Cowboy 30 Minute Meals: 8 Easy Weeknight Recipes
Busy evenings call for simple, hearty meals that do not take all night. These eight recipes from Kent Rollins are family friendly, full of flavor, and ready in about 30 minutes or less. Perfect for getting supper on the table without sacrificing taste.
1. Cowboy Casserole
This cheesy one pot casserole with ground beef, corn, sour cream, and biscuits on top comes together quickly and feeds a hungry crew. It is simple comfort food made for weeknights.
2. Chicken Fried Rice
A quick skillet meal featuring seasoned chicken, vegetables, eggs, and rice all cooked in one pan. It is fast, filling, and a great way to use leftover rice.
3. Cowboy Sloppy Joes
Seasoned ground beef mixed with bold flavor and piled onto toasted buns makes this an easy go to dinner. It is ready fast and always a family favorite.
4. Taco Soup
Ground beef, beans, corn, and bold seasoning simmer together quickly in this hearty soup. It is a simple one pot meal that is perfect for busy nights.
5. Marry Me Chicken
This rich and creamy chicken dish cooks in one skillet and delivers big flavor without a long cook time. It feels special but is simple enough for a weeknight.
6. Hamburger Steak and Gravy
Juicy hamburger steaks simmered in a savory onion gravy make this a true comfort classic. It is cooked in one skillet and ready fast, making it perfect for a weeknight family supper.
7. Big Mac Casserole
All the flavors of a classic burger layered into an easy baked casserole. It is fun, family friendly, and comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.
8. Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned beef and melted cheese make for a quick dinner that is ready in minutes. Serve with salsa or sour cream for an easy family meal.
Supper does not have to be complicated to be good. A hot skillet, a few simple ingredients, and a little time around the table will do more for a family than anything fancy ever could. These meals are built to get you fed quick without giving up flavor. So grab that cast iron, get it hot, and let us make something worth sitting down for tonight.