Sunday dinner ideas are kind of the best dinners to have.
You work hard all week, and now it’s your time to relax and have an incredibly good meal.
You deserve it and you deserve to have a really good recipe for your Sunday evening.
So pick one, try it out, and enjoy.
1. Meatball Sub Casserole

Ok, I’ve never been a huge fan of subs, but I wouldn’t stop myself from trying this cheesy casserole version of it.
It looks way too good to say no to!
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2. Easy Crock Pot Beef Roast Recipe
A crock pot roast beef recipe is a classic for a Sunday dinner, and that means I’m going to be putting it right up front!
Also, doesn’t this look so good?
I can imagine it smelling so good after coming home from an outing.
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3. How to Cook a Perfect Shell Steak
If you love learning the perfect techniques for cooking steak, then this tutorial might be what you need for your Sunday dinner.
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4. Savory Braised Short Ribs (Without Red Wine)
Whether you add wine or not, this dish looks like it’s going to taste incredible with some creamy mashed potatoes!
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5. French Onion Pasta
I’m a huge fan of French onion soup and pasta, so I would have no hesitation in eating this if someone put it in front of me.
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6. Baked Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Baked pasta dishes are always a good idea.
You get this nice hot cheesy tangy recipes with amazing texture and I’m all for it!
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7. Dutch Oven Chili
I’m always gonna be happy if someone serves me a big hot steaming bowl of chili. And especially if cornbread is involved.
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8. The Best Slow-Braised Lamb Ragu Recipe
Ragu is always an amazing dinner, and with wine, lamb, herbs, and pancetta, you know the flavors are going to be incredible.
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9. Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Pork chops are another classic, and with brown sugar, butter, and garlic, this recipe has won my heart.
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10. Classic Stuffed Shells Recipe
If you’re craving Italian food and cheesy pasta goodness, then this recipe is calling your name the next time Sunday rolls around.
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11. Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
This one is packed with some good spices and ingredients, so I think it might just be worth it to try this version of a pot roast!
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12. Easy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Another Sunday dinner recipe that’s complete comfort food!
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13. Gluten Free Lasagna (Gluten Free Optional)
Whether you’re on a gluten-free diet or not, this cheesy lasagna pasta recipe is calling your name!
Also, doesn’t it look so good?
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14. Slow Cooker Pork Roast
This time I’m giving you a pork roast recipe in case you’re not feeling beef.
Also, it just looks tasty!
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15. Lemon Chicken Pasta
Now if you’re in the mood for something that’s a bit more light and fresh, then this might be a good one to make as spring or summer comes (or just because).
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16. One Skillet Meatballs & Gnocchi
It’s one skillet which means super easy, and meatballs and gnocchi which means satisfyingly delicious. I don’t know how you couldn’t want to try this!
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17. Easy Cast Iron Whole Roasted Chicken
Something about cooking a whole chicken stuffed with yummy goodness in a skillet would make me feel like I was one of those chefs in a fancy food magazine!
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18. Baked Beef Cannelloni
More hearty meaty cheesy pasta dishes for your Sunday dinner! It’s the kind of recipe you make when you really wanna make sure everyone is satisfied.
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19. Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
I’ve never had a spaghetti bake, but I wouldn’t be opposed to trying this one.
I mean if you can bake other types of pasta, I don’t know why this wouldn’t turn out as equally as good!
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20. Herbs de Provence Roast Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce
Another chicken recipe, but this time it’s French!
Also, something feels very gourmet about cooking a French chicken recipe on a Sunday afternoon. And with wine, butter, and garlic, it has to be pretty good!
Get the Recipe: Herbs de Provence Roast Chicken with White Wine Pan Sauce
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.