Back-to-school schedules are busy, but our marinated options make getting dinner on the table easy.
Sometimes the best weeknight dinner is as simple as picking up something delicious, throwing it on the grill, adding a couple of easy sides, and sitting down to eat.
That’s exactly why our marinated section is the perfect match for your busy back-to-school schedule. Our marinated options are already packed with flavor, so there’s no need to spend an hour prepping dinner. Just grab what you need, fire up the grill and enjoy.
Here are a few easy back-to-school dinner ideas featuring our marinated options that make getting dinner on the table a whole lot easier.
1. Marinated Short Ribs
Whether you’re in the mood for beef or pork, our marinated short ribs make a seriously good dinner with very little effort.
Throw them on the grill for a couple minutes per side, add a couple of simple sides, and you’re done.
Serve short ribs with:
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Steamed or grilled broccoli
- Rice or roasted potatoes
- Simple cucumber salad
You can’t go wrong with making extra short ribs and using the leftovers in rice bowls, sandwiches, or tacos the next day.
2. Marinated Chicken Kabobs
Our marinated chicken kabobs are already assembled and ready to go on the grill, making them an easy option for busy nights. Pair them with a couple easy sides and you’ve got a healthy meal.
Serve chicken kabobs with:
- Rice or couscous
- Greek salad
- Pita bread
- Hummus
- Grilled vegetables
3. Marinated Beef Kabobs
Prefer beef over chicken? Our marinated beef kabobs are another easy option that is packed with flavor.
They’re great for those nights when you want something hearty but don’t want to spend a lot of time prepping.
Serve beef kabobs with:
- Garlic butter rice
- Grilled zucchini or asparagus
- Greek salad
- Roasted potatoes
- Garlic bread
4. Marinated Flank Steak
Our marinated flank steak is pre-marinated and ready for the grill. Once it’s cooked, slice it against the grain and serve it with a few easy sides.
Serve flank steak with:
- Roasted potatoes
- Grilled asparagus
- Corn on the cob
- Simple green salad
- Garlic bread
Have leftovers? Slice the steak thin and use it for sandwiches, salads, tacos, or steak bowls the next day.
5. Marinated Chicken Breasts
For a truly simple family dinner, it’s hard to beat marinated chicken breasts.
Throw them on the grill and pair them with practically any side you already have in the fridge.
Serve chicken breast with:
- Baked potatoes
- Rice pilaf
- Green beans
- Caesar salad
- Grilled vegetables
This is a healthy meal that the whole family will love.
6. Marinated Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are flavorful, juicy and great for grilling. Our marinade make them even easier. If you’ve made every chicken breast recipe under the sun this summer, give our chicken thighs a try.
Serve chicken thighs with:
- Coconut or jasmine rice
- Grilled pineapple
- Broccoli
- Cucumber salad
- Roasted sweet potatoes
7. Marinated Tri-Tip
When you’re feeding a crowd or just want leftovers for the week, marinated tri-tip is an amazing option.
Put your tri-tip on the grill, let it cook to perfection, slice it up, and suddenly you have the base for several meals.
Serve with:
- Baked or roasted potatoes
- Grilled vegetables
- Green salad
- Garlic bread
- Macaroni salad
And don’t forget the leftovers. Tri-tip is excellent sliced into sandwiches, chopped into salads, or added to a rice bowl for an easy lunch or meal prep the next day.
Make Back-to-School Dinners Easier With Gartner’s
We know weeknights can get busy. Between work, school, practices, errands, and everything else on the calendar, spending an hour prepping dinner isn’t always realistic.
That’s why our marinated options are ready to make dinner easy.
Pick up your favorite marinated chicken, beef, pork, kabobs, flank steak, or tri-tip from Gartner’s Country Meat Market in Portland, take it home, throw it on the grill, add a couple of simple sides, and enjoy!