Stovetop Suppers: The Ultimate Weeknight Meal!
Stovetop Suppers are the ultimate weeknight meal! Wholesome and delicious meals that come together quickly and please the masses: dinner is served!
When a plan for dinner is non-existent, I recommend making a simple stovetop supper! It’s a convenient way to make something delicious that is fast, wholesome, and dirties as few dishes as possible. Whether you’re looking for a dish that comes together in a matter of minutes, or you’ve got a little more time on your hands, this cooking method yields flavorful meals that everyone will love! Read on to learn more about stovetop suppers!
How To Make a Stovetop Supper
The key to a stovetop meal is convenience. This normally comes by way of fewer pans and fewer steps: but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice flavor. There are a few methods that I tun to when I’m considering making a stovetop supper that features meat:
- A quick sauté. A flash in the pan at high heat yields tender and juicy results.
- A crispy breading. Dredged in flour, dipped in egg, and pressed with crackers or breadcrumbs that will crisp when lightly fried.
- A sear followed by an oven finish. A charred exterior gives way to a tender center when this method id used.
Each of these cooking methods work well for any type of meat, although the cut may dictate how best to prepare it. For example, cubed steak would be excellent sautéed (say in a stir fry) but likely wouldn’t need any oven time to finish cooking.
Each of these cooking methods is detailed in the following recipes. I implore you to try them all!
Recipes for Stovetop Suppers
These recipes are simple, delicious, and come together quickly meaning you can reach for them on your busiest of nights.
Chicken Paillards are arguably one of the fastest ways to prepare the humble boneless and skinless chicken breast!
A French term referring to meat that has been pounded out, this method delivers delicious results in a flash. After being pounded to a uniform thickness and seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the chicken takes just minutes to cook. This recipe offers instructions to make a simple pan sauce, which can be adjusted to your tastes and preferences.
Chicken Paillards with Maple Dijon Pan Sauce is an excellent dish to reach for if you’re hungry and have little to no time to make dinner!
This dish is one to impress! Flank steak is layered with sautéed spinach, shallots, and distinct blue cheese. It’s seared on all sides, and can be finished in the oven if you have a little more time and prefer your steak a little more done. This dish is incredibly versatile: add your favorite ingredients to find your own favorite combination. These Steak Roll Ups with Spinach and Blue Cheese are a must make!
This is a recipe I return to time after time for not only its convenience, but for its unbeatable flavor! I grew up eating a version of this Pork Schnitzel and it never gets old. Thick cut boneless pork chops are dredged in a flour and cornstarch mixture, dipped in an egg wash, and covered in pano breadcrumbs. They’re lightly fried to golden brown perfection, sealing in delicious flavor and juiciness.
This recipe method can be used for any meat you like!
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