25 Delicious One-Pot Recipes That Are Perfect for Meat Lovers (2024)

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Cut down on dishes and make cooking a breeze by preparing one of our favorite meaty one-pot meals for dinner; our recipe for Pressure Cooker Pot Roast, pictured here, is the perfect example. But that's not your only option. In fact, we're sharing a number of our favorite recipes that are full of satisfying protein and quick on cleanup in the slide ahead. In some cases, we call for multi-cookers—like the Instant Pot or a pressure cooker—to make these one-pot dishes, but the majority can be made in a basic cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven.

We have a couple of tasty stir-fry recipes, such as our rich Beef and Broccoli with Black-Bean Garlic Sauce and a sweet and spicy Pork-and-Pineapple Stir-Fry. And then there's that crowd favorite, the ultimate one-pot recipe: homemade chili. We have two all-beef recipes that are guaranteed winners each and every time you make it, whether that's on a cold winter night or as a game-day meal.

We also have a few Italian-American classics in this collection of meat-centric dishes. Chicken Scarpariello is prepared in a large, straight-sided skillet with two kinds of meat—sausage and bone-in chicken thighs—and the meal gets its spicy flavor from hot pickled cherry peppers. Then there's our Beef Braciole with Olives and Raisins, which is a labor of love and the perfect dish to prepare for a weekend dinner or special occasion.

From hearty chilis to scrumptious stir-fries, make mealtime easier by cooking these hearty, meaty one-pot recipes.

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Brothy Orzo and Pork Meatballs

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Here's a meaty one-pot dinner that comes together in just 35 minutes. An easy meatball mixture is cooked in a simmering broth with orzo, lemon juice, and dill.

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Baked Chicken Legs with Chickpeas, Olives, and Greens

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Chicken legs are a flavorful, economical cut of meat. For this one-pot dinner, they are seasoned with a spice rub made from orange zest, Aleppo pepper, thyme, coriander, and then roasted along with chickpeas and olives all in one baking pan .

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Vinegared Pork Chop Milanese with Radish Salad

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Breaded pork chops are always a delicious dinner option, but we've taken them to the next level with this recipe, pairing them with a flavorful radish salad made with fresh parsley and dill, sliced shallots, and a simple oil and vinegar dressing. And it's made in one pot for extra ease.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Make this meaty Irish classic all in an Instant Pot. Using a multicooker speeds up the cooking process so that it comes together in less than two hours.

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Chicken Scarpariello

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This spicy Italian-American classic is a weeknight winner because it comes together in exactly one hour and cooks in one oven-proof skillet. Our recipe calls for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and sweet Italian sausage, which are flavorful and forgiving (meaning they won't dry out).

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Pork-and-Cabbage Soup

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Over the course of two hours, bacon, leeks, pork spareribs, savoy cabbage, potatoes, and sauerkraut cook together in this meaty one-pot soup recipe. Caraway seeds complement the cabbage, vegetables, and meat.

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Classic Beef Stew

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Timeless and totally delicious, beef stew just might be the original one-pot dinner. Our version starts by seasoning the beef and dredging it in flour, browning the meat then cooking it with wine, stock, and vegetables.

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Creamy Mustard Chicken with Couscous

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Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks cook in an oven-proof skillet along with leeks, white wine, chicken broth, and whole-grain mustard in this rich and savory dinner.

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Roasted Sausages with Cabbage and Squash

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The oven does the work in this easy sheet-pan supper, sweet Italian sausages are teamed with wedges of cabbage and kabocha squash, then the whole thing is drizzled with a mustardy apple-cider vinaigrette before roasting.

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Beef Braciole with Olives and Raisins

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Wondering what to make for Sunday supper? We recommend this comforting Italian dish made with sliced beef, pimento-stuffed green olives, raisins and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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One-Pot Turkey Skillet Pie

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A topping of cheesy biscuits covers a hearty combination of ground turkey and button mushrooms in this winner dinner.

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Easy Beef Chili

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This classic, all-beef chili recipe can be prepared in one pot for a meaty dinner on the "chilliest" days of the year. A couple of tablespoons of chili powder and cocoa powder add rich, robust flavor to the beef.

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Quick Pork Goulash

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Goulash generally cooks low and slow for several hours, but this shortcut recipe comes together in just 50 minutes. Using pork tenderloin rather than stew meat is one of the ways to reduce cook time. While the goulash is all made in one pot, we do recommend cooking noodles to toss with butter as they are the ultimate partner for this stew.

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Cajun Jambalaya

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A hearty one-pot meal beloved in Louisiana and beyond, jambalaya is a rice dish that can call for a variety of meat and poultry. Our streamlined recipe uses chicken thighs and andouille sausage, along with the holy Trinity of Louisiana cooking, onion, celery, and bell peppers.

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Vinegar-and-Garlic-Braised Chicken

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This braise cooks low and slow on he stovetop for three hours but requires about 10 minutes of prep work. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs cook in a delicious sauce made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and garlic.

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Pork-Meatball Skillet Bake

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Ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese, pork meatballs, bell peppers, and fresh basil is a combination that we just can't enough of. Don't forget to serve this one-skillet dish with crusty bread to soak up the marinara sauce.

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Instant Pot Brisket

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We've said it before and we'll say it again: There's nothing that the Instant Pot can't do. It makes cooking brisket a breeze. Here, the meat is nestled in one pot with ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar and cooked on high for an hour and 25 minutes.

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Lamb and Bulgur Stew with White Beans

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On a chilly winter night, there's nothing that will hit the spot quite like this meaty one-pot dish made with lamb. The meat and bulgur cook together along with paprika, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, baby spinach, and feta cheese.

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Miso-Tomato Braised Short Ribs

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Bone-in short ribs are bursting with umami flavor when they're cooked with miso paste, tomato paste, and whole peeled tomatoes, plus plenty of spices and aromatics in this meaty one-pot dish. (We recommend using a wide braising pan for this recipe).

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Pressure-Cooker Chile Verde

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Soon to be everyone's favorite one-pot meal, this pork recipe is simply delicious. It gets plenty of flavor from diced green chiles and store-bought green salsa.

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Spicy Pork-and-Pineapple Stir-Fry

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Take a trip to the tropics with this sweet and spicy pork stir-fry. The contrast of juicy pineapple, crisp green beans, and sweet red bell peppers are mixed with Sriracha, which packs in serious heat, is simply delicious.

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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grape Stuffing

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Grapes add subtle sweetness and juiciness in a rustic homemade stuffing made with torn ciabatta bread, onion, celery, garlic, and fresh parsley, which is served alongside crispy roasted chicken in this irresistible one-pan dinner.

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Beef and Cabbage Tacos

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Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this meaty one-pan meal. A mixture of ground beef is tossed with lime juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes, then sautéed with shredded red cabbage and packed into flour tortillas.

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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs Marbella

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Here, we're using the all-encompassing Instant Pot to give a modern twist on the 80s classic: the briny, sweet chicken dish known as Chicken Marbella.

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Gingery Pork-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry

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This meaty one-pot meal is a winner! The pork and vegetables are flavored with a mixture of soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, and cornstarch, plus garlic, chili paste, and fresh ginger.

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25 Delicious One-Pot Recipes That Are Perfect for Meat Lovers (2024)

Brothy Orzo and Pork Meatballs

Baked Chicken Legs with Chickpeas, Olives, and Greens

Vinegared Pork Chop Milanese with Radish Salad

Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Chicken Scarpariello

Pork-and-Cabbage Soup

Classic Beef Stew

Creamy Mustard Chicken with Couscous

Roasted Sausages with Cabbage and Squash

Beef Braciole with Olives and Raisins

One-Pot Turkey Skillet Pie

Easy Beef Chili

Quick Pork Goulash

Cajun Jambalaya

Vinegar-and-Garlic-Braised Chicken

Pork-Meatball Skillet Bake

Instant Pot Brisket

Lamb and Bulgur Stew with White Beans

Miso-Tomato Braised Short Ribs

Pressure-Cooker Chile Verde

Spicy Pork-and-Pineapple Stir-Fry

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Grape Stuffing

Beef and Cabbage Tacos

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs Marbella

Gingery Pork-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry

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