Easy Midweek Meals For Families

It’s that time of year when life is manic; scrap that… In our home, that’s every week of every month. There is always something going on, somewhere to be or to do.  Life is fun but chaotic. No matter the time of year, life is busy! And sometimes you just need a little time planning Easy Midweek Meals to ease the load.

Here Are 8 Great Easy Midweek Meals For Families

Midweek family meal planning is something that many of us struggle with. Its so easy to get into a rut of cooking the same meals again and again. I know we are guilty of that!

However, meal planning can be made much easier for families who want to buy and set out a week’s worth of meals in advance with a little planning ahead when shopping.

And yes some may require a little time in initial preparation. Preparing and freezing up front really is the way to rock midweek meal planning and make life easy, yet still eat healthy. But there are also some great throw in a pot options.

1. Beef Curry Slimming World Style

This easy midweek family meal is a simple pressure cooker recipe, but I have also made it in a pan. The key to the recipe is to make the sauce in batches and freeze it in portion sizes.

The sauce may take a little prep, but once prepped, it is easy to portion up and freeze. We do this and then grab a homemade sauce and either beef or chicken out of the freezer in the morning, ready to cook up in the evening. Check out my easy curry recipe.

2. Tuna Pasta Bake

Tuna pasta bake is the simplest of midweek meals, a perfect throw-in dish recipe that takes minimum time and effort. Served with some hearty vegetables and garlic bread.

3. Chicken Risotto

Pressure cooker chicken risotto is another throw-in-a-pot dish that takes minimum preparation and is a real winner with fussy families. I use pesto in my recipe, but it can be left out if you are not a fan. This recipe is cooked in the teal cook4me, but also works in a standard pressure cooker or pan. ( It just takes a little longer in a pan)

4. Home Made Burgers

We love burgers in the Christie household, but you never know what’s in shop-bought burgers. Making them with fresh, lean, minced beef is the way forward. Home-made burgers served with seeded buns or brioche and wedges taste more like a treat and take no time at all to make and can be frozen in batches.

5. Pulled Chicken Burger And Wedges

The first time I made this pulled chicken recipe, I felt it was a little labour-intensive. However, once you have made it, it’s easy. I have swapped the chicken thighs for chicken breast and find that works well for me. This is also excellent served with wraps rather than bread rolls.

6. Low Fat Pulled Pork

Slimming World pulled pork is a dish you prepare the night before and leave in the fridge. This super delicious slow cooker recipe cooks during the day and is ready to serve as you all arrive home. It is perfect for those evenings when you are run ragged with clubs and activities. This is also a great dish to make in large batches and freeze.

7. Home Made Bolognese

You have to try this; it’s amazing. I add a dollop of low-fat mayonnaise at the end, taking it to another level. This bolognese sauce is also great for making up in larger batches and freezing.

Slow Cooker Steak And Ale Casserole

This steak and ale casserole is a real family favourite. It’s so easy to throw in the pot in the morning and leave for the day. Serve it with potatoes and red cabbage for the best comfort food ever.

Freeze Freshly Made Meals Is The Key To Success

Freezing single and double portions is the way forward. When you have teens they aren’t always in the mood for a certain dish, so freezing portion sizes saves a whole lot of grief.

And there you have it, midweek meals that are not only cooked from scratch so you know the ingredients but easy to make. Because let’s face it, busy families need all the help they can get. If meal planning is something you can make a little easier, then it gives you time to spend on the important stuff.