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20 Quick Meat Recipes Because You Need Some Food, Stat

These meat recipes are for when you need to get dinner on the table... fast.
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Gentl & Hyers

We get it—you don't always have time for a slow-cooked meat dish, or you don't always think ahead to marinate something a day in advance. Guess what: We don't either. These 20 recipes are for those times: when you just really need some dinner and you need it fast.

  • Gentl and Hyers
    9/20

    Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

    If you cut the chicken into smaller pieces before breading, they’re nuggets—the guilt-free kind.

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    10/20

    Weeknight Porchetta

    We cut corners on the classic Italian dish—using bacon and skipping the multiday air-drying process. It’s not traditional, but it sure is delicious.

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  • Christina Holmes
    11/20

    Flattened Pork Chops with Greens and Mustard Pan Sauce

    Pounding a pork chop ensures that it will cook quickly. We leave the bone in to keep the meat extra juicy.

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  • Peden + Munk
    12/20

    Grilled Chicken Tacos

    Chicken breasts aren't the only cut sold skinless and boneless. Thighs are, too. They're fattier than breasts, which means they're more flavorful; plus, they're less expensive. Put them to work in any fast weeknight preparation, starting with these spiced tacos.

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  • Gentl & Hyers
    13/20

    Grilled Sliced Brisket

    Edward Kim, of Mott St in Chicago, grills brisket with no seasoning at all. If using presliced meat, be sure to cook it all the way through. (Okay fine, you have to freeze this one and bring it to room temp, but it's seriously only on the grill for mere minutes).

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  • Christina Holmes
    14/20

    Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa

    Radishes make a crunchy salsa for these—or any other taco you’re serving this summer.

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