Hearty recipes rule the weekly menu when it comes to dinner in cooler months. What makes a meal hearty? A dish that’s satisfying, comforting, and will keep everyone full. Dinners like one-pot chili mac, goulash, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, and baked pork chops. They’re excellent options for a hungry family. If you want to make a meal no one can resist, try one of these hearty and satisfying dinner dishes.
Southern Goulash
“It’s a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef.” – Jeanette
Ground Beef Casserole
“Something easy and quick to make, yet so yummy!” – Kim
Wimpy Mac
“I had just bought a new pressure cooker and wanted something easy to test it. I accidentally got ingredients from 2 different recipes and it was the best mac and cheese I ever ate. I used to make wimpy burgers that were similar to this using just Velveeta and hamburger. Hence the name Wimpy Mac.” – Linda
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
“An easy-to-make one-pan pasta inspired by pizza with beef, bacon, pepperoni, and mushrooms in a tomato sauce all topped with plenty of melted cheese.” – Kevin
Hearty Hamburger Pie
“This is something I grew up on and rely on as comfort food now that I’m older. I love this meal during the fall and winter months as it’s a stick-to-your-ribs type of meal.” – Jennifer
Southwestern Chicken & Rice Skillet
“This dish is crazy good! I’m always on the lookout for new recipes that have black beans and a Southwestern flair and this one is the best yet. We topped ours with some sour cream and I think topping it with some more salsa would be good too!” – Kathy
Meatloaf With A Tomato Beef Sauce
“My husband and I ate at this little Inn in California and asked what was in the meatloaf. I experimented on my own and came up with this recipe. I made up the sauce on my own and added it to the meatloaf.” – Phyllis
One Pot Chili Mac
“One thing about me is I love quick and simple. This One Pot Chili Mac is not only quick, but full of flavor.” – Debbie
Hearty Chicken and Dumplings Southern Style Easy!
“I use thighs in place of breasts simply because I love the texture and flavor of the thighs over the breast. You can use whatever chicken you’d like though. This recipe is a family fave, and hopefully, it will be yours too! Very simple, quick, and hearty!” – Kristi
Onion and Herb Baked Pork Chops With Gravy
“A dish passed down for many years! It’s comfort food when you need it. Simple, easy, and tasty too.” – Jenny
Chicken Alfredo
“This semi-homemade recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to please. I came up with this when in a hurry one night for a fast meal for the family.” – Christine
Sassy Chicken Enchiladas
“My husband I love these. I sub fat-free cheese whenever I can, and use high-fiber, low-fat tortillas. What a great healthy dish!” – Holly