Family Meal For 4 Recipe
Includes 4 entrees, 2 sides, and a dessert.
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Ingredients
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Entrees
Sides
Dessert
Method
Entrees
- 1
Prepare Chicken Breasts
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Place them on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- 2
Cook Ground Beef Tacos
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add ground beef and taco seasoning, stirring until fully cooked. Serve in taco shells or tortillas.
- 3
Prepare Baked Pasta
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and mix with marinara sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- 4
Sides
- 5
- 6
Make Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with sour cream, salt, and pepper. Top with chopped chives before serving.
Dessert
- 7
Bake Chocolate Cake
In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake according to package instructions (usually 30-35 minutes at 350°F).
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is cooled, spread frosting evenly on top and sides. Cut into slices and serve.