Published: by Megan
Don't know what to make for dinner? I have 24 simple dinner ideas for you! Soget 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 quick, simple dinner ideas will inspire you.
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Slow Cooker
1. 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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2. 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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3. Easy Beef Enchiladas (These are loaded with meat!)
I love how easy these are to make. You cook a chuck roast with beef broth and a few spices in the slow cooker. Then, add the shredded beef to a tortilla with some cheese. Top everything off with your favorite enchilada sauce and more cheese for simple and delicious beef enchiladas!
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4. 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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Sandwiches & Wraps
5. Easy Weeknight Meatball Sub
These Easy Weeknight Meatball Subs are the ultimate comfort food scaled down to a balanced proportion sized.
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6. Sausage and Peppers Sandwich with Cheese
These are perfect for lazy nights. Cook your peppers and sausage on a sheet pan, add them to a bun, top with cheese, then toast in the oven. Easy and delicious.
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7. BBQ Brisket Sandwich
This BBQ Brisket Sandwich is an easy recipe perfect for a busy weeknight. You cook the BBQ Brisket in the slow cooker, then make it into a sandwich your family will love. I give you cooking tips and suggestions for toppings and sides.
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8. Bacon & Brie Grilled Cheese
This sourdough brie grilled cheese with bacon is the best thing to make for dinner. It has creamy brie, sharp cheddar cheese, savory bacon, and perfectly toasted sourdough bread.
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Cozy Comfort Food
9. Sheet Pan Pizza
Your whole family will love this easy and delicious sheet pan pizza recipe. You can use store-bought dough or make a quick 25-minute pizza dough.
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10. Carnitas Enchiladas
Don't let the name fool you. These Carnitas Enchiladas are pretty easy to make. The trick is cooking the pork in a slow cooker. It's easy, and the meat comes out moist and flavorful.
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11. Stovetop Beef Stew Without Wine
This classic Stovetop Beef Stew is made without wine and features tender chunks of beef and plenty of soft carrots and potatoes.
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12. Walking Taco Bake
This is a must-try if you're looking for a 35-minute one-pot pan meal. Walking Taco Bake has it all: hearty chili, melted cheese, crunchy corn chips, and all your favorite taco toppings.
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13. Chicken Enchiladas with Corn Tortillas
The best enchiladas are made with corn tortillas! And these might be the easiest chicken enchiladas since you make the shredded chicken in a slow cooker.
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14. 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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15. 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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Pasta
16. One Pot Pizza Pasta
This One Pot Pizza Pasta only takes 30 minutes, so it's is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also super customizable, so everyone in the family can fall in love with this easy dinner.
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17. Slumgullion (American Goulash)
Slumgullion, or American Goulash, is an easy and cheap meal you can cook all in one pot. It has ground beef, pasta, cheese, and thick tomato sauce.
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18. Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Mozzarella
This Meatless Baked Ziti only takes 10 minutes to prep. It has three kinds of cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella, and pecorino romano. This is about as simple as you can get.
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19. Easy Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna
Easy Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna is the perfect meal for a cozy night. It only has 7 ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to put together.
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Tacos & Burritos
20. Ground Beef Baked Tacos
These crispy ground beef tacos are an easy win. They only take 35 minutes to make, and everyone will love dipping these taco-quesadilla hybrids into salsa!
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21. Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
Inspired by Taco Bell, this copycat Cheesy Beanand Rice Burrito is easy to make, cheap, and so much better than the original.
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22. Baked Chimichanga
These are made with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa, and spices. Top it with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or pico de gallo. These crispy baked chicken chimichangas only take 10 minutes to get in the oven.
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23. Brisket Tacos
These slow cooker beef brisket tacos are super simple and easy to make. You just need a brisket, bbq sauce, a few spices and tortillas.
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24. Crispy Chicken Tacos
These are super easy to make. Use rotisserie chicken or make your own. These crispy tacos only take 30 minutes to make and are great with salsa or guacamole!
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Toni Gibson says
My family loved the slumgullion!! It will be put in the mix often!
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