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Main Dish Recipes

Add a pinch of fun to your next meal with these beloved main course recipe ideas. Meat and potatoes? You bet! But it doesn’t stop there…

My Mom's Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing

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By Robyn Bruce
My mom is 91 years old now. But through the years, when I was a ...
(36 ratings)
A tray of Crock Pot Baked Ziti.

Crock Pot Baked Ziti

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By Amanda Michelle
Threw this together the other night for dinner. It was really good! Leftovers were ...
(2 ratings)
Grilled Sesame Flank Steak on a cutting board.

Grilled Sesame Flank Steak

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By Scott Anderson
Flank steak is a delicious cut of beef and is often stuffed or rolled, yet ...
(8 ratings)
A skillet filled with Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper.

Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper

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By Kim Kelemen
This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste ...
(2 ratings)
Italian Meat Sauce on a bed of spaghetti.

Italian Meat Sauce

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By Dan Clark
This is our favorite Italian Meat Sauce, been making it for about 10 years now. ...
(5 ratings)
Crispy and delicious panko crusted pork chops resting before cutting.

Aunt Squishy's Teryaki Panko Pork Chops

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By Lynsee Gilbert
Tangy teriyaki marinated pork chops fried with panko breading go great with pretty much any ...

Steak Stir Fry With Bok Choy

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By Barbara Lentz
Don't clean out the wok after each item cooks. All the flavors come together for ...
So yummy

Poultry Essentials: Sesame Chicken Thighs

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By Andy Anderson !
Here is an easy/peasy recipe that can be made in a single pan. The overnight ...
A slice of chicken pot pie on a white plate.

The Best Chicken Pot Pie Ever!

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By Martha Ray Deen
I get a request from my family to make this dish at LEAST once a ...
(47 ratings)
So yummy

Air Fryer Essentials: Crispy Asian Beef On Rice

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By Andy Anderson !
In this recipe, the beef is air fried to crispy perfection, and then simmered in ...

Pan Seared Chicken Thighs W Hoisin Sesame Sauce

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By Barbara Lentz
Great tasting tender chicken thighs

~ Ip Egg Roll Bowl ( Keto) ~

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By Cassie *
Been making this delicious dish for 2 years now and is one of my all ...
(1 rating)
Inside of the Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti.

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

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By Betty Graves
Cream cheese and spaghetti. Wow! One of my favorite ingredients to cook with is cream ...
(20 ratings)
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes on a toasted roll.

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

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By Anthony Nicometi Jr
I've seen the idea for this on Pinterest. But It lacked onions and peppers, It ...
(3 ratings)
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cubed Steak with gravy.

Melt-in-your-mouth Cubed Steaks

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By Barbara J. Lumb
I don't have exact measurements, as some steaks are larger, smaller, thinner, thicker...I typically buy ...
(13 ratings)
This Shrimp Fried Rice recipes comes together in less than thirty minutes and tastes so much better than takeout. I love to serve it with Sweet Pork Dumplings and Crab Rangoon.  Be sure to read my helpful tips on making this recipe.

Shrimp Fried Rice

Beth Pierce avatar
By Beth Pierce
My family just loves stir fry. Now make it fried rice with shrimp and ...
(2 ratings)
Grandma's Beef Stroganoff served over noodles.

Grandma's Beef Stroganoff

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By Jennifer Utley
Long-time family favorite!!! This was my grandma's recipe and passed down from to mom then ...
(3 ratings)
Two pieces of Homemade Manicotti on a plate.

Homemade Manicotti

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By Alice May Matulevich
I make these ahead of time. Freeze on cookie sheets and then place in Ziploc ...
(1 rating)
A bit dish of Poor Man's Beef Stroganoff over egg noodles.

Poor Man's Beef Stroganoff

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By Erica Wiley
This beef stroganoff is so good on a cold winter night.
(9 ratings)
Crock Pot Beef Roast ready to be served.

Crock Pot Beef Roast

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By Jackie Messina
This is a delicious and VERY easy roast to make. My family and I love ...
(3 ratings)
Beef Bourguignon served over noodles.

Beef Bourguignon

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By Lynette !
I love this served over a mound of mashed potatoes or buttered noodles. Feel ...
(7 ratings)
One Skillet Savory Beef Tips and Gravy combines beef tenderloin, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a rich creamy gravy that is lightly seasoned.

One Skillet Beef Tips And Gravy

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By Beth Pierce
One Skillet Savory Beef Tips and Gravy combines beef tenderloin, mushrooms, onions and garlic in ...
A slice of Cheeseburger Casserole on a plate with pickles.

Cheeseburger Casserole

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By Kathy Cromer
A great cheeseburger without the bottom bun which means fewer carbs, right? We loved this, ...
(7 ratings)
Baked Mostaccioli with gooey cheese.

Baked Mostaccioli

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By Beth Pierce
This is not your lunch ladies mostaccioli! Or your wedding day mostaccioli. This ...
(1 rating)
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