Center of the plate recipes - Page 9

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 9 Of 65)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

Ground beef tostada loaded with refried beans, avocado, queso fresco, and crema on a ceramic plate
Main Dishes Ground Beef Tostadas 5 Ratings

Crispy corn tostadas topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, sliced avocado, and a quick homemade crema. Ready in about 35 minutes with pantry staples.

Cheesy baked beef enchiladas with golden bubbling cheese and red enchilada sauce in a white ceramic dish
Main Dishes Cheesy Baked Beef Enchiladas 4 Ratings

Seasoned ground beef rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and topped with a thick bubbly layer of melted cheese. Ready in about 45 minutes.

Bowl of Carne con Papas Rojo with tender beef and potatoes in brick-red guajillo chile sauce
Main Dishes Carne con Papas Rojo 9 Ratings

Tender beef and potatoes simmered in a rich, smoky guajillo red chile sauce. A classic Mexican comfort stew ready in just over an hour.

Green chile picadillo with ground beef and potatoes in a rustic ceramic bowl
Main Dishes Green Chile Picadillo 4 Ratings

Ground beef, roasted green chiles, and diced potatoes simmer together in one skillet for a hearty, smoky New Mexico-style picadillo ready in about 45 minutes.

Smothered green chile bean burrito on a ceramic plate with melted cheese and green onions
Main Dishes Smothered Green Chile Bean Burrito 9 Ratings

Bean-filled flour tortillas smothered in a rich ground beef and roasted green chile sauce, then blanketed in melted cheese. A hearty New Mexican comfort meal ready in about 50 minutes.

BBQ bacon cheeseburger stuffed onion with melted cheddar and parsley in a cast-iron skillet
Main Dishes BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Onions 8 Ratings

Sweet onions packed with seasoned beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar, brushed with smoky BBQ glaze and roasted until perfectly tender.

Beef enchiladas in a casserole dish with thick bubbling melted cheese and red enchilada sauce
Main Dishes Extra Cheesy Beef Enchiladas 7 Ratings

Seasoned ground beef rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and topped with a thick layer of melted Mexican cheese. Baked until bubbling in about 45 minutes.

Bacon cheeseburger rice with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions in a cast iron skillet
Main Dishes Bacon Cheeseburger Rice 6 Ratings

Ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and fluffy rice all cooked in one pan with real burger-sauce flavor, on the table in 30 minutes.

Bacon-wrapped jalapeño popper tacos with crema, avocado, and pico on corn tortillas
Main Dishes Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Asada Tacos 6 Ratings

Jalapeños stuffed with taco beef, cream cheese, and cheddar, wrapped in bacon and baked crispy, then served in warm tortillas with crema and fresh pico de gallo.

Enchiladas rojas with red chile sauce, melted cheese, crema, and cilantro in a ceramic baking dish
Main Dishes Homemade Enchiladas Rojas 9 Ratings

Enchiladas rojas made from scratch with a rich ancho and guajillo red chile sauce, tender shredded chicken, and melted cheese, baked until bubbly. The sauce takes just 30 minutes and can be made days ahead.

Chicken leg in dark mole sauce with sesame seeds and cilantro in a ceramic bowl
Main Dishes Authentic Chicken Mole 5 Ratings

A from-scratch chicken mole with three types of dried chiles, Mexican chocolate, and braised chicken that absorbs every bit of the rich, deeply smoky sauce.

Chicken burrito bowl with rice, black beans, avocado, pico de gallo, and sour cream
Main Dishes Chicken Burrito Bowl with Rice and Beans 7 Ratings

A loaded homemade burrito bowl with juicy spiced chicken, fluffy cilantro lime rice, seasoned black beans, and all your favorite toppings, ready in 40 minutes.