Mmmmeat: Cheap & easy meaty dishes

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Get ready to sizzle with delight as we dive into a world where carnivorous cravings and budget-friendly feasts collide. Feast your eyes (and stomachs) on these wallet-friendly meaty dishes, guaranteed to make both your taste buds and bank account smile.

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Green Onion

Three pork chops with tomato and green onion on a white plate.
Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Quick-cooking boneless chops get the royal treatment with a topping of diced tomatoes and green onion. A touch of tarragon enlivens the pan sauce, and this easy dish is ready in a jiffy!
Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Green Onio

Chicken Tinga

A quick fix in your IP, this meaty dish features chicken breast that’s cooked in some serious flavor! Enjoy the meat just like it is, or add it to tacos, on top of nachos, or stuff it into burritos.
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga

Sausage Parmigiana

Meaty pork sausage, a delish and savory sauce, and plenty of cheese make this easy-peasy meal a dinner winner. Pass the noodles or eat it like it is for a meaty, saucy, cheese delight the whole family will love.
Get the recipe: Sausage Parmigiana

Garlic Steak & Mushrooms

Super easy, quick, and tasty, this meaty meal features tender chunks of steak seared with lots of garlic. The mushrooms add even more flavor, and the whole dish is ready in a jiffy.
Get the recipe: Garlic Steak & Mushrooms

Pizza Casserole

Pizza Casserole in two serving dishes.
Pizza Casserole. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Indulge your pizza cravings with this insanely delicious and super-simple casserole! Packed with pepperoni, cheese, peppers, mushrooms, and more, feel free to customize and incorporate all your beloved pizza toppings into this oven-baked delight!
Get the recipe: Pizza Casserole

Carnitas

Made easily in your Dutch oven, this meaty Mexican dish starts with an inexpensive cut of pork. When you’re done, it’s fall-apart tender, full of flavor, and oh-so-delish.
Get the Recipe: Carnitas

Korean Beef Bowl

Ground beef gets a flavor makeover in this easy dish that’s packed with veggies, garlic, and lots of ginger. Serve it with rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
Get the recipe: Korean Beef Bowl

Baked Chicken with Onion Gravy

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs on a platter.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Not only is this an easy dish to master, but the thick, creamy onion gravy is loaded with garlic! With flavor in every bite, this is one must-try chicken dish that everyone will want you to make again and again!
Get the recipe: Baked Chicken with Onion Gravy

Lazy Man’s Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

There’s no stuffing and rolling needed for this tasty and super-fast recipe that has all the flavors of the original! Fire up your air fryer, and you’ll be eating in no time!
Get the recipe: Lazy Man’s Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.
Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Big, thick chunks of tender meat in a flavorful sauce made from onions, garlic, and plenty of paprika is what this classic stew is all about. Pair it with spaetzle for a hearty and satisfying dish.
Get the Recipe: Hungarian Goulash

Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Chicken meatballs get a saucy makeover in this tasty dish that combines all the best flavors of chicken marsala, but in meatball form! Even the kids will love these meaty meatballs, and the sauce is so good, you’ll want to lick your plate clean!
Get the recipe: Chicken Marsala Meatballs

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