Fall is a time for cozy comfort recipes of all types—from soups and stews to cheesy casseroles and more—but it can be a busy time too. This collection of 20 recipes provides plenty of options for getting dinner on the table for the whole family without a lot of extra steps. From beef stew to grilled shrimp, these recipes show off the best comfort flavors we crave in fall—and all the recipes come together in three steps or fewer.
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Homemade Beef Stew
humblepieliving
“This was such a wonderful recipe! I have tried beef stew in the crock pot, but the meat just didn’t come out tender enough,” says one Allrecipes member. “In this recipe the meat was melt in your mouth delicious! I added pearl onions, which was just a nice other vegetable to throw in. I think you have found the secret to a great beef stew!!”
Easy Chicken Marsala
“This is a wonderful recipe!” says reviewer Kaye Lynn. “It’s almost exactly like the Chicken Marsala at my favorite restaurant. I make this when I want a delicious, elegant meal and serve it with wild rice and a nice bottle of wine.”
Easy 5-Ingredient Chili
Paula
“I have been making this recipe for years. Quick and easy and very good,” says reviewer SpiffyBoba3669. “I add shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream to top it off. A staple for our family.”
Duck Fried Rice
“This duck fried rice is how I like to use up leftovers from our favorite takeout meal of Chinese roast duck and barbecued pork,” says Allrecipes member foodelicious. “The ingredient amounts can vary depending on what leftovers you have, but fried rice dishes are very forgiving.”
One-Pot Chicken Stew
“Fantastic recipe for someone who’s only just started cooking for themselves,” says reviewer CurvyMixer7910. “Added a couple West Indian spices, but otherwise the same recipe and it turned out great.”
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Chef V
“This is a perfect family chili. Not too spicy for kids, but with enough flavor to satisfy the adults,” says reviewer Kimberly. “And it only improved as leftovers! I usually don’t make these sort of novelty recipes more than once, but I’m already planning our second meal with this chili as the main dish. Excellent!”
Gumbo Style Chicken Creole
“I prepared this recipe for a ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebration at work. Everyone loved it, including a fellow employee who is a Louisiana native,” says reviewer GPRASKOVICH. “In fact it was the first item on the buffet table to be completely devoured. Although I prepared the recipe for 20 servings, it was very easy.”
Turkey Pozole
“After having lived in Mexico for seven years, and having been taught to make pozole by my Mexican mother-in-law, I was a little hesitant to try a pozole that didn’t use the traditional pork, since pozole is one of my all time favorites,” says Allrecipes member mrmonkmonks. “BUT! This recipe is great! I tried it to use up my leftover Thanksgiving turkey and the soup is absolutely fabulous.”
15-Minute Dinner Nachos Supreme
“I wish I could give this more stars because you can’t understand how good this is, until you make it,” says reviewer geri.
Fish Chowder
“This fish chowder recipe is one of the best chowders I’ve had; my kids love it too!” says Allrecipes member AMYTHE. “The fishermen of Bodega Bay, California, shared this favorite, quick, and easy recipe with my sister during a fish festival. We top the chowder with bacon bits and a few shakes of hot sauce for a little spice.”
Spicy Chipotle Grilled Shrimp
“Made according to recipe exactly. One of the best marinades for shrimp ever,” says reviewer amysdaisies. “Has a nice kick but more flavorful than spicy. They were gone in minutes. Perfect for shrimp tacos with feta crumbles.”
Apple Cider Sauce and Pork Loin Chops
“This is the most interesting and unusual sauce for pork chops that I have ever tasted,” says Allrecipes member Brian. “It would be great with chicken too, but I have not tried that yet. I recommend this recipe.”
Sloppy Joes
“These sloppy joes immediately moved into first place at our house, knocking my once-favorite recipe out of the running!” says Allrecipes member RCKim. “Everyone loved the not-too-sweet, not-too-tangy flavor and rich, thick consistency. I made it exactly as directed and wouldn’t change a thing!”
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
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“This crock pot beef stroganoff is an easy variation of a favorite,” says Allrecipes member Jessica. “I used to prepare it the traditional way with sour cream but was out of it one night, so I used cream cheese instead. My husband and I liked it even better! Serve over hot cooked egg noodles or rice.”
Jackie’s Special Meatloaf
lutzflcat
“This is my go-to recipe for meatloaf. I’ve made it with beef, turkey, chicken and it’s always delicious,” says reviewer Lorrie. “I made it as written and we loved it. Now I use oatmeal instead of panko because I seldom have breadcrumbs on hand. It works great. This is a very forgiving recipe.”
Impossibly Easy Chicken Pot Pie
“My husband and I loved this pie!” says reviewer lara. “And it was very easy to make. As other reviewers suggested, I sautéed some onion and garlic and then added some celery. Great recipe!”
Cheesy Italian Tortellini
My Hot Southern Mess
“This tortellini with marinara sauce is an easy, cheesy slow cooker dish,” says Allrecipes member TRACY STALLARD. “Make it once, and I bet you’ll make it once a month. It’s a family favorite.”
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Peyton Beckwith
“My family really liked this recipe. It was so simple and easy but yet so tasty!” says reviewer AquaBagel3250. “I loved the chicken gravy flavor. My son loved it and wanted seconds which is amazing because he’s picky sometimes. I’m making this again and we will have it with some veggies and rice this time. Great easy dish!”
A Minnesotan’s Beef and Macaroni Hotdish
“For this Minnesotan, this hotdish is truly a taste of home,” says reviewer Kim Greenwood. “It’s exactly like the hotdish my mom used to make! Delicious! Thank you for sharing a very authentic Minnesota staple!”
Cowboy Casserole with Biscuits
“Was first introduced to this recipe in a ‘freezer meal’ book and have never looked back,” says reviewer beander7. “It’s one we keep in family size portion in our freezer. Bake in the oven and then top with either refrigerator biscuits or biscuit mix biscuits.”
