If you’re a beef enthusiast looking for hassle-free dinner options, you’re in for a treat. These 15 one-pot dinners are designed to satisfy your cravings while keeping cleanup to a minimum. From hearty stews to savory skillet meals, each recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for any night of the week.
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Easy Meat Sauce
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My grandparents would let this meat sauce recipe gently simmer for hours on Sunday morning. The long, slow cook thickened the texture and enriched the flavors of this delicious, old fashioned recipe.
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Honey Chipotle Steak and Potatoes
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Transform a basic steak and potatoes dish with a modern, spicy twist with seasoned potatoes tender steak bites. Everything comes together in one pan, making it a convenient and flavorful option for dinner.
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Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks
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Cooking ribeye steak in the air fryer is a time-saver, with prep taking about 10 minutes. Using just four additional ingredients, this method delivers a quick, flavorful steak without the need for a grill, perfect for busy weeknights.
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One Pot Steak and Black Beans Chili
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This steak and black beans chili recipe is versatile and easy. Cook it on the stovetop in a single pan, or use a slow cooker or Instant Pot. You can even make it vegetarian by leaving out the meat.
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Steak in the Air Fryer
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Using an air fryer to cook steak provides a grilled flavor without the hassle of firing up the grill. It’s a practical method for achieving a delicious steak quickly and easily, and with very little to clean up afterwards.
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Easy Beef Stew
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This beef stew is perfect for a cozy dinner. It’s simple to prepare and makes for a hearty meal, ideal for a satisfying dinner tonight. Plus, it’s made it one pot, which makes it even easier to pull together.
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Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole
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Made in a cast iron skillet, this one-pan cheesy cabbage beef casserole is both easy and delicious. It’s a comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy, especially those looking to eat low carb.
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Guinness Beef Stew
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Guinness Beef Stew recipe is loaded with tender beef and veggies. The gravy has a deep, rich flavor. It all comes together in one pot that you can serve tonight and then freeze leftovers for another dinner.
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Meatball Pasta Bake
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For a simple and tasty meal, try this meatball casserole that you’ll bake in a single dish. Just dump the ingredients into one pan, stir, and bake. It’s an easy way to enjoy a comforting dish.
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Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs
![Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with basil.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cast-iron-keto-meatballs.jpg)
These juicy, homemade keto meatballs are incredibly easy to make in just one cast iron pan. Ready in less than 30 minutes on the stovetop, they offer a quick and convenient dinner option.
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Cheeseburger Chowder
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Enjoy this old-fashioned Cheeseburger Chowder made entirely in one pot. Combining browned beef, sautéed veggies, milk, and cheddar, it’s a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any night.
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Italian Meatball Soup
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Delight in the richness of Italian Meatball Soup, a flavorful dish made in one pot. It is brimming with hearty meatballs and a savory broth. This is sure to become a fall classic in your kitchen.
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Easy Creamy Taco Soup
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This creamy Taco Soup, with its Mexican flavors, is made entirely in one pot on the stove. Gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly, it’s a hearty comfort food that’s easy to prepare.
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Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot
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This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the perfect one-pot dinner when you’re in a hurry. Also known as Hungarian goulash, this low-carb stew is rich and hearty with tender, juicy meat that everyone will love.
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Taco Rice Skillet
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This easy one-dish taco rice skillet dinner is ready in about 20 minutes. With only eight simple ingredients, it’s a tasty family dinner that cooks entirely in one pan. Guaranteed to have everyone asking for seconds.
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