Easy Kids Meals Main Dishes with 6 or Fewer Ingredients

Pizza Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (4 oz.) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 can sliced black olives, drained
• 4 cups water
• 1 (15 oz.) jar pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• Optional pizza toppings: chopped pepperoni, Canadian bacon, green peppers, cooked sausage, mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Add the mushrooms, olives, water, pizza sauce, and Italian seasoning to a large saucepan.
2. Stir until everything is well combined.
3. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. Add any optional pizza toppings during the last few minutes of cooking.
6. Serve warm with garlic bread, breadsticks, crackers, or shredded mozzarella cheese sprinkled on top.

Spaghetti Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked spaghetti
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Have an adult cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
2. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl.
3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
4. Add the cooked spaghetti and mix until evenly coated.
5. Grease a muffin tin.
6. Press the spaghetti mixture into each muffin cup.
7. Spoon spaghetti sauce over each cup.
8. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake at 375°F for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
10. Let cool for several minutes before removing from the pan.

Easy Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth

Directions

1. Have an adult help brown the ground beef or turkey in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
3. Drain away any extra grease.
4. Stir in the taco seasoning.
5. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, and broth.
6. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
8. Serve warm with favorite taco toppings.

Easy Shredded Beef Tacos

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded beef
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 8 small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, diced

Directions

1. Add the shredded beef and salsa to a skillet.
2. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is hot.
3. Warm the tortillas according to the package directions.
4. Spoon the beef mixture into each tortilla.
5. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, and diced tomato.
6. Fold the tortillas and serve immediately.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 10 small flour tortillas
• Cooking spray or a small amount of oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Add the chicken, cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning to a bowl.
3. Stir until the filling is evenly combined.
4. Place a small amount of filling down the center of each tortilla.
5. Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling.
6. Place the taquitos seam-side down on a baking sheet.
7. Lightly coat the tops with cooking spray or brush with oil.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crisp and lightly browned.
9. Let cool slightly before serving.

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Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, orange juice, sugar, vegetable oil, ginger, and garlic.
2. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag.
4. Add the chicken and seal the bag tightly.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Have an adult bake the chicken at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Serve with rice and vegetables.

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Simple Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup or homemade
• 1/2 bag frozen peas or broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt, pepper, and paprika

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the chicken breasts into a casserole dish.
3. Spread the cream of mushroom soup evenly over the chicken.
4. Add the peas or broccoli.
5. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
8. Bake another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
9. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.

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Seasoned Homemade Hamburgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hamburger buns and favorite toppings (optional)

Directions

1. Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.
4. Divide the meat into four equal portions.
5. Shape each portion into a patty about 3/4-inch thick.
6. Press a small indentation into the center of each patty to help prevent puffing while cooking.
7. Have an adult grill or cook the burgers in a skillet until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

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Easy Beef Gyro Pitas

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or half beef and half turkey)
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes or onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Pita bread plus lettuce, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce for serving

Directions

1. Combine the ground beef and seasonings in a large bowl.
2. Mix until just combined.
3. Shape into long oval patties.
4. Have an adult grill or bake until the meat reaches 160°F.
5. Slice the cooked meat if desired.
6. Fill warm pita bread with the meat and favorite toppings.
7. Finish with yogurt sauce or tzatziki.

Creamy Beef & Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups cooked rice
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2-3 cups cream of mushroom soup (homemade or canned)

Directions

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
2. While the rice cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet.
3. Drain any excess grease.
4. Stir the cooked rice into the browned beef.
5. Add the cream of mushroom soup and soy sauce.
6. Mix until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
7. Taste and add additional soy sauce if desired.
8. Serve hot.

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BBQ Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 cups prepared barbecue beef or pork
• 4 baking potatoes
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Bake the potatoes at 425°F for 45-60 minutes, or microwave until tender.
2. Heat the barbecue meat according to the package or recipe directions.
3. Mix the sour cream with half of the chopped green onions.
4. Slice open each potato and fluff the inside with a fork.
5. Top with the barbecue meat.
6. Add the sour cream mixture.
7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and the remaining onions.
8. Serve immediately.

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