Hey guys, let's talk about some delicious and easy dinner recipes! Who loves a quick and affordable meal? I know I do. Here are some mouth-watering ideas that won't break the bank:
Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
Looking for a healthy and tasty option? Try this chicken and broccoli stir fry. All you need is:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add broccoli to the pan and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until it is tender-crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and broccoli and stir until everything is coated in sauce. Cook for a couple more minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Enjoy with rice or noodles!
30-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara
Craving a classic Italian dish but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Try this 30-minute spaghetti carbonara.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, cook pancetta (or bacon) in a large pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Add the pasta to the pan with the pancetta (or bacon) and toss to coat. Add in the egg and cheese mixture and toss again until everything is coated. If the pasta seems dry, add pasta water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Top with additional Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
Here's another easy stir fry option that's packed full of veggies and protein. Give this beef and vegetable stir fry a try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and cornstarch until the cornstarch is dissolved.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steak and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the steak is cooked through.
- Add the sliced peppers and onion to the pan and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables and stir until everything is coated in sauce. Cook for a couple more minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Enjoy with rice or noodles!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Craving Mexican food but don't want to go out or spend a ton of money? Try making these delicious sweet potato and black bean burritos at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 flour tortillas
- Sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro to serve (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and olive oil. Toss until everything is coated.
- Transfer the sweet potato mixture to the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- While the sweet potato mixture is roasting, heat the tortillas in the microwave or on a hot skillet.
- To assemble the burritos, place a scoop of the sweet potato mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides in and then roll up from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Optional: top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Which recipe are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!
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