After a long day at work on Monday, we’ll prefer to have a quick and easy meal at night. We’ve rounded up 21 of the best Monday Night Dinner Ideas that are sure to blow your taste buds away!
Whether you’re cooking for two or a bigger family, you’ll love these simple and delicious meals that you can prepare on Mondays.
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Easy Monday Night Dinner Ideas
Easy Ground Turkey Tacos
Are you ready for a recipe that will change your whole dinner game? These delicious tacos will knock your regular recipe right out! This lightened-up version will have your whole family wanting more!
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo for Two
This Chicken Alfredo is a creamy and flavorful fettuccine pasta dish, just like at Olive Garden. Simple, and budget-friendly, this elegant dish is one of my favorite weeknight recipes that you can make in just 20 minutes!
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara
Tired of boring mid-week lunches? Kick it up a notch with this tasty chicken pasta dish, just like they do at Olive Garden! Made with fresh, flavorful ingredients and seasoned with herbs, this is a meal the whole family will enjoy.
Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry
This is a quick stir-fry with juicy chunks of chicken and pineapple in a tangy sauce. Make this easy pineapple chicken recipe in just 20 minutes for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love. So much better than takeout!
Beef Stir Fry
Loaded with tender beef, this beef stir fry combines the perfect marinade with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and beef broth. Plus, you can step it up a notch by adding your favorite vegetables like broccoli – all that goodness in just 20 minutes flat!
Easy Sirloin Steak
Enjoy this easy sirloin steak with mouthwatering garlic butter flavors. Pan-seared and carmelized to perfection, it may just be one of the most satisfying meals you’ve had in a while. All it needs is some potatoes, spices, rice, broccoli and some pan-searing for this meal, plus it pairs perfectly with a salad on the side.
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf
Tender, juicy and mouth-watering every time! This copycat recipe is made with just 6 ingredients and takes minimal prep – the key here is to season the entire meatloaf with the lipton onion soup mix. Serve it up with asparagus or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
Easy Teriyaki Salmon
This 20 Minute easy salmon is flaky, juicy and pan-fried to perfection with 4 ingredient homemade Teriyaki Sauce. It’s the easiest, healthy, and most flavorful teriyaki salmon you’ll ever eat.
Sheet Pan Baked Ribs in the Oven
Whether you prefer spare ribs or back ribs, here’s the perfect method for the best oven-baked barbecue ribs.
3 Ingredient Coca-Cola Chicken
Have to be honest here, I had never heard of this combo – but boy am I lovin’ it now! You’ll like it even more when you read you’ll only need three items, and that it will be ready in 20 minutes!
Best Chili Recipe
Prepare yourself for, you’re about to make a chili copycat recipe that will blow you away. Straight from the Texas roadhouse and right into your kitchen – it’s the best chili recipe out there. Made with two different meats, this dish is robust, hearty and delicious, and tastes just like you would imagine comfort would taste.
Salisbury Steak
Juicy, tender, and creamy, Salisbury steak is a mouth-watering dish. You’ll get tips on how to perfectly make this recipe along with some great ideas for side dishes.
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Southern flavors baked right into this Mac and Cheese, with its creamy texture it will knock out any store-bought version! This recipe will easily make enough to please a crowd and all it takes is some sharp cheddar, evaporated milk, eggs, half and half and some of those good Southern seasonings.
Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce
The sauce is nothing short of creamy, colorful, and full of flavor in this penne pasta with vodka sauce. The recipe combines onions, tomato paste, cream, parmesan and yes vodka! Don’t worry though, there isn’t any risk of intoxication here! Just pure satisfaction!
Walking Taco Casserole
Think taco salad and now think of everything you love about it – now take a look at this walking casserole dish. It’s easily a taco salad turned into a warm and cheesy baked dish with fritos, doritos or tortilla chips and ground beef, plus it’s easy to throw together! Tex-Mex at its best!
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Baked chicken fajitas are ridiculously easy to make and go directly from oven to table in less than thirty minutes. Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings like sour cream and avocado.
Shrimp Tacos
Blackened shrimp, avocado, mango, purple cabbage, lime and cilantro are the key ingredients in these easy blackened shrimp tacos – all ready in just 15 minutes! They’re healthy and flavorful with every bite and will definitely be a meal that everyone in your house will love!
Chicken Fried Rice
You won’t be disappointed with this chicken fried rice! It has moist and tender chicken with peas and carrots and long rice all cooked together. You can easily make this unique and your own with this favorite Chinese rice – so many varieties of fried rice can be made.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
Try this recipe for a hearty, home-style meal that comes together in minutes. Juicy Italian sausages are paired with roasted veggies for a filling dinner and easy cleanup.
Ground Beef Nachos
This isn’t your regular nacho dish! This is your classic recipe kicked up a notch. Topped with ground beef, cheese, and all your favorite toppings. It’s a dish that is meant to share, making it perfect for any party or potluck.
The Best Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich
If you’re a cheese lover, then this one’s for you! That’s because this vegan grilled cheese sandwich is loaded with delicious cheese! It doesn’t stop there! This recipe also calls for vegan sourdough bread! Yum!
What to Cook for Monday Dinner: Easy Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz mild green chiles
- tortillas for serving
- other favorite toppings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
- Once hot, add in the turkey and onion. Continue to cook and break apart the turkey, until browned.
- Once the meat has cooked, add in the garlic, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and lower the heat, allowing the meat and ingredients to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Spoon out a small portion of cooked turkey into tortillas, top with your favorite toppings and a squeeze of lime. Serve and enjoy!
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