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Easiest Dinner Recipe

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.