Quick and easy recipes are crucial for those nights when you just. can't. even. I know what it's like to need to put dinner on the table and have no energy to even think about it.
You're not alone. And there IS a solution.
These three simple recipes are my favorite quick and easy go-to dinners for nights like that. I try to always keep the ingredients in the pantry so I won't even need to run to the store.
I can't even count the number of times these easy dinner recipes have saved me.
Yes, It's a dip. But it's also one of the most delicious quick, and easy meals you will enjoy serving. On its own, it has protein, dairy and vegetables, plus grain in the chips you serve it with. You can amp up the protein if you want by adding a layer of leftover chicken, roast beef or taco meat. Use the taco toppings and veggies your family loves best. Delish!
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If you've ever enjoyed walking tacos, this casserole is the same ingredients in a sit-down dinner. One of our most popular quick and easy dinners. It's deliciously beefy, cheesy, savory goodness and loaded with vegetables. Walking Taco Casserole is simple to make and gets rave reviews wherever we serve it.
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This Pepper Steak recipe is a weeknight dinner dream! Who needs takeout or delivery when you can make it faster at home? So delicious! Savory strips of steak and tender-crisp bell peppers are coated in an umami burst of flavor as you stir-fry them with onions, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice, and you're set!
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A Sloppy Joe Recipe packed with knock-your-socks-off flavor! It's quick and easy, but it also tastes amazing! It has a subtle sweetness from caramelly dark brown sugar and savory goodness from the beef, onion and all-purpose seasoning. Then, just as you're thinking how delicious it is, you get that little kick of heat on the back of your tongue. Boom! Seriously, guys, these are THE best sloppy joes!
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Egg Roll Bowls are a scrumptiously simple way to get a balanced, colorful and flavorful meal on the table for the whole family. You can prepare it more quickly than you can get Chinese food delivered! It's perfectly fluffy rice, covered in my simple egg roll filling and drizzled with the world's greatest 5-Minute Stir-Fry and Dipping Sauce. Grain, protein, veggies and sauce for the win! You can't lose with this recipe. Your family will ask for this easy meal over and over again.
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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are crispy, tender, juicy and flavorful. Make them fresh with 4 everyday ingredients, and they'll still be on the table in under 30 minutes! You can't beat a scrumptious, kid-friendly recipe that is loved by adults, too. Enjoy delicious "fried" chicken in under 30 minutes with no greasy mess! No Air fryer? No Problem! I provide instructions for both oven and stovetop cooking, too.
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This Tuna Melt Open Face Sandwich recipe is a delicious tuna salad meal with melty cheese and fresh tomato! It's creamy, delicious tuna salad, and all dressed up for company. My delicious tuna melt is piled onto a piece of toasted garlic bread and dripping with a blend of melted Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. It's topped off with a thin slice of gorgeous garden tomato, some coarse salt, cracked pepper and minced parsley. Absolute heaven!
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This bold-flavored, hearty and cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe is one you'll definitely want in your regular meal rotation. It's super easy, has only 5 ingredients and is quick to prep and get in the oven. Plus, this enchilada bake can easily be frozen and baked later. Great for meal prepping, potlucks and family dinners. Perfect for tailgating and Super Bowl Sunday. Mix it up on Taco Tuesday or any other night you need easy dinner in a hurry!
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A hot and comforting sandwich meal that can be ready in minutes using leftovers and ready-made mashed potatoes. Your family will love this scrumptious and hearty dinner. You'll know how easy and quick it is, but they won't have too. Leftovers are your friend! And this delicious dinner is the proof. It's just as good with leftover chicken or turkey as roast beef, so use what you have on hand.
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