QuickDinnerIdeas

Over 20 quick, budget-friendly, and healthy dinner recipes you can make today!

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 Tacos

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 Pasta

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.

Beef Chili

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.

Cheesy Casserole

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.

Chicken Stir Fry

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.

Lentil Soup

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

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.