Meat and Potatoes: The Must-Eat Dinner Duo

May 25, 2017
There's nothing we love more for dinner than a hearty meal of meat and potatoes. Whether you're craving classic steak and potatoes or looking to mix it up with roasted chicken and sweet potatoes, these mouthwatering recipes definitely won't send you to bed hungry.
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Scandinavian Steak and Potatoes

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Steak and potatoes: Dinner just doesn't get any better than this. Juicy steak gets rubbed with a spice mix of lemon peel, onion powder, and dried tarragon, while new potatoes roast in the oven. Need we say more?

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Meat Loaf Muffins

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These adorable muffins are definitely a step up from your regular meat loaf. Topped with gooey cheese, creamy mashed potatoes, and a cranberry-tomato sauce, this super-cute recipe is a meat-and-potatoes meal all in one dish.

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Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes

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Fennel seeds, oregano, and paprika help make up the spice rub for this tender pork roast. Leave the pork and sweet potatoes in your slow cooker all day, then dig in to a juicy meal at night. Dinnertime can't come fast enough!

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Smoky Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes

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This recipe is definitely on par with any chicken dinner you can order at a restaurant -- except it's much easier than you think! Season the chicken with chili powder, brown sugar, and paprika for a smoky, rich flavor you can feast on at home.

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Sesame-Crusted Roast Chicken

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Feed a meat-and-potatoes meal to a crowd with this roast chicken recipe. For the best combination of juicy and crispy chicken, sear your bird in your cast-iron skillet before roasting over a bed of tender new potatoes.

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Pork Tenderloin with Pan Sauce and Potatoes

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A meat-and-potatoes meal doesn't have to be fancy to be delicious, and this simple dish proves that. This no-fuss recipe gets its flavor from an easy sauce of chicken broth, cornstarch, and Dijon mustard. We recommend spooning it over both the pork and the mashed potatoes.

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Philippine Chicken Adobo with Smashed Sweet Potatoes

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This delectable dish puts a new spin on classic meat and potatoes with plenty of Asian-inspired flair thanks to coconut milk, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Your slow cooker does all of the hard work in this recipe, so dinner is waiting for you at the end of the day.

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Lemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken with Fingerlings

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Get ready to meet the tastiest (and easiest!) chicken dinner ever -- you just need a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes. Cooking chicken and potatoes in the same skillet with lemon slices and thyme adds flavor and also cuts down on cleanup.

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Coffee-Braised Pot Roast

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We know, espresso powder and pineapple sounds like a strange combination with pot roast and sweet potatoes, but trust us -- you'll love the rich flavor of this hearty dish.

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Mini Meat Loaves, Green Beans, and Potatoes

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This recipe isn't just meat and potatoes -- it makes a side of green beans, too! Even better, this mouthwatering meal is all made on one sheet pan, so you can spend less time cleaning up and more time savoring dinner.

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

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This dinner looks simple, but it has representatives from almost every food group. Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and apple wedges give this dish a healthy dose of fruits and veggies.

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Pollo a la Brasa

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For the ultimate flavor, this Peruvian chicken recipe calls for a soak in a dark beer brine and a chili powder spice rub. You'll have to be patient while the chicken marinates, but this dinner is well worth the wait.

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Beef and Sweet Potato Pan Roast

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Cut down on cleanup and roast juicy beef tenderloin, sweet potatoes, and fresh cherry tomatoes all in the same pan. Our mouths are watering already!

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Maple-Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

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Busy night? You can still enjoy a delicious, filling supper of chicken and potatoes! Using refrigerated mashed sweet potatoes helps get this dish on your table in just 20 minutes.

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