The Best Premade and Frozen Meals From H-E-B

Texas has plenty of culinary delights that locals are proud of and visitors come to try — think smoky barbecue, some of America’s best taquerias, and decadent chicken fried steak — and there’s one delicious destination that has an avid following throughout the Lone Star State: H-E-B.

Texans are passionate about this sprawling grocery chain, and after a visit to one of its warehouse-like spaces — after all, everything is bigger in Texas — it’s easy to understand why. From fresh flour tortillas that are made in-store daily to pre-marinated meats that make dinner easy, Tex-Mex specialties, and ready-to-eat items like chicken salad, the brand lives up to its slogan: “No store does more.” 

That same spirit carries over into its freezer aisles, where you’ll find a wide array of delicious frozen and pre-made meals that channel flavors from around the world, including plenty of Mexican- and Tex-Mex-inspired options, of course. Whether you’re heading to H-E-B every week or just visiting to get the complete Texas experience, these are some of the best meals to snag while there.

H-E-B Chicken Fajita Sheet Pan Meal

Fajitas are a Texas essential, and H-E-B makes it easy to enjoy them without firing up the grill or heading out to eat. The grocery chain’s selection of frozen sheet-pan meals includes a flavorful chicken fajita option that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. 

Each pack of the tender chicken breast meat, bell pepper, and onions tossed in fajita seasoning serves four people for just $9, making it a convenient and budget-friendly dinner. For the full fajita experience, pick up a pack of warm tortillas from H-E-B’s in-house bakery, along with some fresh salsa and a side of beans.

Mi Tienda Tamales 

The holiday season in Texas means one thing: tamales. And if you’re shopping at H-E-B, you don’t have to wait until December to enjoy the tender, masa-based bites. 

Tamales from H-E-B’s in-house Mi Tienda product line are available at the grocery store year-round. Customers can choose from a variety of tamales, including options filled with spicy pork, jalapeños and Oaxaca cheese, chicken with salsa verde, and more. During the holiday season, select H-E-B locations even offer preheated Mi Tienda tamales, ready to enjoy on the spot.

Central Market Neapolitan Pizza Crust with San Marzano Tomato Sauce

Gourmet grocery chain Central Market is owned by H-E-B, and as a result, you can find many of its high-quality, private-label items in H-E-B stores, like this Neapolitan-style pie. Crafted with ingredients sourced directly from Italy, the pizza’s simplicity lets its chewy crust and San Marzano tomato sauce shine.

For anyone craving something cheesy, the Central Market pizza line also includes richer options like a white pie topped with several cheeses, hazelnuts, and pesto.

H-E-B Poblano Chicken Lasagna with Cream Sauce

Why settle for standard lasagna when you can add a Texas twist? H-E-B’s Poblano Chicken Lasagna layers tender noodles with grilled chicken, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, corn, spinach, and roasted poblano peppers. 

A creamy, poblano-infused sauce is the finishing touch that ties it all together with a distinctly Southwestern flair. A single serving of the lasagna will cost around $3.50, and H-E-B offers a family-sized pack of the creamy pasta that serves four people for just $9.

George & Rubie’s Favorites Texas Gumbo with Sausage & Chicken 

Locals from Louisiana and Southeast Texas may point out that this isn’t a traditional gumbo, but the Tex-Mex-meets-Cajun meal is inarguably delicious. When George and Rubie Huerta set out to liven up the leftovers from their family’s beloved frijoles charros recipe, they developed something special that would eventually become a shopper favorite made exclusively for H-E-B. 

The Huertas’ frozen Texas Gumbo adds a little more Lone Star flavor to the Cajun classic, combining a dark, savory gumbo base with their signature stewed pinto beans, a kick of jalapeño, and smoky bacon.

Meal Simple by H-E-B Steakhouse Salmon & Shaved Brussels Sprouts

H-E-B has hundreds of oven-ready lunch and dinner options under its private-label Meal Simple line, including a standout Atlantic salmon filet that’s been dressed with steakhouse seasoning and paired with garlicky shaved brussels sprouts and bacon.

Unlike the typical premade chicken Caesar salad you’ll find at many supermarket chains, this offering tastes more creative while still delivering a protein boost and hearty greens that will fuel you through the rest of the day. (And if “steakhouse salmon” sounds expensive, don’t worry, this meal costs less than $8.)

H-E-B Chicken Massaman Curry

H-E-B’s frozen Massaman curry is an ideal item to keep on hand for dark winter evenings when you want to cozy up with something comforting and don’t feel like leaving the house. 

Tender chicken sits on a bed of fragrant jasmine rice, all smothered in a luxuriously spicy peanut butter curry sauce. The meal’s packaging recommends sprinkling some microgreens on top for a fresh finish, but even without a garnish, this easy dinner will make you wonder when you can head back to H-E-B to stock up on some more convenient meals.