Best 7 Meal In One Recipes

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If you're pressed for time or simply don't feel like cooking multiple dishes for dinner, a meal-in-one recipe is the perfect solution. These recipes typically involve simple preparation and cooking and often use a single pot or pan. They are a great way to get a complete and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook looking for a quick and easy meal option, meal-in-one recipes are a lifesaver.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MEAL-IN-ONE



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Ground beef is layered with sliced potatoes and frozen veggies and flavored with onion soup, Worcestershire and mustard. Topped with cheddar cheese. This has been a family favorite forever.

Provided by SHAZA

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Season with garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion soup, Worcestershire sauce and mustard, and bring to a boil. Mix together the cold water and flour, and stir into the sauce. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes, then set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes, not until tender. Drain.
  • Spread half of the beef mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the potatoes over the beef. Cover with a layer of mixed vegetables. Repeat layers.
  • Cover the dish, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 536.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MEL'S CHEESY MEAL IN ONE



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Make and share this Mel's Cheesy Meal in One recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jl_browning

Categories     Meat

Time 4h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (26 ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (24 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, onion, and green pepper in skillet. Drain. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In slow cooker, layer one-third of the potatoes, meat mixture, sour cream, cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of monterey jack cheese. Repeat for second layer. Repeat once more for a third layer but leave off the shredded cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low 4 hours, sprinkling cheese over top during the last hour.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 874.5, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 189.7, Sodium 1254, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 58

MEAL-IN-ONE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Meal-in-one Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gwynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup chopped celery
2 medium onions, chopped
1 lb hamburger meat
salt and pepper
3 medium potatoes, sliced
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons rice, uncooked
1 1/2 cups tomatoes or 1 1/2 cups tomato juice

Steps:

  • Brown celery and onions in shortening.
  • Add hamburger meat and brown.
  • Grease 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and put layer of potatoes, carrots and add rice.
  • Top with meat mixture and tomatoes.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.

HAMBURGER MEAL IN ONE



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A great meat and potatoes dish. Filling and tasty, the whole family loves it! My mom insists that I make this every time we visit. I got the base of the recipe from an old Taste of Home or Quick Cooking magazine, it's been awhile so I don't remember which one. I did tweak it a bit to suit my family's tastes. The frozen veggie amounts are approx, it changes every time I make it based on what I have in the freezer and my mood.

Provided by Tinkmommy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 medium potatoes, sliced
1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef, browned
1/2 medium onion, sliced
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans
1/2 cup frozen green pea
1/2-1 cup butter, melted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, buttered 9 x 13 baking dish, layer sliced pototoes. This will be a few layers, depending on how big your potatoes are.
  • Add ground beef on top of potatoes, followed by onions and mushrooms.
  • The frozen vegetables are next and can be placed in any order.
  • Pour melted butter over all of the dish.
  • Cover and bake at 375 for 45 minute Till potatoes are soft, I use a glass dish and can eyeball it.
  • Let sit for about 10 min, serve, season, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.3, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 182.9, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 18.9

MEAL IN ONE



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This is so easy and quick. All you need to go with this is your favorite salad and bread. The best part is, you only have one pan to wash!!!

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cube steaks
1 (8 ounce) package macaroni noodles
1 package onion soup mix
1 (12 ounce) can spicy hot V8
1 can stewed tomatoes, onions and peppers
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Fry cube steak as usual and drain.
  • Boil macaroni as package states.
  • Place meat back in skillet.
  • Sprinkle onion soup mix over steaks.
  • Layer noodles next.
  • Add tomatoes and V8 juice.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • If more liquid is needed, add water.
  • Simmer 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 1256.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.5, Protein 9.7

MEAL-IN-ONE CASSEROLE



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Salsa gives zip to this hearty fix-and-forget-it meal from Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas. "This recipe makes more than my husband and I can eat, so I freeze half of it. We think it tastes even better the second time," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups salsa
5 cups cooked medium egg noodles
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack and American cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with the green pepper, corn and mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour salsa over mushrooms. Top with noodles. Pour tomatoes and water over all. Sprinkle with cheese. , Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

WESTERN MEAL IN ONE



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Another easy great recipe, can't remember where I got it from, but it is a good one, remember trying it when I had some ground beef thawed and didn't know what to make for dinner, and found this, the family loved it. It's one of those dishes you can always put togerther fast, and always seem to have the ingredients handy. I think it was about 5 or 6 years ago. Been making it every since.

Provided by Baby Chevelle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (16 ounce) can red beans, drained
2 1/2 cups tomatoes with juice, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked rice
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Brown beef in vegetable oil with garlic.
  • Add the onion and green pepper;cook until onion is transparent. Drain off fat.
  • In a 2 qt casserole, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice.
  • Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and olives; bake for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 816.2, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 27

Tips:

  • Meal Prep Ahead: Save time and energy by prepping your meals in advance. This could involve chopping vegetables, marinating proteins, or even cooking entire dishes ahead of time.
  • Utilize One-Pot Meals: Simplify your cooking process by using one-pot meals. This allows you to cook all the ingredients in a single pot or pan, reducing cleanup and making the cooking process more efficient.
  • Choose Versatile Ingredients: Opt for ingredients that can be used in multiple dishes. This way, you can easily mix and match ingredients to create different meals throughout the week.
  • Incorporate Leftovers: Don't let leftovers go to waste! Repurpose them into new dishes or use them as ingredients in other recipes.
  • Experiment with Flavor Profiles: Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor profiles. Try incorporating new spices, herbs, and sauces to add variety to your meals.
  • Make Use of Freezer-Friendly Recipes: Save time and effort by freezing extra portions of your meals. This allows you to have quick and convenient meals ready whenever you need them.

Conclusion:

Creating delicious and satisfying meals in one pot, pan, or bowl is not only convenient but also a great way to save time, reduce cleanup, and enjoy a variety of flavors. By following these tips and trying out the recipes provided in this article, you can effortlessly prepare complete meals that are both nutritious and flavorful. Remember to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to discover new favorites. With a little planning and creativity, you can enjoy delicious and hassle-free meals that cater to your unique preferences and dietary needs.

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