Center of the plate recipes - Page 10

These main dish recipes have become the cornerstone of my cooking because they're the kind of satisfying centerpiece that makes you feel properly fed and what makes them really special is how they create those memorable meals that people ask for again and again plus they're substantial enough to need nothing more than a simple side dish and I love how they've helped me master those essential cooking skills that make homemade meals feel special every single time and everyone gets excited when they smell these cooking because they know they're in for something really delicious and comforting.

778 recipes in this collection. (Page 10 Of 65)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

Pepper steak with bell peppers and glossy soy sauce over white rice in a shallow ceramic bowl
Main Dishes Pepper Steak Recipe 8 Ratings

Tender sliced beef and crisp bell peppers in a savory soy sauce, a quick 35-minute skillet dinner that beats takeout every time.

Jalapeño peach glazed chicken thigh with caramelized glaze and jalapeño slices on a white plate
Main Dishes Jalapeño Peach Chicken 7 Ratings

Bone-in chicken thighs glazed with peach preserves and fresh jalapeño, seared and oven-finished in one skillet until lacquered and deeply caramelized.

Garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf slices with parsley on a white platter
Main Dishes Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf 8 Ratings

A tender ground chicken meatloaf with garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, and a buttery golden topping.

Carne guisada beef stew in a clay bowl with a soft flour tortilla and fresh cilantro
Main Dishes Carne Guisada with Flour Tortillas 9 Ratings

Tender beef chuck simmered in a cumin-rich tomato-pepper gravy, served wrapped in soft homemade flour tortillas. A hearty Tex-Mex meal in about 90 minutes.

Bowl of green chile goulash with queso, sour cream, and fresh cilantro
Main Dishes Goulash de Chile Verde con Queso 9 Ratings

Ground beef, roasted green chiles, elbow macaroni, and melted Pepper Jack cheese cooked together in one pot. A bold Southwestern twist on classic goulash, ready in about 35 minutes.

Cheese and onion enchiladas in a white baking dish with bubbling melted cheese, red sauce, sour cream, and cilantro
Main Dishes Cheese and Onion Enchiladas 5 Ratings

Corn tortillas filled with sweet caramelized onions and melted cheese, smothered in red enchilada sauce and baked until bubbly. Ready in under an hour.

Loaded steak quesadilla wedges with molten cheese, charred peppers, sour cream and lime
Main Dishes Loaded Steak Quesadillas 5 Ratings

Juicy skirt steak, charred peppers and onions, and a melty two-cheese blend sealed inside a crispy golden flour tortilla. Ready in 30 minutes and loaded enough to call dinner.

Golden chiles rellenos with tomato sauce and melted cheese
Main Dishes Chiles Rellenos Recipe 6 Ratings

Roasted poblanos stuffed with melty cheese, dipped in fluffy egg batter, fried until golden, and served with a simple tomato sauce.

Crispy tostada shell with refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese, and sour cream swirl on a wooden surface
Main Dishes Copycat Taco Bell Tostada 5 Ratings

Crispy corn shells layered with warm refried beans, cold shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cheddar cheese, and a sour cream swirl. The Taco Bell original, homemade in 15 minutes.

Two golden Hatch chile rellenos in red salsa roja with melted cheese and cilantro on a white plate
Main Dishes Mexican Hatch Chile Rellenos 9 Ratings

Roasted Hatch chiles stuffed with melted cheese, dipped in a classic egg batter, and fried until golden and puffy. Served with warm salsa roja for an authentic New Mexican dinner.

Crispy golden Mexican chicken flautas topped with shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, and sour cream on a white plate
Main Dishes Mexican Chicken Flautas 9 Ratings

Crispy golden corn tortillas stuffed with smoky seasoned chicken, fried until crunchy, and loaded with fresh toppings. Ready in 35 minutes.

Homemade picadillo with ground beef and golden potatoes in a brick-red tomato sauce in a terracotta bowl
Main Dishes Easy Homemade Picadillo with Potatoes 7 Ratings

Ground beef and golden potato cubes simmered in a tomato-chile sauce with Mexican spices. A one-pan homemade picadillo ready in 30 minutes.