Don't know what to make for dinner? I have 24 simple dinner ideas for you! So get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones with these hassle-free and tasty weeknight dinners. Let's make dinnertime a breeze!
Whether you're a cooking novice or a seasoned pro, these simple dinner ideas will inspire you.
1. Easy Weeknight Meatball Sub
These Easy Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food scaled down to a balanced proportion size.
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2. 30-Minute Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
You only need a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to make this cozy, comforting sandwich.
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3. Walking Taco Bake
Walking Taco Casserole combines everything you love about Frito chili pie in an easy-to-make dish that's a perfect weeknight dinner idea!
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4. Ground Beef Baked Tacos
These Crispy Ground Beef Tacos are an easy weeknight win. They only take 35 minutes to make, and everyone will love dipping them in salsa, queso, or guacamole!
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5. One Pot Creamy Ground Beef Pasta
If you need a quick and easy go-to recipe for pasta night, this One-Pot Creamy Beef Pasta is PERFECT. Pair it with Texas toast for a super cozy meal that will have you going back for seconds.
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6. Sheet Pan Pizza
7. Italian Beef Sandwich
These Italian Beefs include melty cheese, piles of shredded beef, bell peppers, tangy pepperoncini, and a broth that you'll want to drench your sandwich in!
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8. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Easy and simple Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos take no time to throw together and always come out delicious!
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9. Ultimate Sloppy Joes
Savory ground beef, melty cheese, and sautéed veggies come together in a quick, flavorful sauce for the perfect weeknight meal.
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10. Easy Beef Enchiladas (These are loaded with meat!)
Tender and juicy shredded beef wrapped in a tortilla and smothered in enchilada sauce and melted cheese. These tex-mex enchiladas are easy, simple, and delicious.
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11. Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
This Easy Beef Ragu only takes 15 minutes to prep, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef cooks in a slow cooker with sauce, then served over pasta and topped with parmesan cheese.
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12. Crispy Chicken Tacos
These Crispy Shredded Chicken Tacos have become a family favorite. They only take 30 minutes to make, and everyone will love dipping them in salsa, queso, and guacamole!
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13. Slumgullion (American Goulash)
This one-pot American Goulash with cheese is the ultimate cozy comfort food, perfect for cold nights when you need something warm, hearty, and satisfying.
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14. Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
This Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl recipe combines juicy chicken fajitas with a delicious rice bowl and a dash of sour cream and avocado.
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15. Lazy Ravioli Lasagna
This easy shortcut lasagna uses store-bought cheese ravioli instead of noodles. Just assemble and bake! its so easy.
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16. Baked Chimichanga
Baked Chimichanga is an easier version of your favorite Mexican restaurant dish. These are made with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, and spices
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17. Homemade Hamburger Helper
Easy Homemade Hamburger helper is ready in 35 minutes and is still a one-skillet meal!
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18. Mini Meatloafs
Mini muffin tin meatloaves are easy to make and have the perfect meatloaf-to-glaze ratio-great for a quick weeknight meal!
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19. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs are bursting with flavor and only takes 30 minutes to make. This is an easy and healthy weeknight dinner you have to try!
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20. Mississippi Pot Roast
Tender, juicy, slow-cooked beef roast packed with rich, tangy flavor from ranch seasoning, au jus, and pepperoncini-perfect for an effortless, comforting meal.
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21. Southwest Baked Chicken Tenderloins
20 Minute Southwest Chicken Tenderloins are easy to make and have a nice spicy smokey flavor! They are perfect on their own or in a salad or warp.
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22. Easy Oven Baked Chipotle BBQ Ribs
This is one of those super easy Sunday dinners you can toss in the oven and let cook while you check off your to-do list.
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23. BBQ Chicken Flatbread
24. One-Pot Pizza Pasta
All the flavors of pizza-sausage, pepperoni, melty cheese-in a cozy, one-pot pasta that's perfect for weeknights.
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TANYA says
Missing link to the last recipe, one pot pizza pasta.
Megan Torres says
I just fixed it, thank you for letting me know!
Molly Lester says
This is the only thread of recipes that I’ve seen and have used almost every day of the week. Usually there’s a large thread of recipes and you can maybe use one. These are actually easy and super good. Thank you!!!!
Toni Gibson says
My family loved the slumgullion!! It will be put in the mix often!