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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…

Swiss Steak on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Swiss Steak

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By Darlene Sweet
As a child, this recipe was one of my favorite meals. My mother had gotten ...
(1 rating)
Bowls of Beef in Guinness.

Beef In Guinness (stout Beer)

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By Michelle Sebastian
My family is English, and this is a staple weekday meal on a cold winter ...
(13 ratings)
German Sauerkraut and Bratwurst and Bacon Onion Potatoes on a plate.

German Sauerkraut & Bratwurst & Bacon Onion Potatoes

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By Terrie Hoelscher
This is authentic! I lived in Germany for 3+ years. This is the way my ...
(13 ratings)
A delicious, warm, comforting bowl of Beef Curry along with cooked rice.

Slow Cooker Beef Curry

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By Francine Lizotte
Loaded with serious flavor, this is a beautiful weeknight meal that tastes as good as ...
Firehouse Steak in two bowls with mashed potatoes and garlic knot.

Firehouse Steak

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By Donna Brown
I've often heard that some firemen are good cooks. I cut this recipe out of ...
(12 ratings)
I use the instant pot for recipes they come out so good.

Instant Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

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By Rhonda Wheeler
This is so easy and quick when you want a meal fast. It's so good ...
So yummy

Low & Slow Essentials: Mongolian Beef

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By Andy Anderson !
This is my version of Mongolian beef, cooked low-and-slow until it is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and ...
(1 rating)
Crock Pot French Dip sandwich on a plate.

Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

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By Teresa Carter
These sandwiches are SO easy and delicious. We have them at least once a week. ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Crock Pot Citrus Chicken served over cabbage and rice.

Crock Pot Citrus Chicken

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By Theresa K
I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons at the bottom of ...
(8 ratings)
This Chicken Schnitzel recipe is breaded chicken cutlets pan-fried to golden crispy perfection while moist and tender on the inside. Serve with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley.  This easy recipe is prepared in less than 20 minutes.

Chicken Schnitzel

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By Beth Pierce
Chicken Schnitzel is a traditional German dish that is made with breaded chicken cutlets that ...

Sauerbraten

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By Thea Pappalardo
This recipe was my grandmother's. I have made a few small changes over the years. ...
(2 ratings)
Chicken Shepherd's Pie with melted cheese on top.

Chicken Shepherd's Pie

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By Christine Schnepp
I made this last night for the family and they loved it. I was trying ...
(5 ratings)
Grilled Flank Steak is a tender beef steak that is marinated in a balsamic vinegar base and seared. It is perfect in fajitas or on a salad with bleu cheese.

Grilled Flank Steak

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By Beth Pierce
Grilled Flank Steak is a tender beef steak marinated in a balsamic vinegar-based marinade and ...
A slice of Meatball Lasagna on a plate.

Meatball Lasagna

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By Jane Whittaker
Everyone here has a lasagna recipe, and I can tell you just by looking at ...
(10 ratings)
Family-friendly and frugal, this Ground Beef Stroganoff with fresh mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce is sure to please. Serve it over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Ground Beef Stroganoff

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By Beth Pierce
This easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe is a more frugal version of the classic beef ...
Slices of Chicken Spaghetti Casserole on a plate.

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

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By Steve Young
This is a great recipe for feeding a lot of folks or for feeding a ...
(39 ratings)
Quick and easy Korean Beef combines browned ground beef with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar for a flavor-blasted meal. Serve over brown rice, white rice, or ramen noodles and top with thin sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Korean Beef

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By Beth Pierce
Easy Korean Beef combines ground beef with garlic and ginger in a slightly spicy sweet, ...
Tender, juicy and flavorful, don’t be surprised if these chicken kebabs become a family favorite…

Shish Tawook

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By Francine Lizotte
Tender, juicy and flavorful, don’t be surprised if these chicken kebabs become a family favorite…

Quick Stir Fry By Maggie

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By Maggie M
Through an odd chain of events, I was 'gifted' a 12 pack of chicken flavored ...
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

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By Laura Davis
This is so easy and delicious. Serve with brown rice and green beans.
(9 ratings)
Fettuccine Chicken & Tomato Dinner on a plate with bread.

Fettuccine Chicken & Tomato Dinner

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By Denise Miles
Made this recipe from what I had in my fridge and pantry. Very good, ...
(9 ratings)
A gorgeous plate of Hunan Chicken served with rice.

Hunan Chicken

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By Francine Lizotte
Packed with colorful vegetables along with chicken in a delicious sauce, this one-pot meal is ...
Cheesy Salsa Bake with a dollop of sour cream.

Cheesy Salsa Chicken Bake

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By Janice Bartholome
This is a super easy and delicious dish to bake right before you leave for ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Creamy Chicken Pillows.

Creamy Chicken Pillows

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By Kathy Cromer
I found 101 and more ways on the food blogs and recipe sites to make ...
(17 ratings)
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