Quick & Easy Recipes for Dinner
Explore quick meals for dinner, easy ideas for supper tonight, and delicious recipes for two made with everyday ingredients. Find your next favorite ground beef dinner, healthy meal, or budget-friendly recipe for busy nights.
Quick Beef Tacos
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Calories: 400
Ingredients: Ground beef, taco seasoning, taco shells, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream.
Instructions: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 5 mins. Spoon into taco shells and top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Calories: 420
Ingredients: Pasta, heavy cream, canned tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, basil, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Cook pasta. In another pan, sauté garlic, add tomatoes and cream. Simmer 10 mins, stir in parmesan and basil. Combine with drained pasta and serve warm.
Easy One-Pot Beef Chili
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Calories: 520
Ingredients: Ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic in oil, add beef and brown. Add tomatoes, beans, spices, and simmer 30 mins. Adjust seasoning. Serve with sour cream or shredded cheese.
Hamburger Potato Casserole
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Calories: 680
Ingredients: Ground beef, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, onion, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown beef with onions. In a baking dish, layer thin potato slices, beef mix, and soup mixture. Top with cheese. Bake covered for 30 mins, then uncover and bake 15 mins until golden.
Healthy Chicken Veggie Stir-Fry
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Calories: 350
Ingredients: Chicken breast, bell peppers, broccoli, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, sesame seeds.
Instructions: Slice chicken and vegetables. Sauté chicken until browned, add veggies and sauce. Stir-fry 10 mins until veggies are crisp-tender. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with rice.
Simple Red Lentil Soup
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Calories: 300
Ingredients: Red lentils, carrot, onion, garlic, cumin, broth, olive oil, lemon juice.
Instructions: Sauté onion, garlic, carrot in oil. Add lentils and broth. Simmer 20-25 mins. Blend for smooth texture (optional). Add lemon juice before serving.
Mini Meatloaf Muffins
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Calories: 450
Ingredients: Ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients, shape into muffin tin, top with ketchup. Bake at 375°F for 25 mins. Serve with mashed potatoes or a salad.