Today’s take on the old multicourse meal in the foil tray.

Winner: Marie Callender’s Beef Salisbury Steak & Gravy, $3.50

The gravy accompanying the moist, surprisingly tasty meat was rich, peppery, and not oversalted like most packaged gravies. The red-skinned potato wedges were excellent, and bits of bacon gave the almost-crisp green beans a pleasing smoky flavor.

Runner-up: Boston Market Country Fried Chicken, $4

“It really tastes like Boston Market,” said a tester who grew up on the chain’s takeout. The chicken patty was tender and juicy, with a crisp, ungreasy coating and “nicely seasoned” country-style gravy. The mashed potatoes weren’t watery like most of the others that were tested. Even the glazed peas and carrots were delicious.