{"id":241504,"date":"2025-09-17T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=241504"},"modified":"2025-09-17T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T03:10:02","slug":"14-lazy-weeknight-dinner-ideas","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/241504\/14-lazy-weeknight-dinner-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Lazy Weeknight Dinner Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having one of those don\u2019t feel like cooking kind of days? These fix-it and forget-it recipes are here to save the day when preparing an elaborate meal isn&#8217;t in the cards. Super easy with minimal prep work, if you make any of these lazy weeknight dinner ideas, you won\u2019t have to stand over a stovetop for an hour to make a meal. With little effort, you\u2019ll have a family-approved recipe that is sure to please everyone\u2019s taste buds. So, get ready to Pinch these pastas, tacos, casseroles, and more dinner recipes!<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6215880736243712 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/homemade-cheesy-italian-hamburger-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/q7N87pIAQfUER8qX-zajLzcTLvDqxg3tYzdhVdn3l62-ehWbnmX0mTLGT7CkGTnDTWAnTlrmSYWRfiOh2--aVg8AZjAwtQ7E8UQOfg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KIM KELEMEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CUBA, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/f1FglRl2v56G72a1cWzwVAJipa2ICCqTMCpAWDhF-JcVVlAQ_aklHqx2k3WljV02FA_ezFUaxr4tKysnT5edYk68tMYmxR9o6UzpMCxW=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/homemade-cheesy-italian-hamburger-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Cheesy Italian Hamburger Helper<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is so much better than the stuff out of the box. You can taste all of the flavors and can modify it to your own liking. There will be minimal preservatives as well.&#8221; &#8211; Kim<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3lirXx4uZ54oSKrZ_Li1Lf4gCHgAdnqqEztYj3Xrin1QLqBhVbFu4tBeO-hxrRDC99FEYM9l3AhtHR0ZSl4cv3EwRF5FkGF5RWGvf_s\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JILL COOKS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SUNSHINE STATE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NJdMmF8QJW8dIxU0hIQpSnWJjgcfZ6AJr2CqPKZhu9TIQ-yssa4MX-zv9LM2GczsK8tKRTs_rgbf1sKcnByRY2Hlg_FpUwk3SKPbC-Y=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-chicken\/fix-it-and-forget-it-creamy-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix It and Forget It Creamy Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I just love my slow cooker. This makes a great summer meal. No need to heat up the kitchen with the oven.&#8221; &#8211; Jill<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-spaghetti-13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fQHqszWa1iqGuh5horKbWnpQEDLqulcrOD4d4cFs3rVX285XQOzyGuUPSDMj6rurnyj3yIiV70iDD-1ULv3456NkUKRJNocDoibfHWXrlrUDK9gGLgp-IQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEANNE BENAVIDEZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ODESSA, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_xp7W85iRl82IOZjeDogBGsHUqwhMp6t3y8m9wWy0Dm88Rh1ghZF6HrFmMfZGUCuqa7ZaV8IST5JSCP_dEqZqLwszL8M_q4RqNXHO3Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/chicken-spaghetti-13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken Spaghetti<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a great comfort dish. My sister gave me the recipe, and I tweaked it to fit my family&#8217;s taste. My friends also request this when we have potluck dinners. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with a salad and hot garlic bread. You&#8217;ll be a hit with everyone.&#8221; &#8211; Jeanne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/chickin-lickin-good-pork-chops.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ce30Qd3QDlSQi5ReLaHrnnH6TG1KvXNRAqX07EVntXZeuq6Te92lf626IPsUuyao9MB-FwDWeW0x9W35gsgRwlaba63k5c7uANupVOo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BERNICE MOSTELLER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CASAR, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jP1FamvuYCn7KDqG4FQI8cLu8_IADtlj2MJj8btDKfqhXN-KnJcMNLgWruL4P4CX44kjwecyg-4lQFSzuh-QyWZXjmemtq8RQzd6JiII=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/chickin-lickin-good-pork-chops.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chickin&#8217; Lickin&#8217; Good Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family and friends love these pork chops. One of my granddaughters said she loved coming to mamaw&#8217;s because she always has yummy food. That made my heart swell with love. I really enjoy cooking for my family!&#8221; &#8211; Bernice<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/tater-tot-casserole-9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iS5QgZRbTPRHCZ1ys_R2mj2MnrwLI-BHMe_NV8NPedMRe7DLUedZxKfoY7FnmqpJYksObP8TCD8RLUNXhlYcUDqYXqEVP-1YihesFh3cy_ikDVQbQsw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PHYLLIS GESCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROUND ROCK, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Dko-lRrgsIe-aA9npLmCENTkEzZCbwSn3mQU6Dhs_I8bYLLoZJ-YbIMWdbk-atsD72mKA80UmaXlEuY-p2Hd3K7vmwrb3I47O-A0GKg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/tater-tot-casserole-9.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tater Tot Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This tater tot casserole is perfect for potlucks and very kid-friendly. Always a crowd-pleaser.&#8221; &#8211; Phyllis<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4lSXd2DwyV4zUAJjkWzNxJWpXtjXkvXC2trmFrayU2lxLkLVHJnsfVR-I3GVpgsCAuESw6VOS7n5rSOLMC3Mgl2HWPoBTY1R06RPO9Y\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KARIE HOUGHTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MILTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vGSuAVKQ2Xpxtk7cTxVP7T7TWRJ0DrNt4ye_iugYIWvWiOIHphws7vopHKKDM96QeoGpQQ_tx7HUleaXF7MRp8vD6T65aP7mfQvJtyBk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/mexican\/slow-cooker-shredded-taco-chicken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Shredded Taco Chicken<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We had this super duper easy flavorful chicken in several different meals this weekend. Friday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Black Bean Soft Tacos Saturday Lunch: Taco Chicken &#038; Avocado Sandwiches Sunday Breakfast: Southwest Omelets Sunday Dinner: Chicken &#038; Lime Enchiladas Make today\u2026 cook easily tomorrow!&#8221; &#8211; Karie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/fabulous-oven-fried-pork-chops.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/p26IC9c2IiSF6cHstuV5g8sbMalJFrLouGMExIFqRTxLjjt3EsrOZsFX13CM6I9iWeHbN_2xTYTQGQO5kbgNaOGSXfLxtabTRLr1dH2yELAVR1qHQjgQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SASHA KAMEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DALLAS, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PbbK_2ieMPC4xhhEkw7Hq1732kiu9V72lQFT7etLmc1emc5sgmDt-W1bXydjsqCO-3MsZHEzcnIatQ9USxm5joPHSF_gp8toItsdng=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/fabulous-oven-fried-pork-chops.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabulous Oven-Fried Pork Chops<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband&#8217;s favorite way to have pork chops. They are always tender and juicy and taste wonderful. You can adjust the seasonings by adding, omitting, or substituting to your taste.&#8221; &#8211; Sasha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/chili-stroganoff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KFIn37m3grrbnRY4gQtjwCO438SHC4F10BLEquCyP48nc5OtqjCz_jesF81X9Rwv3ss_qE7bFauauEiayEAvlHN0PFKzOvJHuiYeUfElE5bpGfnECa_qEw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LILLIAN RUSSO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LONG ISLAND, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LwGYRnO9rc2GMCqVJRInRFfOvSDV3IOaROU3_AWCNA74cAH-ZZakbfjvo7R1UTGUhWOD8sr5pg9cg2Bou07qdDS0dABcERswAjeajPI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/chili-stroganoff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chili Stroganoff<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I found this recipe on the web, but I changed it so much that it became a new recipe! If you love chili and love beef stroganoff, you will love this recipe! It is so quick to make, and it&#8217;s tasty and hearty.&#8221; &#8211; Lillian<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooked-white-chicken-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IZBGxAvOoSkzAh9l50g2RXz-R4hZbcHEM5WsTs0qHiwSZdrN7P6c2JLpo629toesAuaec3wW0IQQzePeVWG67Hn3oNlJieuCog4OKnYtgbDw_Fo2JX2T7w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TIFFANY ASH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WOODBURN, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/B7UTlfw2NBS0uQoFNklI3KT51adVDIMA9r7u1mnPckTVzjNC-9OGKphksg6n_aTHst8FIjURTCXEY-O4k0EAeipajT_cp13wkZRO2dM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/slow-cooked-white-chicken-chili.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooked White Chicken Chili<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been perfecting this recipe for the last 6 months trying to enhance each component and marry together the most amazing experience for chili lovers. I&#8217;m all about flavor and not singeing my taste buds off my tongue.&#8221; &#8211; Tiffany<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/black-bean-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HZb-pLHcAK1FW_nN3kS7uONwjEkKIdEeA6N7-DnIJ2t9uHZRaJ3iUQAQdDLxGnYjGDi58ezxj1bhdNRWMm8QIMauCPZ01zdrQv5fVexObVHgTJJrPAhblw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LARK DUNTON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROANOKE, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fB3JaEeMMqqv_nQ7ajySxAEWQYlSdjW0_vVKWkLrJFCOVsSGaucPaP-KN1inpFE0MtX72h3Pwj6MPFYau6AHDE0kPDzI06X8Ja6RiA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/black-bean-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Bean Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Eat &#8217;em up, yum! Family and guests all loved this; no leftovers! I served it with guacamole salad and agua de Jamaica.&#8221; &#8211; Lark<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cabbage-roll-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ga0zSp7Yk_6yQ_J-h-wSZvOOqpxr9LvDIt59zC2dNRRFXPdn3dhmp3Pu0jpKbz66CN_Yw1uzfhIziw1K6c_jidhUZGcWehagPF1ViyDl=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MICHELLE CRAWFORD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PORT ARTHUR, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IdQnhfrk6CGj9RhSfGEFBRUR6BVlsCsgK-v_IuHaJmbIQ2ZsZy6IpgTAfPuASxlVimBOuNXzbnb0g26s9XhXOgYoRmCI3xUNtkr0QyNEAgSkeRJmnu5o=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cabbage-roll-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabbage Roll Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I miss my grandma&#8217;s cabbage rolls. But it&#8217;s a lot of work to steam each leaf, fill, and place them in another pan, so I turned the rolls into this.&#8221; &#8211; Michelle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-pepper-steak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0YD3l94bcObgH-dtBsKgclXWNjX7Hj-tHk_iV8wbTcxlbCdcLOdYhUXy_xGRzxgnA7A83kIHR55XfQ7V71Y3HrR3ZGR1WaSbMfQSdllBxZE1PGBhjYVj\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DONNA GEUDER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LOCKPORT, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hFizUfLSs7_aUAtNMpKFjMTKAKimP8ChagJtfCTJXkqgJpLxnEJPOjsbTDL-309VVZgIDnuim_L71XA3wakIXTPVyEMatwDKDJAEJlk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/slow-cooker-pepper-steak.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slow Cooker Pepper Steak<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Succulent strips of sirloin are seasoned with garlic powder, then slow cooked with onion, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes. Great for anytime. 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