Omaha Steaks sells beef, pork, poultry, seafood, sides and desserts by mail. Everything is frozen, vacuum-sealed and shipped in an insulated cooler, most often as a combo package or gift box.
An Omaha Steaks order goes well when you choose cuts that suit how you cook, work out the real per-steak price inside a package, and plan freezer space and thawing time before the box arrives.
Which Omaha Steaks cut to choose
Filet mignon is the tenderest cut and the most popular Omaha Steaks gift. It is lean, so it has a mild flavor and suits people who dislike fat.
Ribeye has the most marbling and the strongest beef flavor. It is forgiving on a hot grill because the fat keeps it juicy.
Top sirloin is leaner and firmer, with good flavor for the price. It is the everyday Omaha Steaks steak.
New York strip sits between ribeye and sirloin: a firm bite, a fat cap on one side and plenty of flavor.
Omaha Steaks also sells higher-grade lines, such as its Private Reserve range, and dry-aged options. They cost noticeably more. Reserve them for occasions when someone who cares about steak is eating.
Reading an Omaha Steaks package
Most of the Omaha Steaks catalog is sold as combo packages: a few steaks with burgers, sides, potatoes and a dessert. The headline package price looks good, but the value depends on what fills it.
Count the steaks and note their weight in ounces. Two 5 oz filets and a stack of burgers are a very different package from four 8 oz ribeyes.
Work out the price per steak ounce after ignoring the extras you would not buy on their own. That number lets you compare an Omaha Steaks package with a single-cut box honestly.
Packages often include "free" add-ons, such as extra burgers or a gift. They are genuinely useful if you would eat them, and just freezer filler if you would not.
Shipping and the cooler
Omaha Steaks ships in a foam cooler packed with dry ice. It is designed to keep the food frozen through transit even if you are not home when it arrives.
Bring the box in on the day it arrives and move the food straight to the freezer. Some partial softening at the edges is normal; food that is still cold to the touch can typically be refrozen, but check Omaha Steaks' own guidance.
Never handle dry ice with bare hands, and let it evaporate outdoors in a ventilated space. Keep it away from children and pets.
Shipping fees and delivery speed depend on the order value and destination. Check the current Omaha Steaks shipping terms, and order gifts early before the holidays.
Thawing and cooking frozen steaks
Thaw Omaha Steaks in the refrigerator, still in the vacuum pack, for roughly a day. A cold-water bath in the sealed pack is quicker when you forget.
Pat the steak dry before seasoning. A dry surface browns properly; a wet one steams.
Use a meat thermometer. Thin Omaha Steaks filets overcook fast, and a reading is more reliable than time on the grill.
Rest the steak for a few minutes before cutting. Sliced too soon, the juices end up on the board.
Omaha Steaks as a gift
Omaha Steaks is a common corporate and holiday gift. Confirm the recipient will be home, or has a freezer with space, before sending a large cooler.
Choose a delivery date rather than "as soon as possible" when gifting. A box landing while the recipient is away can spoil.
Gift packages usually leave the price off the packing slip. Check the gift message options at Omaha Steaks checkout.
Where the Omaha Steaks savings are
All three Omaha Steaks codes are dollar amounts, so they are worth the most on a basket just over the minimum. $35 off a $160 order is a 22% saving; on a $400 order it is under 9%.
The $30 and $20 Omaha Steaks codes need a $159 subtotal and are limited to one use per customer. Build the order to just clear that line rather than padding it far above.
Codes usually cannot be combined with each other, and some Omaha Steaks packages are already heavily reduced. Compare the package's sale price with the code applied against a different package at full price.
Omaha Steaks sales tend to be deepest around Father's Day and the winter holidays. If you can wait, order then.
Common questions
How long do Omaha Steaks last in the freezer?
Vacuum-sealed and kept frozen, they keep for many months. Check the guidance on the Omaha Steaks site for each product.
Can I refreeze Omaha Steaks that softened in transit?
Food that is still very cold or has ice crystals is generally fine to refreeze. If it has warmed up, contact Omaha Steaks.
Are Omaha Steaks packages better value than single cuts?
Only if you want the extras. Compare the price per steak ounce.
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