35 Best Meat Dinner Ideas (Easy Recipes to Make at Home)

Discover the best meat dinner ideas with these mouthwatering recipes. Whether you’re a meat-lover or looking for new ideas, there’s something here for everyone.

Are you looking for new ways to incorporate meat into your dinner rotation? These recipes include chicken, beef, pork, lamb and more. 

There are options ranging from healthy to hearty, so let’s get started! 

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder is a flavorful and fall-apart pork shoulder roast slow cooked to perfection with barbeque sauce and seasonings. This “dump and go” recipe couldn’t be easier!

Chicken Penne Pasta

This Chicken Penne Pasta is cheesy, creamy and topped with bruschetta for a pop of color. It’s a comforting and satisfying recipe the whole family will love!

Mongolian Shaved Beef

This dish consists of  thinly sliced shaved steak  simmered in a sweet and spicy ginger garlic sauce. It’s big on flavor with tender beef that melts in your mouth!

Creamy Chicken Pasta

Discover the delicious flavors of this Creamy Chicken Pasta.Chicken breast is perfectly seasoned, and the sauce is creamy and cheesy.

Air Fryer Bbq Ribs

Did you know you can make tender and crispy ribs in the air fryer? These baby back ribs are seasoned, cooked and sauced to perfection for an irresistible flavor sensation!

Easy Parmesan Pork Chops

These parmesan pork chops are tender and with a mouthwatering parmesan crust!  Plus, they’re super easy to make and are ready to eat in less than an hour.

Cream Of Mushroom Pork Chops

This recipe combines cream of mushroom flavors with pork chops for a hearty, stock-to-your-ribs meal! The pork chops are seared to golden perfection before getting smothered with a rich cream of mushroom sauce. Yum!

Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi pot roast is a mouthwatering southern recipe made in the slow cooker. You only need 10 minutes of prep before the crock pot goes to work! Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth beef with a rich au-jus gravy. Plus, you can add veggies to make it a complete meal.

Beef Meatballs Recipe

Who doesn’t love meatballs for dinner? This homemade recipe is ideal when served over pasta or in sandwiches! The meatballs are tender and juicy with a rich and tangy  tomato sauce.

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Discover the joy of making your own chicken noodle soup in the Instant Pot! You get a delicious soup loaded with chicken meat, noodles and veggies in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a light dinner!

Perfect Veal Chops

Calling all veal aficionados! These chops are marinated with fresh rosemary, lime and seasonings before being pan-seared to perfection! Drizzle the pan juices over top to serve!

Rosemary Garlic Sous Vide Lamb Chops

Here are the most tender and flavorful lamb chops ever, all thanks to sous vide! They get infused with fresh rosemary and other seasonings as they cook for a truly scrumptious dinner.

Ground Beef Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak is comfort food at its best! This is Bobby Flay’s version consisting of juicy, well-seasoned beef patties cooked in creamy, savory mushroom gravy. A hearty weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Beef Shanks

Beef shanks are an amazingly flavorful and affordable cut of beef. Here we’re cooking them low-and-slow to produce sumptuous meat that’s oh-so tender. Plus, the entire family will enjoy them!

Bisquick Chicken Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings is a timeless southern comfort food. Here they are made easier using Bisquick mix in the slow cooker.  You can boil the chicken from scratch or use rotisserie chicken for a quick dinner idea.

Boom Boom Chicken

You may have heard of bang bang chicken, but have you tried Boom Boom Chicken? Crispy chicken pieces are covered in a succulent garlic-soy glaze. Like takeout but so much better!

Chicken Chow Fun

Chicken Chow Fun is loaded with wide noodles, tender chicken pieces and  vegetables. This Chinese dish is ready in minutes and beats soggy takeout hands-down! 

Campbell’s Chicken And Rice

This Campbell’s Chicken And Rice features chicken and rice in a creamy sauce. The chicken is baked so it comes out moist and juicy with plenty of flavor. 

Shredded Pork

This slow-cooked shredded pork is served in a tangy barbecue sauce for a restaurant-quality dinner that couldn’t be easier to make. Make it in the crock pot, Instant Pot or oven or Instant Pot!

Peanut Butter Chicken

Enjoy delicious Thai flavors in this peanut butter chicken recipe! It’s savory, saucy and easy to make too! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or even a special occasion like date night!

Boneless Pork Loin

Treat yourself to this tender and juicy roast pork loin for dinner. The recipe is surprisingly simple with mouthwatering flavors. Plus, you can customize with your favorite sides for a complete dinner!

Oven Baked T-Bone Steak

Serve this tender and flavorful Oven-Baked T-Bone Steak at your next festive occasion! It’s seasoned with butter, olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper and baked beautifully.

New York Strip Steak

Sear these New York strip steaks in a cast iron skillet for a crust that’s perfectly caramelized. They only take about 15 minutes to cook and the recipe includes guidelines on how to cook them to your liking.

Pork Curry

Enjoy the Indian flavors in this delicious pork curry featuring fresh ginger, cilantro and Indian spices!  It’s a comforting dish you can prepare on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.

Easy Beef Stir Fry

This easy beef stir fry is loaded with tender beef slices and the most delicious Asian-inspired sauce! You can add favorite vegetables like broccoli for a quick restaurant-quality dinner.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Move over pulled pork! This recipe produces ultra-tender shredded beef with gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice and veggies for a mouthwatering and satisfying dinner!  The best part? Set it up in the morning, and come back to perfectly tender roast beef thanks to the slow cooker.

Bone-In Ham

If you’ve never cooked bone-in ham, then it’s time to try this recipe!  It’s a hearty main with delicious flavors. Pair with your favorite sides for a complete dinner the whole family will love!

Baked Ziti With Italian Sausage

This Baked Ziti With Italian Sausage is hearty, comforting, and delicious. It’s a savory dish featuring savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, three cheeses and a rich tomato sauce.

Chicken And Sausage Gumbo

This hearty Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is the perfect comfort food. With its  authentic Cajun flavors, a bit of spice, smoky andouille sausage and savory chicken, you can’t go wrong!

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Skip the boxed hamburger helper and make your own instead! Transform a pound of ground beef into a kid-friendly dish that’s rich, creamy and loaded with flavor.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

Enjoy Japanese-inspired flavors with  this quick and easy recipe ready in just 15 minutes. . Tender chicken is tossed with sweet, savoury, and garlicky teriyaki sauce and then served with rice and steamed broccoli. Better than takeout with no marinating required! 

Crock Pot Beef Stew

Crock Pot Beef and Noodles is a classic Midwestern dish that  sticks to your ribs. Rich and flavorful, this family favorite is affordable and easy to prepare using the slow cooker!

Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken features tender chunks of chicken coated in a sweet and sticky sauce. Common in Cajun-themed Chinese restaurants, you can easily make this dish at home in just 20 minutes. Faster than takeout!

Sirloin Steak

It’s hard to beat a simple top sirloin steak!It’s less expensive than other cuts, full of flavor and easy to prepare. This top sirloin steak is pan-seared to caramelized perfection with a heavenly garlic-butter sauce. Plus, it’s ready in about 20 minutes!

Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts

A serious crowdpleaser, these chicken breasts are rubbed with brown sugar, wrapped in bacon and slow-cooked to juicy perfection.So juicy and flavorful you’ll want to make it again and again.