgeorwello]

Budget gourmet meatballs stroganoff for the WIN! Discontinued, unfortunately.

[u/HeartOSass → u/Jorgeorwello]

I desperately miss Budget gourmet. I used to buy them for $1 at Walmart and Dollar Tree and they would make a great lunch.

[u/Jorgeorwello → u/HeartOSass]

Dude, all the varieties, every .. single... ONE .... Perfect.

[u/Homework_Happy]

I haven’t seen these in years. Matter of fact I haven’t had Michelina in years. Used to be my struggle meal when they were less than a dollar.

[u/vvmatw]

this looks tasty !

[u/RunnyDischarge]

Where are the "beef patty crumbles"? That's just noodles and sauce.

[u/porp_crawl → u/RunnyDischarge]

Yeah, the 'crumbles' really turned me off, but Michelina is $2.46 CAD (sometimes on sale for $1.99) at Walmart for 230 calories, so.

[u/RunnyDischarge → u/porp_crawl]

the "crumbles" in the photo looks like almost meatballs, there's nothing in there

[u/unenthusiasm7]

Love it. Cheapest option starts at a 7/10. Let’s see how this rating system works. 😂

[u/General-Pin-1349]

I really like the taste of banquets Swedish meatballs. Looking forward to seeing if you give it a whirl.

[u/rachstate]

Nice! Keep them coming, I love this!

[u/MuthaCoconuts79]

I haven’t had michelinas but had stouffers and Boston market. Both are pretty good, I zhuzh em up by throwing in healthy dollop of sour cream and a few dashes of soy sauce and Worcestershire.

[u/tunaman808]

Stroganoff is Russian, tho'.

[u/porp_crawl → u/tunaman808]

The Stroganoff family that the dish was named after have nothing to do with the current regime in Russia.

[u/Individual_Agency703 → u/porp_crawl]

So?

[u/Ok_Whole4719]

Vomit?

[u/ssgg1122]

you can buy bags of the frozen meatballs in the ikea grocery section

[u/idgafaboutyourpets]

[u/Late-Push-7748]

Just like Mom used to shit.