Delicious Fall Dinners You Can Make For The Whole Family

With autumn peeking its head around the corner, you’re going to want to make some fall dinners to correspond with the weather. Here are a few fall dinners that you will be dying to make for yourself and your friends!

1. Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed peppers are a great, easy recipe for those who want to make a meal but don’t want to put a ton of effort in. Soup is one of those fall dinners that will never go away, so let’s combine the two to switch things up.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 6 cups water
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cooked long grain rice

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir beef until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until peppers are tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Add cooked rice; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

2. Bavarian Pot Roast

A pot roast is among the list of iconic fall dinners that you totally can make on your own. Cooking dinners on your own can be a daunting experience, but I have full confidence you can make this and you’ll feel extra festive.

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless beef chuck pot roast (about 3 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup beer or beef broth
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:

3. Spinach and Turkey Turnovers

When you think fall, you probably think of Halloween and Thanksgiving as you should. Fall dinners that are festive, or use your leftovers are always a hit. They are easier to make than you would think, so be sure to add this to your recipe list ASAP.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup cubed cooked turkey
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup turkey gravy
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon water

Sauce:

• 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions, garlic, rosemary and thyme; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in turkey, spinach, cheese, gravy, salt and pepper.
2. Unfold puff pastry; cut each sheet into four squares. Transfer to greased baking sheets. Spoon turkey mixture onto center of each square. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over edges of pastry. Fold one corner of dough diagonally over filling, forming triangles; press edges with a fork to seal. Brush tops with egg mixture. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in orange zest. Serve with turnovers.

4. Pumpkin Bisque with Smoked Gouda

One word: yum. Fall dinners like soup are obviously going to be at the top of your list, especially one that involves pumpkin. A bisque is one of the most iconic fall dinners, so what are you even waiting for?

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