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Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with savory beef chili and served with corn, showcasing easy comfort food dinners.

Easy Comfort Food Dinners

Simple and satisfying comfort food recipes for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Main Dish
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
For the Sides
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup corn

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve the beef mixture over mashed potatoes with a side of corn.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.

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