12 Dinner Recipes You Need If You Are Completely Afraid of Cooking Meat

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

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.

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Easy Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken Breasts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easy Lemon-Pepper Roasted Chicken Breasts

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Slow-Cooker "Roast" Chicken
America's Test Kitchen

Slow-Cooker "Roast" Chicken

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Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken

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Slow-Cooker Poached Chicken
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Poached Chicken

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1-Pan Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

1-Pan Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

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Slow-Cooker Carnitas
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Carnitas

Get the recipe: slow-cooker carnitas

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Perfectly Cooked Ground Beef
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Perfectly Cooked Ground Beef

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Pan-Seared Steak
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Pan-Seared Steak

Get the recipe: pan-seared steak

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Slow-Cooker Carne Asada
Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

Get the recipe: slow-cooker carne asada

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Easy Beef and Broccoli
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Easy Beef and Broccoli

Get the recipe: easy beef and broccoli

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Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos