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    10 Fast, Filling Dinners That Always Hit the Spot

    Published: Jun 23, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Eat like royalty with the speed of a racing mechanic with these meal recipes designed for time, flavor and satisfaction! Some are nostalgic like slow cooker sloppy joes and one pot jambalaya. Others are creative and different like garlic bread stuffed with spaghetti and foil packet burgers. Either path your family will be impressed, full and you will have plenty of time to actually see one another!

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    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    These Slow Cooker Ground Beef Sloppy Joes are a game-changer! Lean ground beef and peppers simmer all day in a sweet and spicy homemade sauce, creating a rich, flavorful meat mixture that's anything but ordinary.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Baked Gnocchi

    Photo Credit: Cook Dinner Tonight

    There is nothing easier to cook than this delicious baked gnocchi with mozzarella and Italian sausage. The key to make this dish extra saucy is Marinara sauce and mozzarella that will smother the soft baked gnocchi and add so much flavor!

    Get the recipe: Baked Gnocchi.

    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks

    Craving a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal? This dump-and-bake Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole has you covered with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese in every bite. It's perfect choice for speedy weeknight dinner.

    Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

    Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This delicious dinner combines two favorite Italian dishes into one! The garlic bread is the perfect vessel for the meaty spaghetti and then baked in the oven with lots of melty cheese.

    Get the recipe: Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread

    Instant Pot Cube Steak

    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This simple 25-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tenderized meat in the creamiest onion gravy with mushrooms will quickly become your new favorite.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cube Steak.

    One Pot Jambalaya

    One Pot Jambalaya
    Photo Credit: Tastes Of Lizzy T

    This one-pot jambalaya is full of delicious Cajun flavors. It is made with with shrimp, sausage and chicken for a traditional jambalaya recipe.

    Get the recipe: One Pot Jambalaya

    Easy Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks Recipe

    A serving of Philly cheesesteak.
    Photo Credit: The Freshy Cooky

    This Philly Cheesesteak recipe is so easy to do, you can even make it during a weeknight! It's a reward after a long day's work. Try this recipe now, and indulge in the comforting, classic flavors we've always loved!

    Get the Recipe: Easy Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks Recipe

    Crock Pot Buffalo

    Photo Credit: Slow Cooker Meals

    This Crock Pot Buffalo is a zesty dish that combines the bold flavor of buffalo chicken with creamy, cheesy goodness for an unbeatable combination! It's bursting with flavor and the perfect midweek dish.

    Get the recipe: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Pizza Pasta Bake with Ground Beef

    Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin

    This Pizza Pasta Bake with Ground Beef recipe is a yummy family-friendly everyone will love. It combines all the flavors of your favorite cheesy pepperoni pizza but with pasta. Its quick and easy to make for busy weeknights. Yum!

    Get the recipe: Pizza Pasta Bake With Ground Beef

    Burger Dinner Foil Packets

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    These juicy hamburgers are flavored with onion soup mix and wrapped in a foil packet. These are grilled until they are perfectly cooked for a tasty meal the whole family will enjoy.

    Get the recipe: Burger Dinner Foil Packets

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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