5 Weeknight Dinners for Meat Lovers
Monday: Chrissy Teigen's Jerk Lamb Chops with Sweet & Salty Banana Rice
Chrissy Teigen's go-to recipe perfectly combines smoky, savory flavors with a tropically-sweet bite. Trust us – nothing hits the spot quite like this!
Recipe: Try Chrissy's Jerk Lamb Chops with Sweet & Salty Banana Rice
Tuesday: Rachael Ray's Gnocchi with Velvety Veal Ragu
Turn your ragu game up a notch with tender, buttery veal sauce. With ingredients like white wine, fresh sage, and Gorgonzola dolce, you know this dish is a winner!
Recipe: Try Rach's Gnocchi with Velvety Veal Ragu
Wednesday: Coq au Vin
It's not often you get the chance to cook with brandy – which is all the more reason to whip this up for dinner. Plus, there's bacon involved. It's a true meat lover's dream!
Recipe: Try our Coq au Vin
Thursday: Steak & Potatoes with Black Pepper Sauce
You can't go wrong with steak and potatoes. Give this classic meal a kick with hasselback potatoes and a hearty, slightly-spicy sauce. Yum!
Recipe: Try our Steak & Potatoes with Black Pepper Sauce
Friday: Chicken & Chorizo Paella
Double down on meat with this flavor-packed recipe! Parsley, onions, and bell peppers add a hint of freshness to the savory dish.
Recipe: Try our Chicken & Chorizo Paella
Shopping List
For Chrissy's jerk lamb chops with sweet & salty banana rice:
- 2 tbsp. jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp. Pickapeppa sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 lb. baby lamb chops
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 small bananas
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Kosher salt
- A few pinches of chopped fresh thyme
- Lime wedges
For Rach's gnocchi with velvety veal ragu:
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 12 to 16 leaves (a handful) fresh sage
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 small stalk celery with leafy top
- 1 lb. ground veal
- Salt and finely ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 4 oz. Gorgonzola dolce (soft mild blue cheese)
- 1 package (about 17 oz.) fresh potato gnocchi
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- About 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
For the coq au vin:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 8 carrots
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups dry red wine
- About 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup white mushrooms
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
For the steak & potatoes with black pepper sauce:
- 4 russet potatoes (about 8 oz. each)
- 1 stick butter
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 white onion
- 2 cups beef stock
- 3 tbsp. oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. sherry vinegar
- 1 1/2 lb. skirt steak
- 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions
For the chicken & chorizo paella:
- 3 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken
- 8 ounces cured chorizo
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups (about 11 1/2 oz) short-grain rice, such as arborio, Bomba or Valencia
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley