Easiest Dinner Recipe

Ever feel like dinnertime rolls around and all you can muster is the thought of ordering takeout? I get it. Life gets busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a delicious, home-cooked meal. That’s where Easiest Dinner Recipe comes in! This recipe is designed for those nights when time is short, but your craving for something healthy and flavorful is strong. It’s quick, it’s nutritious, and it bursts with deliciousness. Trust me, it’s about to become your new weeknight go-to.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I remember learning this recipe from my grandmother. She always had a knack for making simple ingredients taste extraordinary. Life on the farm was demanding, but she made sure dinner was always a moment to gather and connect. Easiest Dinner Recipe reminds me of those warm, comforting evenings – easy, satisfying, and full of love.

Ingredients

• For the Base:

  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Sauce & Flavor:

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water

• Toppings (Optional):

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped green onions
  • Avocado slices

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Sauté the base. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add veggies and aromatics. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Simmer with sauce and beans. Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, taco seasoning, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve and enjoy. Spoon the mixture into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and avocado.

Easiest Dinner Recipe

This quick and nutritious recipe is perfect for weeknights when you’re short on time but craving a healthy and flavorful home-cooked meal. It’s easy to make and bursting with deliciousness.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Base:

• 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced

Sauce & Flavor:

• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup water

Toppings (Optional):

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Chopped green onions
• Avocado slices

Equipment

• Large Skillet
• Spoon
• Bowls

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey or chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, taco seasoning, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Spoon the mixture into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and avocado.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different toppings to customize the flavor to your liking.

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