Does your idea of cooking start with boiling pasta and end with sauteéing veggies because you're not entirely sure how to cook meat? I feel you. Getting perfectly cooked steak or chicken isn't exactly the easiest task, and it can be overwhelming to take on complicated recipes. But rest assured — there are plenty of easy recipes that will help you conquer your fear of cooking chicken, steak, pork, and ground beef. From slow-cooker recipes to foolproof roasting methods, these are the dinner recipes you'll want to bookmark. Once you're comfortable with the basic techniques, you'll be ready for projects like beef Wellington [1].
Easy Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken Breasts
Get the recipe: easy lemon-pepper roasted chicken breasts [3]
Slow-Cooker "Roast" Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker "roast" chicken [4]
Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-thyme baked chicken [5]
Slow-Cooker Poached Chicken
Get the recipe: slow-cooker poached chicken [6]
1-Pan Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
Get the recipe: one-pan roasted Italian sausage, peppers, and onions [7]
Slow-Cooker Carnitas
Get the recipe: slow-cooker carnitas [8]
Easy Pork Chops With Sweet and Sour Glaze
Get the recipe: easy pork chops with sweet and sour glaze [9]
Perfectly Cooked Ground Beef
Get the recipe: perfectly cooked ground beef [10]
Pan-Seared Steak
Get the recipe: pan-seared steak [11]
Slow-Cooker Carne Asada
Get the recipe: slow-cooker carne asada [12]
Easy Beef and Broccoli
Get the recipe: easy beef and broccoli [13]
Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
Get the recipe: Tex-Mex ground beef tacos [14]