These Tuesday night dinner Ideas are the most stress-free way to feed the whole family at the end of a busy work day. The recipes are easy and filling, and there are plenty of different options to choose from! With this list, you won't have to worry about what's for dinner ever again!
Easy Tuesday Night Dinner Recipes
Mondays are a drag and Wednesdays are Humpday, but what about Tuesdays? You work just as hard on Tuesday as every other day of the week, so you shouldn't have to spend all night in the kitchen!
These easy family recipes will have you looking forward to Tuesdays. Enjoy a quick home cooked meal with the family then kick back and relax!
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- Easy Tuesday Night Dinner Recipes
- Easy After Work Dinner Recipes
- 1. Chicken Divan Casserole
- 2. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
- 3. Ground Beef Stroganoff
- 4. Italian Sausage Bake
- 5. Baked Salmon in Foil
- 6. Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
- 7. Walking Taco Casserole
- 8. Baked Avocado Chicken
- 9. Crockpot Cube Steak
- 10. Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
- 11. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
- 12. Chicken Parmesan
- 13. Panko Baked Cod
- 14. Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
- 15. Beef Enchilada Casserole
- 16. Chicken Schnitzel
- 17. Red Beans and Rice
- 18. Hamburger Steaks
- 19. Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast
- 20. Shredded Chicken Tacos
- 21. Cajun Sausage Pasta
- 😋 Quick & Easy Side Dishes
- 📋 Recipe
Easy After Work Dinner Recipes
Tacos aren't the only meal to look forward to on Tuesdays. These tasty recipes are sure to be family favorites that you won't mind making again and again!
See more of my easy casserole recipes that are perfect for any weeknight dinner!
1. Chicken Divan Casserole
You will want to add this casserole to your weekly rotation for sure. It's super cheesy and comforting while simple at the same time!
Snag a rotisserie chicken from the deli to cut down on prep time!
2. Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
These sheet pan fajitas couldn't be more simple! Just add strips of steak and your family's favorite veggies and bake.
Serve them with soft tortillas and your favorite toppings. If you like the idea of sheet pan fajitas, I have chicken and shrimp fajitas too!
3. Ground Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a classic family dinner and this easy version is one of my favorite recipes! It's a quick 30-minute recipe but it has all the flavor you expect from a beef Stroganoff.
Buttery egg noodles and earthy mushrooms balance the tangy sour cream gravy. It is comfort food at its finest!
4. Italian Sausage Bake
This 5-ingredient sausage bake is always a hit with kids and adults alike! All you need is Italian sausage links, pasta, spaghetti sauce, cheese, and basil.
Cook the pasta, combine the ingredients, and bake!
5. Baked Salmon in Foil
Foil pack recipes are always delicious! This recipe takes salmon and wraps it up with lemon, olive oil, garlic, butter, and salt & pepper.
Bake everything together until your salmon is flaky and tender. Serve it with some asparagus, rice, roasted potatoes, or whatever sounds good to you!
6. Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Anything made in the crock pot is going to be pretty easy! Crockpot chicken recipes are some of my favorite weeknight dinners.
You only need 3 ingredients for this recipe. Chicken and gravy can be served on top of mashed potatoes, rice, or even buttered noodles!
7. Walking Taco Casserole
This casserole has all the flavor of a walking taco from the fair! There's beef taco meat, cheese, green chiles, and crispy tortilla chips.
It only takes 35 minutes from start to finish. I love adding a dollop of whipped cream and some salsa, but you can add any of your favorite taco toppings!
8. Baked Avocado Chicken
These baked avocado chicken breasts are a great low-carb dinner option the whole family will enjoy. The sides you serve are up to you because this is one entree that goes with anything!
9. Crockpot Cube Steak
This smothered cube steak tastes like old-fashioned home cooking, even though it's basically hands-off! Just pop the short list of ingredients into your crockpot before work and you have a savory main course ready when you get home.
10. Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
Bisquick baking mix makes this recipe so quick and easy! The biscuits are light and fluffy and the savory chicken broth is deliciously warm and comforting. Everyone loves chicken and dumplings!
Check out all of my fabulous Bisquick recipes for tasty dinners, breakfasts, appetizers, and more!
11. Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Enjoy a Tex-Mex Tuesday by making these sour cream enchiladas! This version uses green enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese, chicken, and of course, sour cream!
12. Chicken Parmesan
Who knew chicken Parmesan could be so easy to make? This has all the classic elements: crispy, thinly sliced chicken breast, a fabulous marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. All in 35 minutes!
13. Panko Baked Cod
If your family likes seafood, this crispy baked cod is sure to be one of their favorites. Cod is a mild white fish, and the buttery panko crust adds such a nice contrast! Not to mention, it cooks up quickly!
14. Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
This one-pot beef Stroganoff recipe is creamy and full of flavor! It's a copycat of the Hamburger Helper version, but without all the added sodium and preservatives.
You can have it on the table in just 35 minutes!
15. Beef Enchilada Casserole
All the flavor of homemade beef enchiladas in one easy-to-make (and easy-to-eat) casserole! No rolling tortillas here, just layers of beef, cheese, enchilada sauce, chiles, tomatoes, and onions!
16. Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is the German version of crispy fried chicken cutlets and boy are they tasty! Best of all, they only take 20 minutes to make!
17. Red Beans and Rice
This is a quick and easy version of this Southern classic comfort food. Chunks of sausage and canned red beans all over a heaping pile of white rice, what's not to love?
18. Hamburger Steaks
Cook up some juicy hamburger steaks for your family this Tuesday and they will be asking where this recipe has been! The brown mushroom gravy is so savory and delicious, even the kids will love it.
19. Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast
This chicken breast tastes like a million bucks! It's covered in three different types of gooey melted cheese and crispy bits of bacon!
20. Shredded Chicken Tacos
Tacos had to make the list because you can still have Taco Tuesday when you're busy! It only takes 25 minutes to make this juicy shredded chicken, and it's perfectly seasoned with chicken taco seasoning!
21. Cajun Sausage Pasta
Cajun sausage pasta is a flavor-packed one-skillet meal. The pasta sauce is made with cream cheese and heavy cream, so it is rich and velvety. Juicy slices of andouille sausage and zesty Cajun seasoning tie it all together!
😋 Quick & Easy Side Dishes
- Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes - These sweet potatoes are just as fluffy as those baked in the oven, but in a fraction of the time!
- Air Fryer Breaded Okra - Make a bag of your favorite fried okra taste like it's homemade!
- Microwave Cauliflower - You can make tender, steamed cauliflower in practically no time!
- Microwave Mac & Cheese - It's creamy, cheesy, and still way better than anything out of a box.
- Air Fryer Mushrooms - Perfectly cooked mushrooms in just a matter of minutes!
- Sauteed Zucchini and Squash - Sprinkle a little Parmesan, and you have one tasty vegetably side dish.
What are some of your family's favorite Tuesday night dinner ideas? Drop the recipes in the comment section below so I can give them a try!
📋 Recipe
Tuesday Night Dinner Ideas: Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom & Onion Gravy (+More Easy Recipes!)
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (plain)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
Mushroom Onion Gravy
- 1 cup white onion (sliced, or use yellow onion)
- 1 cup white mushrooms (sliced, button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoon dry sherry (sherry cooking wine)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (+ 1 tablespoon cold water)
Instructions
Hamburger Steaks
- In a large to medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika). Mix until just combined (do not over-mix).1 lb ground beef, 1 large egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Portion out the hamburger steaks into 8, 2-inch balls, then flatten them into patties.
- Heat a large skillet, cast iron skillet, or frying pan to medium with the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering place the portioned patties into your skillet (cook in batches, if needed).1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fry your hamburger steak patties until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate or tray, cover with a square of aluminum foil, and set aside. *Drain the grease if needed before sauteing the onions and mushrooms.
Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Add the sliced mushrooms and onions into your skillet and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds then deglaze your pan with the cooking sherry wine.1 cup white onion, 1 cup white mushrooms, 2 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 tablespoon garlic
- Let the sherry simmer while you scrape the pan bottom to make sure that any fried bits are loosened, then add your beef broth and stir to combine. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry until well combined.2 cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Bring the gravy to a simmer then reduce heat. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes then place the browned hamburger steaks into the gravy and simmer on low. Cover and let the hamburger steaks cook in the gravy for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Equipment You May Need
Notes
- 1 cup sliced onion is, generally speaking, about 1 medium onion.
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms is, generally speaking, about 3-4 ounces or 4-5 button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms.
- Start with 1 tablespoon each of cornstarch and cold water to make your slurry, mix and add more as needed to get your desired gravy consistency.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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