Homemade Salisbury steak is one recipe that instantly brings me back to my childhood. My mom would make it often for dinner and it was a favorite recipe then. When I make it now for my family, I stand over the stove top and just think of my mom. I would watch her make it and wonder what she added to make it so good! After making it for my own family for so many years, I have perfected her recipe!

Why you are going to love Salisbury steak

What makes Salisbury steak so special? It’s budget-friendly, full of flavor, and surprisingly simple to prepare. With just a few pantry staples and a handful of fresh ingredients, you can whip up a satisfying dish that tastes like it came straight from a classic diner menu. The best part—everything cooks in one skillet, so clean-up is a breeze. Everyone needs another ground beef recipe and this one is one of my all time favorites!

Homemade Salisbury Steak Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients for this quick and easy dinner recipe. I bet you already have most of them on hand!

• ground beef
• bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• milk
• onion
• garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• Dijon mustard
• salt & pepper
• olive oil (for frying)
• butter
• flour
• beef broth

Salisbury Steak Cooking Instructions

1. Make the Patties

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients until everything is well incorporated. Try not to overwork the mixture—doing so can make the patties tough instead of tender.

2. Form the Patties

Divide the mixture evenly into four portions. Use your hands to form each portion into an oval-shaped patty about 1/2 inch thick. This shape not only gives the dish its iconic look but also helps the patties cook evenly.

3. Cook the Patties

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the patties in the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until each side is nicely browned. Don’t worry if the patties aren’t fully cooked through at this stage—they will finish cooking in the gravy later. Transfer the browned patties to a plate and set aside.

4. Prepare the Gravy

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté them until they’re softened and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. This step creates the base of the rich, flavorful gravy, so take your time and let the onions develop a deep golden color.

5. Make the Roux

Once the onions are soft and fragrant, sprinkle the flour evenly over the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions and cook the flour for 1–2 minutes. This helps eliminate the raw flour taste and sets the stage for a smooth, velvety gravy.

6. Add the Liquids

Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to remove any lumps. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, continuing to stir until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.

7. Finish Cooking the Patties

Return the browned patties to the skillet, nestling them into the onion gravy. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes, or until the patties are fully cooked through. This simmering step infuses the beef with the deep flavors of the gravy.

8. Season and Serve

Give the gravy a taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve the Salisbury steaks hot, generously topped with that delicious onion gravy. They pair beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, buttered egg noodles, or steamed vegetables.

Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak

Mix Up the Meat Want even richer flavor? Try blending your ground beef with ground pork or ground turkey. A 50/50 mix gives the patties a soft, juicy texture.
Add Mushrooms If you love a more robust gravy, toss in some sliced mushrooms when you sauté the onions. They’ll add depth and an earthy richness to the dish.
Don’t Overmix When combining the meat mixture, stop as soon as everything is evenly blended. Too much handling can make the patties dense.
Make it Ahead This dish reheats wonderfully. Store leftover patties and gravy in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Serving Suggestions

Once your Salisbury steaks are ready, you have plenty of serving options:

• Mashed potatoes: a classic pairing that soaks up the gravy beautifully.
• Buttered noodles: simple egg noodles tossed with butter make a cozy side.
• Rice: perfect for absorbing the flavorful sauce.
• Steamed vegetables: broccoli, green beans, or carrots add color and freshness.

Other ground beef recipes to try

Ground beef is something we always have in the fridge or freezer. Here are some of our other favorite ways to use it up:

• Smash burger tacos – kids LOVE these!
• Beef and rice casserole – double it and freeze a batch!
• Korean lettuce wraps – take out flavor!
• Homemade sloppy Joes – another approved one!
• Ground beef enchiladas – perfect for taco Tuesday.
• Mom’s meat loaf – another recipe from my momma!
• Homemade hamburger helper – bye bye box!

Homemade Salisbury Steak

Yield: 4 patties

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

How to make the best homemade Salisbury steak!

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Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
• For the Gravy:
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix to avoid tough patties.

2. Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape them into oval patties about 1/2 inch thick.

3. Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.

4. Prepare the Gravy: In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until the onions are softened and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.

5. Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to combine. Cook the flour mixture for about 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

6. Add the Liquids: Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens.

7. Finish Cooking the Patties: Return the patties to the skillet, nestling them in the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the patties simmer in the gravy for about 10 minutes, or until fully cooked through.

8. Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the Salisbury steaks hot, smothered in gravy, alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1/4 pound patty
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 876Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 23gUnsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 688mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 69g

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Ribs are one of those foods that ALL my kids like! There aren’t many foods that all 4 kids like at the same time. Ribs are one of them! We try to make them at least once a month so that we know that we have at least one meal that everyone will love! These honey garlic spare ribs are our go-to on rib night!

What are Spare Ribs?

Spare ribs come from the belly portion of the pig. They tend to be thicker and meatier than the baby back ribs. (Now I have that old Chili’s jingle in my head.. I want my baby back baby back riiiibs). You can find them in most grocery stores or butcher shops.

Crock Pot Spare Rib Ingredients

One of the best things about these honey garlic ribs is that you don’t need a ton of ingredients! A few simple ingredients and you have amazing slow cooked ribs! You will need:

• 1 rack of baby back ribs
• garlic
• soy sauce
• honey
• onion powder
• paprika powder
• cumin

Spare ribs – Grab a rack of spare ribs from the meat section of the grocery store. You are going to want to grab one that is 8-10 pounds. Although that may sound like a lot, the bones factor in as well as the juices from the meat. That size rack of ribs should feed 4-6 people.

Garlic – I suggest 4 cloves of garlic for these slow cooker ribs. Here’s the thing about garlic though – you measure with your heart. Four cloves will make these ribs have a good garlic flavor. Want a stronger flavor? ADD MORE GARLIC! Heck, add powdered garlic and garlic cloves. We are measuring with our hearts here!

Soy Sauce – I used 2 different soy sauces for these ribs – dark and sweet. Can’t find one or the other? No worries! Any soy sauce will do as long as you have 1/2 cup total. I also love using coconut animos (a soy free soy sauce) in this recipe.

Honey – You will need a fourth of a cup of honey. This does two things – helps bind everything together and cuts the garlic just a bit. If you can – raw, local honey is best, but whatever honey you have on hand or prefer to use will work just fine.

Spices – Onion, paprika and cumin round out the ingredients for these ribs. I suggest starting with these spices and then adding your favorites. Spices are an easy way to personalize a recipe.

How to Make Ribs in the Slow Cooker

The good thing about these ribs is that the ingredients are easy to find and the prep is QUICK! There are only 4 steps from start to finish to make fall off the bone ribs in your slow cooker. Let’s get started –

Step 1 – Combine the spices to make a dry rub for the ribs. Mix together the onion powder, paprika and cumin in a small bowl. Rub the spices over the whole rack of ribs.

Step 2 – Make the marinade. Mince the garlic and add it to the soy sauces and honey. Mix until combined – the garlic will make it chunky. Use a pastry brush to brush over the dry rub. (Make sure the you rub the spices in so you don’t lose any when you add the marinade.) Reserve some of the marinade.

Step 3 – Cut the ribs. Some ribs may come pre-cut OR your ribs may fit in your slow cooker. Most racks of ribs will not – so you will need to cut them in half to get them in there. You can cut them before or after you add the marinade, your choice.

Step 4 – Cook. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or 4-5 hours on high. Remember that marinade that we saved? Brush some of that one every hour or so to keep the ribs moist and juicy during cooking. No time to brush it on? Save it for the last 30 minutes of cooking and add it on the ribs. You want all that extra flavor – trust me!

Side dish recommendations

This is BBQ food so we need BBQ related sides here. Some of my suggestions for the side dishes for slow cooker spare ribs are:

• Grandma’s potato salad
• Mac and cheese
• Classic coleslaw
• Macaroni salad
• Baked potatoes

Slow Cooker Spare Rib Tips and FAQs

This rib recipe is pretty straight forward and I would say it’s a beginner cook friendly recipe, but here are some quick tips and questions that may make it even easier.

How do you cook spare ribs in the slow cooker? Easy – start with a dry rub, add a marinade and cook for 4-5 hours on HIGH or 7-8 hours on HIGH. The marinade will keep the pork ribs juicy while cooking and you will get fall of the bone ribs when they are done.

TIP: Start with the spices listed in the recipe and add your own to customize the flavor!

Should ribs be covered in liquid in the slow cooker? No, they don’t have to be. Why? Because the ribs release their own juices while cooking, as done most meat. You can add a 1/2 cup of water to the slow cooker if you would like, but it is not necessary when cooking the ribs.

TIP: Reserve some of the marinade to brush over the ribs will they are cooking. While the meat releases juices, this will keep the ribs moist.

What’s the difference between spare ribs and baby back ribs? Spare ribs come the belly area of the pig making them fattier and larger. Baby back ribs come from the spine area and they are thinner, less meat and more curved in nature.

Other slow cooker recipes to try

Looking for other slow cooker recipes to try? We love them in our house! Here are some of our favorites:

• Mongolian Beef
• Honey Garlic Chicken
• Ground Beef Tacos
• French Onion Beef Roast

Slow cooker spare ribs

Slow Cooker Spare Ribs

Yield: 1 rack of ribs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

How to make tender, fall off the bone honey garlic spare ribs in your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

• 1 rack of baby back ribs
• 4 cloves of garlic
• ¼ cup dark soy sauce
• ¼ cup sweet soy sauce
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika powder
• ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

1. Combine the onion powder, paprika powder and cumin, and rub the ribs with dry rub.
2. Mince the garlic and add the dark soy sauce, sweet soy sauce and honey. Mix until well combined. Brush over the ribs. Save some of the marinade.
3. Cut the ribs in half and place them in the slow cooker. Cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
4. Brush the rack of ribs every hour with the remaining marinade.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 378Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 1742mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 32gProtein: 21g

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I have four kids and I work from home.  So, when Im not chasing them around or busy working, I somehow have to worry about dinner.  I love to throw everything in a crock pot and go about my day.  Plus, it is hot yall!  Like I don’t want to turn my stove on hot.  I try to find ways during the summer to not use either to save on the electric bill and save my sanity.  [Momma doesn’t like to be hot.]  My solution is to use my slow cooker more and these easy chicken tacos are my favorite. 

Im all about quick and delicious meals, so these easy crockpot tacos are my go to meal.  I call them my ‘set them and forget them‘ tacos because I toss all my ingredients in and let them simmer all day.

This recipe is from 2013 so some of the pictures are from my phone – my old Blackberry phone. Yea. The recipe is solid – some of the pictures are old. I hope you enjoy!

What Are Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos?

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos consist of a shredded chicken mixture cooked in a Crock Pot with canned beans and corn until fork tender and juicy. 

Once the cooked chicken breasts have cooked through, they are moved, shredded, and returned to the Crock Pot mixture to be scooped into tortillas to make assembled shredded chicken tacos.

Top these delicious shredded chicken tacos with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa!

Shredded Chicken Tacos Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast
• 2 Cans of beans of choice
• 1 Can of corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet or homemade

Ingredient Notes

Chicken – I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for my chicken tacos. Chicken thighs also work great. You can use bone-in chicken, you just need to remove the meat from the bone before adding them to your tortillas.

Beans – Feel free to use whatever beans you’d like for your tacos. We like black beans and navy or kidney beans. Any beans work for some added flavor and protein!

Taco seasoning – You can use a packet of pre-made spices, or whip up a batch of homemade taco seasoning to have on hand!

How to Make Chicken Tacos in the Slow Cooker

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Add the chicken to the Crock Pot with the beans and corn and cook on high or low, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Shred the Chicken

Remove the cooked chicken from the Crock Pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot. 

Step 3: Assemble the Chicken Tacos

Scoop the shredded chicken with the corn and bean mixture into tortillas and serve alongside your favorite Mexican side dishes!

How to make in the Instant Pot

While I love making these tacos in the slow cooker, sometimes I need them done a bit quicker. Enter my pressure cooker! Follow the directions below to make these chicken tacos in your Instant Pot:

• Add the chicken to your inner pot.
• Add the taco seasoning and corn with liquid.
• Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.
• Allow pressure to release naturally.
• Shred the chicken and add it along with the beans back to the pot.
• Stir to warm up the beans.
• Serve and enjoy.

Side Dish Recommendations

• Easy refried beans
• Homemade guacamole
• Pico de gallo

Recipe FAQs

What Cut of Chicken Works Best for This Recipe?

Chicken breast is the most popular cut of chicken when shredding for meals such as tacos, but you can use any cut of chicken. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a great alternative since they are lean, tender, and easy to shred. 

Can I Use Pork Instead?

Yes! In fact, shredded pork is a great substitute. It will give you a similar result to these Crock Pot Pork Carnitas. 

How Long Do You Need To Cook Chicken In The Crock Pot for Tacos?

You have the choice of cooking the chicken on HIGH for 4-6 hours in the Crock Pot or on LOW for 8 hours. 

Can I Add Frozen Chicken In The Crock Pot?

Yes. When adding frozen chicken to the crock pot, increase the cooking time to ensure the chicken is cooked through. I would suggest adding an additional 2 hours to your cooking time.

How Do I Prevent The Chicken From Drying Out?

To keep your chicken juicy, stop cooking the chicken once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165F. The cook times in this recipe are a good guide for ensuring that you get succulent chicken that won’t overcook. 

How Should I Store Leftovers?

Add leftover shredded chicken to an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The leftover shredded meat can be reheated in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven, with a splash of liquid (water or broth) to prevent the chicken from drying out. 

Can I Freeze Leftover Shredded Chicken?

Absolutely! Once completely cool, store leftover shredded chicken in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Thaw in the fridge and reheat before assembling into fresh tacos or using in other Mexican-inspired recipes that call for shredded chicken. 

Can I Make Gluten-Free Shredded Chicken Tacos?

Yes! When assembling these tacos, make sure that you use gluten-free tortillas instead of regular flour-based tortillas. Corn tortillas are another option when catering to gluten sensitivities. 

Other Taco Recipes To Try

Love tacos? We do too! Here are some of our other taco favorites:

• Baked chicken tacos
• Chicken taco rice casserole
• Mango shrimp tacos
• Buffalo chicken street tacos

Easy CrockPot Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

• 2 Frozen chicken breast
• 2 Cans of beans of choice
• 1 Can of corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet or homemade

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.

Pour in the beans and the corn.

Set on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.

Stir occasionally.

Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return to crock pot.

Scoop into tortillas and enjoy!

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This loaded baked potato casserole consists of a creamy and buttery layer of mashed potatoes with crumbled bacon and onions, topped with shredded cheese and extra bacon. 

Garnish this freshly baked potato casserole with sliced green onions and serve alongside your favorite choice of protein for a hearty and balanced meal! Check out my easy dinner recipes for inspirations on a main dish!

What Is Loaded Baked Potato Casserole?

Loaded baked potato casserole is essentially a loaded baked potato in casserole form! 

It’s a comforting casserole consisting of mashed potatoes mixed with crumbled cooked bacon that’s added to a casserole dish and topped with shredded cheese and extra bacon. The casserole is baked in the oven before serving with freshly sliced green onions as garnish!

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Ingredients

• Potatoes – Russets work best in this recipe, but you can use whatever potato you have on hand.
• Bacon – This will be cooked and crumbled to add to the top of the casserole. Cook it while the potatoes are boiling!
• Onion – Use your favorite onion here.
• Garlic – Fresh or from the jar.
• Butter – Omit the salt if you use salted butter.
• Sour Cream – Cut a few calories and use light.
• Cheddar cheese – Save some time and buy pre-shredded.
• Green Onion – Optional, but are always a great topping.
• Salt and pepper
• Oil

How to Make Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Step 1: Make the potato mash by boiling the potatoes and then mashing them once drained with butter and sour cream.

Step 2: Cook the chopped onions and garlic in a heated skillet, followed by ½ of the bacon crumbles to heat through. 

Step 3: Combine the skillet mixture with the mashed potatoes and then transfer the mashed potatoes to a lightly sprayed casserole/baking dish.

Step 4: Top the casserole with shredded cheese and the remaining bacon crumbles and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bacon is crispy. 

Step 5: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions. Serve and enjoy!

More Potato Recipes to Try

• Crock Pot Loaded Potato Soup
• Cheesy Bacon Mashed Potatoes
• Best Potato Salad Recipe
• Taco Potato Wedge Nachos

Recipe FAQs

What Types Of Potatoes Are Best For Making Baked Potato Casserole?

Russet Potatoes are one of the best types of potatoes to use when baking. The high starch content in these potatoes results in a creamy texture that’s perfect for baked potato casserole or a similar mashed potato dish. 

What Variations Can I Make to This Recipe?

• I’ve used shredded cheddar cheese but you can use another cheese that you prefer as long as it melts well.
• You can reduce the calories in this recipe by omitting the butter and using light sour cream.
• Feel free to add your favorite baked potato toppings to your casserole!

What Do You Eat with Loaded Baked Potato?

Just like classic loaded baked potato, you can enjoy this loaded baked potato casserole alongside other side dishes such as coleslaw, roasted vegetables, green salad, grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or steak. Some great quick and easy dinner options include:

• Creamy Pork Chops
• Smothered Chicken
• Brown Sugar Ham
• BBQ Chicken

How to store Leftovers

Leftover loaded baked potato casserole can be stored in an airtight container or in the casserole dish, covered tightly with plastic wrap, in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

You can also freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or oven.

Can I Make This Casserole Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! You can make and assemble the entire casserole a day or two in advance and store it in your refrigerator, wrapping the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap. You can also freeze it (unbaked) for longer – ready to be thawed and heated in the oven before serving. 

Be aware that making this casserole ahead of time and storing it in the fridge will require you to add a few minutes onto the baking time. If you are concerned that the shredded cheese topping will burn before the entire casserole heats through, cover it initially with aluminum foil. 

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Yield: 6 servings

Make the best baked potato casserole loaded with your favorite toppings!

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Ingredients

• 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
• 8 oz Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 Onion, medium, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 4 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ cup Green Onion/Scallions, sliced
• As desired, salt and pepper
• 1 tsp Oil for frying.

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until a fork goes through the potatoes easily. Drain and transfer back into the pot.
2. Add the ¼ cup butter and sour cream. Mash the potatoes.
3. Add the oil for frying to a skillet, then and add the chopped onions and
garlic. **Optional step, lightly salt the onions to help draw out the natural
sugars to help with sautéing.
4. Add ½ of the bacon crumbles and heat through. Add the skillet mixture to the
mashed potatoes and mix all together.
5. Transfer the potatoes to a lightly sprayed 9 x 7 baking dish.
6. Cover the potatoes with the shredded cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining bacon crumbles over the top.
8. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted and the bacon is crisped.
9. Remove from the oven and let sit for a couple minutes.
10. Garnish with the sliced green onions and enjoy.

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Other Casserole-Style Meals You’ll Love

Love a good casserole? Me too! Try one of our other favorites:

• Instant Pot Broccoli Chicken Casserole
• Instant Pot Mexican Casserole
• Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole For Two
• Green Chile Corn Casserole

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I have always loved onions but sautéed or caramelized onions are by far my favorite. There’s just something about the sweet flavor combined with the crunch from the onion that is next to none. So French onion dishes like this pasta are a constant rotation in our house. Don’t worry we switch them out for things like French onion pork chops or French onion chicken just for some variety.

What is French Onion Pasta?

French onion pasta combines caramelized onions with a decadent cream sauce to make one amazing pasta dish. While there’s no main protein besides bacon, this pasta does make a great main dish. You can always add chicken or shredded beef to round out this meal. The best part is that the whole thing is made in one skillet which means less dishes and more time to savor  this pasta.

French Onion Pasta Ingredients

Another reason that I love this one dish pasta is because you only need a handful of ingredients and most of them are easy to find. I do use a fancier Fontina cheese but you can always substitute for Parmesan or mozzarella. To make this French onion pasta you will need:

• Bacon
• Onions
• Mushrooms
• Salt and pepper
• Chicken broth
• Pasta
• Fontina cheese
• Heavy cream
• Parmesan
• Fresh basil

Bacon – The bacon adds a nice flavor to this pasta. Plus that you use the bacon grease to fry up the onions which gives them a great dimension of flavor.

Onions – I love using sweet onions for this pasta, but feel free to use your favorite onion in this recipe.

Mushroom – Save some time and get some pre-sliced mushrooms from the produce section. I use small button mushrooms but any mushroom will work.

Pasta – Any shape of pasta will work in this recipe. I used a spiral pasta, but penne, rigatoni or even macaroni noodles will be fine.

Cheese – I used a block of fontina cheese that I shredded for my French onion dip pasta. You can use white cheddar or even mozzarella in place of the fontina. Gruyere would also be a great option.

How to make French Onion Pasta

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients you also need a large skillet, measuring cups and spoon, a spatula and a cheese grater if you have a block of cheese.

Step one – Cook the bacon in the skillet and reserve the bacon grease. Cook your onions for about five minutes until they start to soften and become really fragrant. Then add in your mushrooms and cook until soffit as well.

Step two – Add in your chicken broth and bring it to a soft boil. Pour in the pasta and make sure it’s completely covered by the liquid. Cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

Step three – Add in your cheese and heavy cream once most of the liquid from the pasta has been absorbed. Allow it to cook for one to two minutes until creamy and smooth.

Step four – Add the Parmesan cheese and put in the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can also place a lid on top of the skillet instead of placing it under the broiler to ensure the cheese melts. Top with your bacon crumbles and basil before serving.

How to make in the slow cooker

You can easily make this pasta in your slow cooker as well. Start by placing your bacon grease, onions and mushrooms in your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the onions are brown and caramelized. Add in the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and the cheeses.

How to make in the Instant Pot

Want this French onion pasta even faster? Use your Instant Pot! Fry your bacon using the saute function and then add your onions and mushrooms. Cook until tender. Place the chicken broth and pasta in the Instant Pot and cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Manually release the pressure and stir in the cheese, bacon and basil.

Side dish recommendations

This pasta makes a great main dish and is really filling. To round out this meal you can add the following side dishes:

• Hoagies rolls
• Roasted broccoli
• Roasted carrots
• Classic coleslaw
• Baked asparagus

How to store leftovers

Place leftover pasta in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave as needed. This pasta will stay fresh for 2-3 days in the fridge.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, you can freeze this French onion pasta. Place it in a Ziplock bag once cooled and lay it flat in the freezer to harden. To re-heat, allow it to thaw in the fridge. Place it in the microwave with a few tablespoons of olive oil or water to heat.

Can I add chicken to this pasta?

Absolutely! Feel free to add chicken to this pasta to make it a full meal. It’s pretty hearty without the chicken, but the protein makes a great addition. Leftover chicken would make this a super easy dinner. You can also add shredded beef.

Do I have to use mushrooms?

I love mushrooms and onions together, but feel free to omit them if you are not a fan. The pasta is delicious with or without the mushrooms added.

French onion dip one pot pasta

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

How to make a super creamy french onion pasta with bacon, caramelized onions and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

• 5-6 slices of bacon, cooked and greased reserved
• 2 large sweet onions, diced
• 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 16 oz pasta of choice
• 1/2 cup of shredded Fontina, or cheese of choice
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan
• parsley or basil for topping

Instructions

In the same pan you used to cooked the bacon, add the diced onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper. Allow to cook for another 5-8 minutes, stirring every 30ish seconds.

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a soft boil. Add in the pasta making sure it is completely covered by the broth. Reduce heat, cover and let cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Be sure to stir every minute or so to ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Once most of the chicken broth has been absorbed stir in the Fontina cheese and heavy cream. Let it simmer for a minute or two and then remove from the stove top.

Top with the shredded Parmesan and put it in the oven on broil for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove, add the bacon and basil (or parsley) and allow to cool.

Give one last stir and enjoy!

Notes

Slow cooker directions -

Start by placing your bacon grease, onions and mushrooms in your slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the onions are brown and caramelized. Add in the cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and the cheeses. Note: you only need 1/2 cup of broth for the slow cooker version.

Instant Pot directions -

Fry your bacon using the saute function and then add your onions and mushrooms. Cook until tender. Place the chicken broth and pasta in the Instant Pot and cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Manually release the pressure and stir in the cheese, bacon and basil.

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Other French Onion dishes to try

I may have mentioned a time or two that I love onions. I’ve made quite a few other French onion inspired dishes that you might also enjoy if you love caramelized onions like me:

• French onion pork chops
• French onion chicken
• French onion roast

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I have always been a big fan of onions. I’m pretty sure I get it from my mom! She puts onion in everything. And I’m ok with that! Saute, caramelized, raw – I’ll take them! I love using them in meals too. My French Onion Pork Chops have been a family favorite for awhile and for good reason! I’ve also done a French Onion chicken that is so, so good! This roast is just another way of getting more onions in our lives!

What is French Onion Roast

French Onion Roast is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for chilly weather. The dish is made with beef roast, onions, and a variety of seasonings. 

The beef roast is cooked slowly in the slow cooker or Instant Pot, allowing the flavors of the onions and seasonings to infuse the meat. The result is a tender, flavorful roast that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve French Onion Roast with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

French Onion Beef Roast Ingredients 

• Beef chuck roast– I use a beef chuck roast, but you could use prime rib roast, rump roast, or whole sirloin. 
• Olive oil– You will need oil for browning the roast. You can use any oil you prefer. 
• Beef stock– If you don’t have beef stock, you could use beef broth instead. Although stock gives a better flavor. 
• Onions– You can’t have onion roast beef without onions. I recommend using yellow onions because they become sweet and flavorful during the cooking process. 
• Onion soup mix– Onion soup mix is an easy way to add all the flavor to your meat without using individual spices. It’s a combination of paprika, minced onion, onion powder, celery seed, black pepper, bouillon, and parsley. 
• Red wine vinegar– If you don’t have red wine vinegar, you could also use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. 

How to Make French Onion Beef Roast in the Instant Pot

If you want to make your french onion roast beef quickly, you can use your Instant Pot! Follow the simple steps below. 

Step 1: Season the Roast

First, season the roast with salt and black pepper on each side. 

Step 2: Saute the Meat

Next, hit the saute button on your Instant Pot. Add the oil to the pressure cooker, and brown the roast on both sides. 

Step 3: Deglaze the Pot

Deglaze the bottom of the pot by adding the beef stock and scraping with a wooden spoon.

Step 4: Add the Ingredients

Place your roast in the beef stock and top it with onions, onion soup mix, and red wine vinegar. 

Step 5: Pressure Cook

Put the lid on  the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to “sealing.” Then, hit the “pressure cook” or “manual” and set the time for 1 hour. 

Step 6: Quick Release

When the cook cycle is completed, quickly release the pressure by flipping the pressure valve to the venting position. 

Serve the beef roast with the au jus and onions. Enjoy!

How to Make Roast Beef in the Slow Cooker

If you prefer to have your roast ready when you get home from work, you can put it in the slow cooker before you leave. Follow the steps below!

Step 1: Season the Roast 

First, season the roast with salt and black pepper on each side.

Step 2: Sear the Meat

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the skillet and brown the roast on both sides.

Step 3: Deglaze & Transfer

Deglaze the bottom of the skillet by adding the beef stock and scraping with a wooden spoon. Then, transfer the roast and the beef broth to the slow cooker.

Step 4: Add the Ingredients

Top the roast with the onions, onion soup mix, and red wine vinegar.

Step 5: Slow Cook

Cover your slow cooker with the lid, and put it on low. Allow the roast to cook for 8 hours. 

Serve the beef roast with the au jux and onions. 

Enjoy!

Side Dish Recommendations 

I recommend serving French Onion Roast with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Here are some great recipes:

• Best Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
• Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Quick Honey Roasted Carrots
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

What Cut of Beef Works Best for This Recipe?

French Onion Roast is a family favorite in my house. It’s easy to make and always comes out flavorful and moist. The key to a good French Onion Roast is to use the right cut of beef. I like to use a chuck roast for this recipe. Chuck roast is a flavorful, fatty cut of beef that gets more tender the longer it cooks. This makes it ideal for French Onion Roast, which is cooked slowly.

Additionally, rib roast or sirloin roast are good options as well. Rib roast has more fat, which means it will be more flavorful. However, it can also be tough if not cooked properly. Sirloin roast is slightly leaner, but it is also more tender. 

How Do You Keep Chuck Roast Moist? 

Chuck roast is a tough cut of meat that can be difficult to cook. If not cooked properly, it can be dry and tough. However, there are a few simple tips that can help to ensure a moist and tender chuck roast. 

First, it is important to choose the right cut of meat. Look for a roast that has marbling, which is fat interlaced with the muscle tissue. This will help to keep the roast juicy as it cooks. 

Second, make sure to sear the roast before cooking. This will help to lock in the juices and prevent the roast from drying out. 

Finally, cook the roast slowly, either in the Instant Pot or in a slow cooker. This will give the tough fibers time to break down, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

Do You Have to Brown a Roast Before Putting it in a Crock Pot? 

Generally speaking, you don’t need to brown meat before putting it in a crock pot. The slow cooking process will eventually break down the connective tissues and render the meat tender and juicy. That being said, browning does have some benefits. 

First of all, it helps to seal in the juices, which can make the final product more flavorful. Browning also gives the meat a nice color and texture that may be lacking if you skip this step. So, if you’re looking for optimal results, you may want to take the extra time to brown your meat before adding it to the crock pot.

French Onion Roast Beef

Yield: 1 roast

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

How to make a tender and juicy roast beef full of French Onion flavors!

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Ingredients

• 3 pound beef chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1.Heat the “saute” function until “hot.”
2.Season the roast with salt and black pepper on each side.
3.Add the oil to the electric pressure cooker and brown the roast on both sides.
4.Deglaze the bottom of the pot by adding the beef stock and scraping with a wooden spoon.
5.Top the roast with the onions, onion soup mix, and red wine vinegar.
6.Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to “sealing.”
7.Program the electric pressure cooker using the “pressure cook” or “manual” function for 1 hour. When the cook cycle is completed, quick release the pressure.
8.Serve the beef roast with the au jux and onions.

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Slow Cooker directions -

11. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
10.Season the roast with salt and black pepper on each side.
11.Add the oil to the skillet and brown the roast on both sides.
12.Deglaze the bottom of the skillet by adding the beef stock and scraping with a wooden spoon.
13.Transfer the roast and the beef broth to the slow cooker.
14.Top the roast with the onions, onion soup mix, and red wine vinegar.
15.Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
16.Serve the beef roast with the au jux and onions.

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Other Beef Recipes to Try

• Stove Top Beef Stew
• Crock Pot Corned Beef
• Beef and Rice Casserole
• Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

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Using my slow cooker to be able to create a whole meal on a busy day is the best thing ever. You can prep everything before leaving and come home to a deliciously tender meal. These slow cooker cube steaks are no exception! With only a few minutes prep, you will be enjoying a hot and tender dinner in the evening.

What are Slow Cooker Cube Steaks

Slow Cooker Cube Steaks are a type of steak that is cut into small, square-shaped pieces. The name “cube steak” comes from the fact that the meat is cut into cubes, which helps it cook more evenly and quickly. Cube steaks are often used for dishes such as stews, stir-fries, or fajitas, as they are relatively lean and tenderize well when cooked slowly. 

One of the benefits of using a slow cooker to prepare cube steak is that it allows you to infuse the meat with flavor by cooking it in a variety of sauces or seasonings. Additionally, slow cookers help to tenderize the meat, making it more juicy and flavorful. 

Slow Cooker Cube Steak Ingredients 

You won’t need many ingredients for this easy recipe. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Cube steak: When shopping for cube steak, be sure to look for cuts that are not too thick or thin; otherwise, they may not cook evenly in the slow cooker.
• Garlic powder: Garlic powder is always a great seasoning for meats. It really brings out the flavors of the cube steak. 
• Salt & pepper: You’ll season the cube steaks on each side with salt and pepper. 
• Onion soup mix: This mix is packed with seasonings including onion flakes, beef bullion granules or paste, onion powder, parsley, celery seed, paprika, & black pepper.
• Brown gravy mix: The gravy makes these steaks nice and tender when mixed with the onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup. 
• Cream of mushroom soup: Cream of mushroom soup adds a thick and creaminess to your sauce. 
• Water: You will need some water so that the gravy and soup mix are thinned to perfection. If you prefer, you could use beef broth for additional flavor. 

How to Make Cubed Steak in the Crock Pot 

All you have to do with crock pot cube steaks is season, and let the crock pot do the work! Follow the simple steps below. 

Step 1: Season the Steaks

Season the cube steaks with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides. Then, set them to the side. 

Step 2: Make the Gravy

In a large bowl, mix the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix and water together until well combined. 

Step 3: Layer the Cube Steaks

Place ? of the soup mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, put 2 steaks on top. Cover the steaks with another ? of the soup mixture, and layer the remaining two steaks. 

Step 4: Cover in Sauce

Spoon the remaining soup mixture over the top 

Step 5: Cook

Cover your slow cooker with a lid and cook your cube steaks on low for 6 hours. 

Serve and Enjoy!

How to Make It in the Instant Pot

If you don’t have 6 hours to prepare your cubed steaks, you can make them just as tender in the Instant Pot. To make it in your Instant Pot, you will need to use 1 ½ cups of water and make a slurry after the meat is cooked. You’ll hit the manual or pressure cook button and set the time for 10-minutes. Or, you can follow this Instant Pot Cube Steak Recipe. 

Side Dish Recommendations 

Looking for a side dish to pair with these easy cube steaks? Some of our favorites are:

• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Loaded Cauliflower Bake
• Quick Honey Roasted Carrots
• Instant Pot White Rice

Can I Use Homemade Mixes? 

Absolutely! If you prefer certain seasonings, you can use those instead. Just make sure that you add enough water to keep your cube steak moist and delicious. 

What Cut is Cube Steak?

Cube steak is a cut of beef that has been tenderized by running it through a mechanical tenderizer, also known as a cube steak machine. This process creates small indentations, or “cubes,” on the surface of the meat. As a result, cube steak is usually more tender than other cuts of beef and is well suited for dishes that require extended cooking times, such as stew or braised beef.

Can I Use Other Meat?

While it is sometimes sold as a cut of meat, cube steak can also be made at home by purchasing a less expensive cut of beef such as chuck steak or round steak and tenderizing it yourself. Either way, cube steak is an excellent option for those looking for a delicious and affordable way to enjoy beef.

Slow Cooker Cube Steak

Yield: 4 steaks

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes

Make tender and delicious cube steaks in your slow cooker!

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs cube steak, about 4 steaks
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1 envelope brown gravy mix
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Season the steaks on both sides with garlic powder and salt & pepper, set aside 
2. In a large bowl mix the remaining ingredients until well combined 
3. Place ⅓ of the soup mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker 
4. Place 2 cube steaks on top of the mixture 
5. Cover the steaks with another ⅓ of the soup mixture 
6. Layer on the remaining 2 cube steaks 
7. Spoon the remaining soup mixture over the top 
8. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours 
9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Instant Pot directions -

Season the steaks.

Place them in the Instant Pot on a trivet.

Cover with the soup ingredients.

Add 1 ½ cups of water.

Cook for 10 minutes.

Allow the pressure to naturally release.

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Other Slow Cooker Dinners to Try

Need other slow cooker dinners? We suggest:

• Crock Pot Roast Dinner
• Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops
• Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
• Crock Pot Corned Beef

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We love pork for dinner! It’s a great alternative to chicken or beef and can easily be jazzed up. (Although I do love a plain juicy pork chop!) These Parmesan pork chops are just that – a jazzed up breaded pork chop that is easy enough for a busy weeknight meal.

What are Parmesan Pork Chops?

Parmesan pork chops are a delicious and easy to make dinner option. They are made by coating pork chops in Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning, then baking them in the oven. The result is a crispy, cheesy exterior with a juicy, flavorful interior. They are similar to Parmesan chicken, except you use pork chops!

Parmesan pork chops can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad. Whether you are looking for an elegant dinner option or a casual weeknight meal, Parmesan pork chops are sure to please.

Bread Parmesan Pork Chops Ingredient List

For this recipe, you’ll need ingredients to season and crisp the chops. Here’s what you need for this easy weeknight meal:

• Pork chops– I use center cut pork chops, but you could use bone-in pork chops as well. 
• Eggs– The eggs help the bread crumbs stick to the pork chops to make the exterior nice and crispy. 
• Panko bread crumbs– Panko bread crumbs are deliciously seasoned and perfect for a crispy pork chop. 
• Italian seasoning– To give flavor to the pork chops, you’ll mix the Italian seasoning with the flour. 
• Flour– Flour is needed to coat the pork chop and season it. It helps the egg stick to the chop so that the bread crumbs will stick. 
• Cooking oil– You can use canola oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, or even butter to fry the pork chops. 
• Tomato sauce– You’ll need a little tomato sauce to make the casserole. 
• Shredded mozzarella cheese– I used shredded mozzarella cheese, but you can also use fresh mozzarella here too!

How to make Parmesan Pork Chops

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, it’s time to make the best pork chops you’ve ever had. Follow the steps below!

Step 1: Prepare the Breading

First, place the flour in one shallow bowl and the Panko bread crumbs in a second. Beat the eggs in a third dish.

Step 2: Prep Your Dishes

Next, have a clean plate ready and also grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish and set aside. Then, stir the Italian seasoning into the flour.

Step 3: Bread the Pork Chops

Coat your pork chops in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally the bread crumbs. Place the pork chops on the plate as you coat them. 

Step 4: Fry the Pork Chops

Place 1-2 Tablespoons cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, brown each pork chop for 3-4 minutes on each side. Check the internal temperature. It should be 145?.

Step 5: Preheat and Prep

Next, preheat oven to 450?. Then, scoop 2 Tablespoons of tomato sauce on each pork chop, and top with 2 Tablespoons of shredded cheese.

Step 6: Bake the Chops

Bake the pork chops for about 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Serve and Enjoy!

How to Make in the Slow Cooker 

If you want to make this recipe in the slow cooker, follow the steps above up to frying the pork chop. Then, instead of placing it in the oven, put the slow cooker on high and cook in the slow cooker for 2-3 hours. Or, follow this Crock-pot Parmesan Pork Chops Recipe. 

How to Make in the Instant Pot 

If you want to use your Instant Pot, follow the recipe above using the searing or saute function to fry the pork chops. Then, add ¾ cup of water, and pressure cook the pork chops for 0-1 minute to melt the cheese. 

Side Dish Recommendations

If you want to keep this recipe easy peasy, you can serve them with roasted veggies or salad. But, you can serve these chops with just about anything. Here are some ideas:

• Quick Honey Roasted Carrots
• Italian Roasted Potatoes
• Cheesy Baked Asparagus
• Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

What Pork Chops Work Best for this Recipe? 

Parmesan pork chops are a delicious and easy way to dress up your pork chops. But what kind of pork chop works best for this dish? I like to use boneless, trimmed pork chops that are about 1-inch thick. You can definitely use bone-in pork chops, but they will take a bit longer to cook. And while you could use thinner pork chops, they tend to dry out more easily. So, for the best results, go for the 1-inch thick boneless pork chops.

Can I Use Fresh Mozzarella?

Absolutely! Parmesan pork chops are a delicious and easy way to dress up your ordinary pork chop dinner. And while you can use any type of mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella makes these pork chops extra special. Fresh mozzarella is softer and more flavorful than its processed counterpart, so it really takes these pork chops to the next level.

More Pork Chop Recipes to Try

Love a good pork chop? I have some other great pork chop recipes you can try:

• French Onion Pork Chops
• Creamy Crock Pot Pork Chops
• Instant Pot Stuffed Pork Chops
• Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy

Parmesan Pork Chops

Yield: 4 pork chops

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

How to make a tender breaded pork chop covered in Mozzarella cheese.

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Ingredients

• 4 Small Pork Chops
• 2 Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup Cooking Oil
• 1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese

Instructions

1. Place the flour in one shallow bowl and the Panko bread crumbs in a second. Beat the eggs in a third dish.
2. Have a clean plate ready and also grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish and set aside.
3. Stir the Italian seasoning into the flour.
4. Dredge each pork chop in the flour, then the egg mixture and then into the Panko bread crumbs.
5. Place on a plate as you coat all of the pork chops.
6. Place 1-2 Tablespoons cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Once hot, brown each pork chop, about 3-4 minutes per side until an inserted thermometer reaches 145F, and then place in the prepared casserole dish.
8. Preheat oven to 450F.
9. Scoop 2 Tablespoons of tomato sauce overtop of each pork chop, then top with 2 Tablespoons of shredded cheese.
10. Bake the pork chops for about 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Notes

Slow cooker instructions -

Follow the steps above up to frying the pork chop. Then, instead of placing it in the oven, put the slow cooker on high and cook in the slow cooker for 30 minutes - 1 hour.

Instant Pot instructions -

Follow the recipe above using the searing or saute function to fry the pork chops. Then, add ¾ cup of water, and pressure cook the pork chops for 0-1 minute to melt the cheese. 

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Meatballs are always a good idea at our house. Everyone loves them and eats them up. Whether it’s classic baked meatballs, our favorite freezer friendly Italian chicken meatballs or these easy baked Swedish meatballs, I can almost guarantee a compliant free dinner!

What Are Baked Swedish Meatballs? 

Swedish meatballs are different from traditional or Italian meatballs. The difference is in the ground meat and the sauce. Swedish meatballs use a 50-50 ratio of ground pork and ground beef. Additionally, they are seasoned with spices like allspice and nutmeg for flavoring whereas Italian meatballs rely more on Parmesan and garlic for flavoring. Then, they are smothered in a rich and creamy brown gravy making them the perfect comfort food. 

Swedish Meatball Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need ingredients both for the meatballs themselves and for the delicious creamy sauce. Here’s what you’ll need. 

• Ground meat– You will use a 50-50 ratio of ground beef and ground pork. So, make sure you grab both.  
• Egg– Because eggs are sticky, the egg helps to hold the meat together into a ball.
• Spices and seasonings– You will mix salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and parsley into your ground meat for flavoring. 
• Breadcrumbs– Breadcrumbs help to absorb the moisture as the meatballs cook so there isn’t a ton of liquid on top of your meatballs when they are done. 
• Butter– For the sauce, you will need to melt the butter. I used salted butter for more flavoring, but you could use unsalted butter as well. 
• Flour– The flour is used as a thickener for the sauce. Be sure not to pack the flour. Instead, scoop it into the measuring cup with a spoon and level it off with a butter knife. 
• Beef broth– If you don’t have beef broth, you can make it using 3 bullion cubes and 3 cups of water. Simply boil the cubes with the water to melt them. 
• Worcestershire sauce– This sauce adds a delicious flavor to the gravy. 
• Heavy cream– The cream makes the sauce into a creamy and delicious gravy. 

Gluten free options – Want to make these meatballs gluten free? I suggest a gluten free breadcrumb or pork rinds. Also, swap out the regular flour for a gluten-free flour such as Krusteaz gluten free flour.

How to Make Baked Swedish Meatballs

With just a little preparation, these Swedish meatballs are so easy to make. It will be your new weeknight meal. 

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 

Step 2: Mix the Meatball Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix the ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs and all the seasonings and spices together. Mix until well combined. 

Step 3: Roll the Balls

Use a ¼ inch ice cream scoop to make 1-2 inch meatballs. You can also roll them into small balls using your hands. Then, place them on the baking sheet. 

Step 4: Bake the Meatballs

Place the baking sheet in the oven, and bake the meatballs for 30-40 minutes. Make sure they are cooked through. 

Step 5: Prepare the Gravy Sauce

Next, melt the butter in a skillet over medium high heat. Then, whisk in the flour and allow it to brown. Add in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and then the cream. Reduce the heat and allow it to thicken. 

Step 6: Add Gravy to Meatballs

Finally, add the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Roll the meatballs to fully coat them with the sauce. 

Serve and Enjoy!

How to Make Them In The Crock Pot 

To make these Swedish meatballs in the crockpot, you would simply prepare the meatballs as you would in the directions above. Then, place the meatballs in the crockpot. Make the sauce on the skillet as you did above and pour it over the meatballs. Set your crockpot on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Or, you can follow this Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Recipe. 

How to Make Them In The Instant Pot 

To make these Swedish meatballs using the Instant Pot, you would follow the steps above to make the meatballs. Then, place your meatballs on the trivet and put them in the Instant Pot. Make sure to put 1 cup of water in the inner pot at the bottom. You will then hit the manual or pressure cook button and cook your meatballs for 7 minutes. Use your skillet to make the sauce. If you are looking for more Instant Pot meatballs, don’t forget to check out my Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, too!

Side Dish Recommendations 

These Swedish meatballs are an easy dinner that goes well over egg noddles, rice or mashed potatoes. Some sides to add to your meal are:

• Honey Roasted Carrots
• Roasted Broccoli
• Sesame Cauliflower
• Oven Roasted Green Beans

How Do I Store Leftovers?

Swedish meatballs are just as delicious the next day. Store your meatballs with the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can keep them for 3-5 days in the fridge. 

Can You Freeze Swedish Meatballs?

Absolutely! In fact, you can freeze them cooked or uncooked. Simply place them in a freezer Ziploc bag in the freezer for 3-4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and cook them as the directions state above. 

Baked Swedish Meatballs

Yield: 24 meatballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

A delicious meatball in a decadent and creamy sauce.

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Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• ½ lb ground beef
• ½ lb ground pork
• 1 tablespoon dry onion, minced
• 1 egg
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Mix all meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Roll mixture into balls and place on baking sheet.
4. Bake 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
5. Prepare the sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
6. Whisk in flour and allow to brown for 1 minute.
7. Add in broth and Worcestershire sauce then cream.
8. Reduce heat slightly and allow sauce to thicken
9. Season to taste.
10. Add meatballs to skillet and coat with sauce.
11. Garnish with parsley, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Crock Pot - prepare the meatballs as you would in the directions above. Then, place
the uncooked meatballs in the crockpot. Make the sauce on the skillet as you did
above and pour it over the meatballs. Set your crockpot on high for 4-6
hours or low for 6-8 hours.

Instant Pot - make the meatballs. Then, place your meatballs on the trivet and put
them in the Instant Pot. Make sure to put 1 cup of water in the inner
pot at the bottom. You will then hit the manual or pressure cook button
and cook your meatballs for 7 minutes. Use your skillet to make the
sauce.

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More Pork Recipes You’ll Love

Looking for more pork recipes? We love using pork a few times a week! Some of our favorite recipes to make are:

• Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
• Instant Pot Pork Roast
• Instant Pot Stuffed Pork Chops
• Crockpot Pulled Pork Sliders

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One thing that my husband loves is Asian food! He was stationed overseas before we met and always talks about his love of their food. I try to recreate many of his favorite recipes at home whenever possible. Today I’m letting him share more about these Korean beef lettuce wraps with yall!

Korean beef wraps

There is little wonder how so many centurions are living throughout the Asian continent. It is all in their diet. Having spent much of my enlistment stationed in the Far East, I have a profound love for Asian cuisine. While this recipe is not what would be considered authentic, the ingredients used are commonly used in many Korean and Chinese dishes.

That blend of onion and garlic with ginger, nuanced by soy sauce and sesame seed oil bring back fond memories overseas. I could reminisce endlessly, but there’s nothing better than being able to prepare a tasty meal that even my kids enjoy.

What are beef lettuce wraps?

These wraps are a combination of the wonderful flavors reminiscent of Asia with an American twist. They are also Keto friendly, gluten free and could be modified to be Whole30 compliant. (Leave out the brown sugar.)

The total prep and cook time of this dish is only about a half hour. Quick and easy! Perfect for an active family who must eat healthy meals on the go. Like I mentioned, this recipe is not authentic. I spent quite some time in South Korea and do not recall ever seeing a lettuce wrap once. However, it does have all the flavors you would find in a Korean beef barbecue. All of which is wrapped in a leaf of lettuce for easy, mostly mess free eating.

Korean beef lettuce wrap ingredients

• Ground beef
• Sesame oil
• Onion chopped
• Soy sauce or coconut animos
• Brown sugar
• Chili garlic sauce
• Ginger paste
• Minced garlic
• Chopped cashews
• Green Leaf lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions, optional

Beef – Ground beef is inexpensive and easy to find at the grocery store or local butcher. However, if you’re in a pinch, there’s plenty of ways to substitute the meat. Ground turkey or ground pork will work just fine.

Spices – Most grocery stores nowadays have an aisle dedicated to world foods. That’s where you’ll find sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger paste, and chili garlic sauce. Huey Fong is the most commonly recognized chili garlic sauce down that aisle. But you can just as easily substitute that with Sriracha.

To keep this recipe Whole30 compliant, use coconut animos instead of soy sauce. Soy sauce normally contains wheat as an ingredient and is something that should be avoided if you are gluten free as well. There are gluten free soy sauces too.

Garlic – Minced garlic is found in the produce section of the grocery. Spice World Minced Garlic is my preferred brand.

Brown sugar – Swerve brown sugar substitute can be found among the sugars in the baking aisle. This will keep your beef lettuce wraps low carb. If you’re not into sugar substitutes, light brown sugar works just the same.

Lettuce – The remaining ingredients can be found in the produce or baking aisles. You want to grab large green lettuce leaves such as Bib, butter or Boston. You can use Iceberg but it normally has a thick ridge down the center.

How to make beef lettuce wraps

After you gather your ingredients, you will also want to grab:

• a large skillet
• measuring spoons
• wooden spoon or spatula

Heat your skillet oven medium-high heat and add in your sesame oil. You can also use olive oil or butter here as well. Add in your onion and saute until soften and fragrant – about 5 minutes.

Add in your ground beef and cook until no longer pink and the outside is completely browned.

Next, you are going to add in the soy sauce or coconut animos, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, ginger paste and minced garlic.

Your cashews go in last after the liquid has cooked down. Make sure to omit the brown sugar if you are trying to make this Whole30 compliant.

Remove the meat mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly. Spoon into your lettuce wraps and top with green onions, if desired.

How to make in the Instant Pot

Want to make these beef wraps even quicker? Follow these simple instructions for using your pressure cooker to make Korean beef:

• Combine the sauce ingredients together.
• Add the oil to the inner pot and place it on saute.
• Cook the ground beef until no longer pink.
• Add the onion.
• Pressure cook on high heat for 8 minutes.
• Manually release the pressure.
• Add in the sauce and saute until thickened.
• Serve over rice or your favorite side.

How to make in the Slow Cooker

• Combine the sauce ingredients together.
• Add the oil to a skillet.
• Cook the ground beef until no longer pink.
• Add the cooked beef and onion to the slow cooker.
• Add the sauce and stir.
• Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

What do you eat with Korean lettuce wraps?

These would make great sides for this quick and easy dinner:

• loaded cauliflower bake
• asparagus almondine
• honey ginger carrots
• mashed cauliflower
• sweet potato fries

What sauce comes on Korean beef lettuce wraps?

The sauce on these Korean beef wraps is homemade and consists of coconut aminos, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, ginger paste and garlic. The sauce thickens in the skillet and coats the ground beef. It’s a great Asian inspired sauce!

Korean beef lettuce wraps

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A healthy Asian inspired lettuce wrap that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb Ground beef
• ½ tbsp Sesame oil
• ½ Onion chopped
• ¼ c. Coconut animos or soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Swerve brown sugar substitute
• 1 tsp Chili garlic sauce
• ½ tsp Ginger paste
• 2 tsp Minced garlic
• ¼ c Chopped cashews
• Green Leaf lettuce leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Heat up ½ tbsp of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chopped onion to the heated skillet, and cook until softened and starting to brown.
3. Mix in the ground beef, and cook until the beef is completely browned.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, Swerve brown sugar substitute, chili garlic sauce, ginger paste, and minced garlic. Stir to combine well.
5. Continue to cook down the mixture, lowering the heat to medium until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Mix in the chopped cashews, and remove the skillet from the heat.
7. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, and then add spoonfuls of the beef mixture to the green leaf lettuce cups, and top with freshly chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Instant Pot directions:

Combine the sauce ingredients together.

Add the oil to the inner pot and place it on saute.

Cook the ground beef until no longer pink.

Add the onion.

Pressure cook on high heat for 8 minutes.

Manually release the pressure.

Add in the sauce and saute until thickened.

Serve over rice or your favorite side.

Crock Pot directions:

Combine the sauce ingredients together.

Add the oil to a skillet.

Cook the ground beef until no longer pink.

Add the cooked beef and onion to the slow cooker.

Add the sauce and stir.

Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 469Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 436mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 39g

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