Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Dinner Recipes
Delicious dinners for beef, chicken, vegetarian, seafood, fish, pork, ham and more main dishes. No need for fast food or dining out with these tasty dinners! Whether you are looking for dinner party recipes, healthy dinners, or quick and easy main dishes we have lots of recipes to choose from.
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Slow Cooker Wild Rice Chili
40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken
Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
Made with eggs, milk, ground beef, onion, salt, cheddar cheese, Bisquick
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Fish Stew
Snapper or flounder in a white wine broth with tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini nails the balance between warming, hearty soup and light, veggie-based meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fried Chicken Gizzards
Fried chicken gizzards are a Southern staple. One of the best things about fried chicken gizzards is that they are relatively inexpensive and can be cooked up quickly and easily.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Blue Ribbon Tomato And Green Bean Shepherd's Pie
Any shepherd's pie recipe that takes the ribbon at a county fair is worth making. This one keeps it simple, with mashed potatoes and cheddar to top off...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Brined And Hickory Smoked Turkey
Turkey is brined in a mixture of apple juice, brown sugar, salt, oranges, ginger, cloves, garlic, and bay leaves. To further enhance the flavor it's cooked in a...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
A classic Cuban dish, made easy thanks to your crockpot. Slow cooked, well-seasoned skirt steak brings some Cuban flair to your kitchen.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
French Country Pot Pie
The creamy garlic-dijon sauce is the secret that ties these individual pot pies together, both in flavors and textures. Rich havarti is the perfect choice of cheese, but Monterey...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Taco Rice
If you're making a batch of rice for tacos, burritos, or salads, you owe it to yourself to jazz it up a bit. This variety is plenty zesty thanks to taco seasoning and diced tomatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Eyes Of Texas Casserole
Ham, macaroni and crunchy corn chips turn them into a scrumptious casserole that would belong on any table in the Lone Star state. If you want to be really true to Texas, make a...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caucus Club's Sauteed Lake Perch
Made with lake perch, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, egg, half and half, clarified butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Oxtail Stew
The crockpot is perfect for this stew because oxtails need a long cooking time with low heat to become tender.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Seafood Salad Sandwiches
Treat yourself to these tasty sandwiches, loaded with tender crab, shrimp, or lobster. This recipe provides a delicious seafood fix in just a few minutes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chimichangas
Slow-cooked pork is the key to this simple yet delicious recipe for Tex-Mex style chimichangas. Pork, salsa, and cheese-filled flour tortillas are deep-fried and served...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chinese Meatballs
Tender Asian-style meatballs made with a combination of pork and shrimp and served with steamed napa cabbage
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Drumstick Skillet with Rice
Looking for a quick and easy dinner? Chicken drumsticks are browned and then simmered in a flavorful rice and vegetable mixture.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sloppy Joe Freezer Mix
What is easier than sloppy joes? Sloppy joes made ahead of time. Freeze the saucy ground beef mixture, and when ready to cook just heat, and eat.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applesauce Meatballs
Looking for tender meatballs? Applesauce is the secret ingredient that keeps these meatballs soft. Simmering them in the tangy sauce gives them extra flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot And Spicy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepperoni Stromboli
A stromboli is a type of turnover filled with various meats, cheeses and vegetables. This version is made easy by using frozen bread dough for the turnover dough.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Broccoli and shrimp cooked in garlic and teriyaki is a great way to try out stir-frying. Once you've got the technique down, switch up the veggies and sauces to find your...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish Neapolitan
Simmering the fish in aromatic, basil-infused tomato juice makes it flaky and delicious while keeping dinner oil-free.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Seafood Stew
Made with large shrimp, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, bay leaf, tomatoes with green chiles, tomatoes, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
Don't let beef take up the whole stroganoff spotlight. Change it up: chicken works just as well with a creamy mushroom sauce over some egg noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary
Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Fiesta Rice Bake
Made with cream of chicken soup, paprika, water, salsa, corn, rice, instant rice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Make Ahead Spinach Manicotti
How about cheesy spinach manicotti for some make-ahead magic? Shells stuffed with spinach, spices, and three different cheeses are perfect for night-before prep or...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
All-American Meat Loaf
Nothing says classic comfort food like a good, old-fashioned helping of meat loaf topped with a homemade tangy glaze.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Tot Pie
A tasty kid-friendly casserole made with cooked chicken or turkey, mixed vegetables, chicken soup, and topped with tater tots. Grownup-friendly too.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Shaved Pork Loin Sandwich with Caramelized Onions
Tender roast pork is topped with zesty caramelized onions and served on toasted buns. How can you go wrong?
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Bangkok Thai's Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry
Made with canola or soy oil, garlic, boneless chicken breast, Thai chile, fresh lemongrass, coconut milk, palm sugar or granulated sugar, fish sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Philly Cheese Steak Pizza
The delicious, melty cheese steak with its grilled peppers and onions and the crispiness of a quick-fired pizza crust. A match made in food heaven.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Award Winning Chili
Made with jalapeno pepper, poblano peppers, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, ancho chiles, chile negros, New Mexico chile, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pineapple Cheese Squares
Pineapple cheese toast is an easy snack, appetizer, or even breakfast food. It's perfect anytime you're in the mood for something cheesy and tropical.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Fajitas with Tequila
Tequila in the marinade gives these tender skirt steak fajitas a little extra punch.
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Houston's Veggie Burgers
Patties made from black beans, brown rice, and plenty of spices put the stereotype of bland, dry veggie burgers to rest.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon, Onion, And Cheddar Stuffed Burgers
Putting toppings on top of your burger is so last year. How about throwing all those fried onions and all that cheese inside the patty for an explosion of...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Cadillac Ranch Chili
Cadillac Ranch serves this chili on their nachos but it's just as good served by itself (or topped with cheese, green onions, sour cream!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce
Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Chicken Fajitas
Flour tortillas stuffed with a cheesy mixture of chicken, peppers, and onions are a consistent crowd pleaser, especially with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican-Style Pork Stew
This wonderful Mexican-style stew is made with boneless pork ribs are slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, hominy, chili powder, and oregano.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Almond Boneless Chicken (Wor Su Gai)
Made with chicken fat or butter, soy sauce, chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, flour, baking powder, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Company Steak With Mushroom-Onion Topping
What's better than a perfectly cooked steak? One with this delicious mushroom and onion topping!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Dave And Buster's Cheeseburger Pizza
Tastes just like a cheeseburger! This copycat recipe from Dave And Buster's restaurant is made with a fresh pizza crust, topped with cheeseburger-like...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Shepherd's Pie With Leftover Beef
Leftovers don't have to be boring. This shepherd's pie is a tasty way to take your roast beef from drab to fab in no time at all.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Open-Faced Reuben Sandwiches
Whip up a batch of open-faced Reubens and watch them disappear faster than your willingness to share. It's rye, it's tangy, it's cheesy goodness, no secrets here.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Bigos
When it comes to Slavic cuisine, Bigos is definitely one of the most iconic and beloved dishes. This slow cooker version follows tradition with cabbage, sauerkraut, and a variety of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Everything Jambalaya
Made with andouille sausage, onion, celery, green bell pepper, bay leaf, cayenne pepper sauce, all-purpose flour, diced tomatoes, chicken stock or broth, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Nothing like a creamy spread of avocado to add to your sandwich especially when paired with juicy tomatoes, crispy sourdough bread, and savory roast chicken.
Time: under 30 minutes
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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