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19 Easy American Recipes That Require Minimal Effort
FEBRUARY 09, 2023
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19 Easy American Recipes That Require Minimal Effort
American food is all about ease and convenience. From classic burgers to steak and potatoes, these are dishes that are designed to be quick and easy. But what if you could make them even easier? In this collection of recipes, you’ll find all the flavor of your favorite American dishes with minimal effort. Think chicken fried steak, sheet pan meals, and one-pan dinners that make cleanup a breeze. The best part? All of these recipes are simple enough for even the most inexperienced cooks. So whether you’re new to the kitchen or just short on time, you’ll be able to whip up a delicious American-style meal in no time. Let’s get cooking!
Dinner Then Dessert
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes made with a creamy mozzarella ranch sauce, bacon and melted cheddar cheese in just 30 minutes.
9
148.3k
436.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
812
CALORIES
$2.92
PER SERVING
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes
Primavera Kitchen
Garlic Shrimp and Veggies Meal Prep Bowls
Garlic shrimp and veggies meal prep bowls are a quick and easy make-ahead meal that is incredibly delicious! Tender shrimp, zucchini, bell peppers, and onion tossed in garlic butter sauce.
67
12,792
171
20 min
TOTAL TIME
254
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
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Garlic Shrimp and Veggies Meal Prep Bowls
The Roasted Root
30-Minute Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet
Quick and easy weeknight eating at its finest! 7 ingredients and less than 30 minutes wins you a nutritious, flavorful main entrée.
9
1
25 min
TOTAL TIME
365
CALORIES
$1.98
PER SERVING
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30-Minute Ground Beef and Mushroom Skillet
Cookin' Canuck
Easy Herb Lemon Pork Chops
These Easy Herb and Lemon Pork Chops will become a regular on your family’s menu. Tender and absolutely delicious! 271 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
4
14,108
114
30 min
TOTAL TIME
319
CALORIES
$2.53
PER SERVING
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Easy Herb Lemon Pork Chops
A Spicy Perspective
Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
Best Hamburger Patty Recipe - Thick or thin, made on the grill or stovetop, this is the best and easiest all-purpose recipe for perfect hamburger patties every time!
208
10,635
2,906
23 min
TOTAL TIME
419
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
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Best Hamburger Patty Recipe
Primavera Kitchen
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast, that's packed with flavour from the garlic butter sauce. It’s totally a win win!
1,494
42,617
2,194
30 min
TOTAL TIME
486
CALORIES
$1.34
PER SERVING
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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
Butter Your Biscuit
Honey Butter Garlic Chicken
Honey butter garlic chicken is easy and loaded with tender bites of chicken in a delicious sauce!
1,089
202.2k
1.9k
23 min
TOTAL TIME
358
CALORIES
$0.86
PER SERVING
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Honey Butter Garlic Chicken
Creme de la Crumb
One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples
Easy and incredibly delicious one pan brown sugar pork & apples is quick to fix in less than 30 minutes and has wonderful fall flavors the whole family will love!
7
3,652
170
20 min
TOTAL TIME
455
CALORIES
$2.81
PER SERVING
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One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples
Yellow Bliss Road
Turkey BLT Wraps
Deli turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato wrapped in a flour tortilla with ranch and avocado.
6
88,082
29
10 min
TOTAL TIME
536
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Turkey BLT Wraps
cleanfoodcrush.com
These Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks are...
These Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks are AMAZING!
1
19,016
221
883
CALORIES
$2.83
PER SERVING
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These Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks are AMAZING!
Diethood
Garlic Herb Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Delicious Steak and potatoes seasoned with garlic and herbs and cooked inside foil packets. They can be cooked on the grill OR in the oven, and are perfect for a family dinner or a backyard get-together.
16
291.3k
1.2k
30 min
TOTAL TIME
433
CALORIES
$3.85
PER SERVING
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Garlic Herb Steak and Potato Foil Packs
The Endless Meal
Juiciest Baked Pork Tenderloin
This is the juiciest baked pork tenderloin recipe ever. It's coated in an easy spice rub, quickly browned in a pan which creates a lovely crust, then baked in a simple pan sauce to keep it incredibly tender, juicy, and delicious. The melt-in-your-mouth tender pork tastes amazing as leftovers, too!
345
654
30 min
TOTAL TIME
213
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
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Juiciest Baked Pork Tenderloin
The Almond Eater
Quinoa Crusted Salmon
This Quinoa Crusted Salmon uses quinoa and breadcrumbs for added texture, flavor and nutrition and pairs beautifully with a side salad. It's packed with flavor and ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal!
2
297
19
15 min
TOTAL TIME
324
CALORIES
$3.57
PER SERVING
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Quinoa Crusted Salmon
Mom on Time Out
Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash Skillet
This Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that takes just 20 minutes and one skillet!
5
8,172
1,039
25 min
TOTAL TIME
298
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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Kielbasa, Peppers, and Potato Hash Skillet
Gimmedelicious
Healthy 20 Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies...
Get dinner on the table in no time with this simple, healthy sheet pan meal! Enjoy juicy sausage and roasted veggies in just 20 minutes. The perfect balance of protein, carbs, and veggies, this sheet pan dinner is sure to satisfy the whole family. No fancy ingredients required - just some simple pan...
21
103.8k
1.3k
30 min
TOTAL TIME
282
CALORIES
$1.50
PER SERVING
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Healthy 20 Minute Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
Tornadough Alli
Chicken Fried Chicken
Easy and delicious this Chicken Fried Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinnertime recipe that brings the whole family to the table, with minimal ingredients it's a simple and comforting meal.
59
435.1k
821.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
681
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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Chicken Fried Chicken
The Recipe Critic
Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes
Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are such a simple meal that is full of tender garlic herb melt in your mouth steak with potatoes. This is a meal that the entire family will love!
65
874.7k
9.1k
25 min
TOTAL TIME
373
CALORIES
$2.71
PER SERVING
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Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes
Recipe Runner
Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet...
Spice up your weeknight dinner with this quick and easy Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet. Packed with bold flavors and healthy ingredients like ground beef, sweet potatoes, and the perfect mix of spices, this skillet meal is sure to become a weeknight staple. Plus, it's ready in 30 min...
701
94,650
320
30 min
TOTAL TIME
701
CALORIES
$4.37
PER SERVING
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Southwest Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet
Julia's Album
Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti
This chicken pasta recipe has lots of fresh ingredients: garlic, tomatoes, and spinach.   This easy and quick dinner will become a family favorite! 
564
594.8k
1.8k
30 min
TOTAL TIME
443
CALORIES
$1.79
PER SERVING
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Tomato Spinach Chicken Spaghetti