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