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Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? If you don't have a minute to spare and want to get a nutritious and tasty meal on the table as quick as you can, then check out these quick and easy recipes. This is good, nutritious food with minimal prep time or fuss - we are sure that these recipes will fit right in to your busy schedule.

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Stir Fry
15 mins prep |12 mins cookAsian Beef with NoodlesKathy Paterson
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Stir Fry with Black Bean SauceAllyson Gofton
15 mins prep |10 mins cookBlack Pepper Beef Stir Fry The Ironclad Pan Company
10 mins prep |10 mins cookFamily Lamb Stir-fryKathy Paterson
18 mins prep |5 mins cookCumin Lamb Stir-Fry
1 hr 10 mins prep |10 mins cookQuick Korean Beef BulgogiGrove Avocado Oil
10 mins prep |10 mins cookTeriyaki Beef Stir-fryAllyson Gofton
20 mins prep |10 mins cookFast Autumn Lamb Stir-fryKathy Paterson
10 mins prep |10 mins cookAsian Inspired Beef with GreensBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |10 mins cookBeef Stir-fry with Sweet and Sour SauceBeef + Lamb New Zealand
20 mins prep |10 mins cookSizzling Chinese-style Surf 'n' TurfAllyson Gofton
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Chow Mein
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Stir-Fry Asian Noodle BowlSilver Fern Farms

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30 Minute Meals | recipes.co.nz (43)

Mince
10 mins prep |20 mins cookSpicy tomato meatballs served with grilled breadBunny Eats Design
15 mins prep |10 mins cookMoroccan Meatball FeastBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |20 mins cookHummus with Crispy MinceSue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
10 mins prep |10 mins cookBeef Rendang Mince WrapsRoz McIntosh
5 mins prep |20 mins cookQuick Beef BolognesePeter Gordon – Recipes from Homeland Community Days
10 mins prep |12 mins cookLebanese Lamb PizzaAllyson Gofton
15 mins prep |10 mins cookThai Beef LarbBunny Eats Design
20 mins prep |10 mins cookKid-Friendly Lemongrass Beef Rice Paper RollsAndrew Clarke
10 mins prep |15 mins cookBurgersSue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Chow Mein
5 mins prep |20 mins cookBeef Breakfast BurgerAngel Bay

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30 Minute Meals | recipes.co.nz (86)

Steak
20 mins prep |20 mins cookKorean Skirt Steak SandwichGreenlea Butcher Shop
12 mins prep |8 mins cookBarbecued Scotch with Summer Herbs and LabnehKathy Paterson
15 mins prep |15 mins cookSeared Steak with Summer SpaghettiBeef + Lamb New Zealand
20 mins prep |6 mins cookWok fried diced beef steak with black pepper sauceBeef + Lamb New Zealand
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Steak with Mango Salsa
10 mins prep |10 mins cookBocconcini Beef Steaks
15 mins prep |10 mins cookClassic Beef Steaks with Fresh Tomato SalsaAllyson Gofton
5 mins prep |15 mins cookPeppered Steak with Mustard Cream
15 mins prep |10 mins cookWholemeal Sourdough BruschettaBeef + Lamb New Zealand

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30 Minute Meals | recipes.co.nz (118)

Family Favourites
10 mins prep |20 mins cookCrumbed Beef Schnitzel with Creamy Cheese SauceBeef + Lamb New Zealand
5 mins prep |20 mins cookEasy Beef StroganoffAllyson Gofton
15 mins prep |20 mins cookCheeseburger PizzaBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |5 mins cookLeftover Brisket Dumplings with a Dipping SauceMatt Melville
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef StroganoffKathy Paterson
10 mins prep |5 mins cookLeftover Brisket Roti WrapMatt Melville
10 mins prep |20 mins cookLeftover Lamb SandwichesKathy Paterson
15 mins prep |10 mins cookLamb, Red Pepper and Plum Pizza
15 mins prep |10 mins cookBrunch Beef HashBrooke Campbell
10 mins prep |4 mins cookBeef SchnitzelKathy Paterson
25 mins prep |10 mins cookCheese and Mushroom Stuffed Beef Schnitzels
20 mins prep |10 mins cookKid-Friendly Lemongrass Beef Rice Paper RollsAndrew Clarke
15 mins prep |10 mins cookGrilled Lamb with Lemon and Crushed CorianderBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |20 mins cookSpicy tomato meatballs served with grilled breadBunny Eats Design

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30 Minute Meals | recipes.co.nz (172)

Salads
20 mins prep |20 mins cookFlat-Iron Steak with Broccoli and Kiwifruit SaladSilver Fern Farms
20 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Medallions with Zesty Grain SaladSilver Fern Farms
20 mins prep |10 mins cookThai Beef SaladBrooke Campbell
15 mins prep |0 mins cookWagyu and Rocket Bresaola SaladHannah Miller Childs
10 mins prep |20 mins cookNourishing Mexican Beef BowlBrooke Campbell
15 mins prep |8 mins cookEasy Thai Beef SaladMiNDFOOD
10 mins prep |12 mins cookLemon and Thyme Lamb Cutlets with Green Bean Salad
20 mins prep |10 mins cookMoroccan Lamb Cutlets on Olive Couscous SaladAllyson Gofton
10 mins prep |10 mins cookHoneyed lamb loin chops with crispy noodle saladBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |20 mins cookWarm Vegetable and Couscous Salad
15 mins prep |10 mins cookChilli Lime Lamb Cutlets with Coriander Noodle SaladBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |20 mins cookSummer Beef and Crunchy Noodle Salad Beef + Lamb New Zealand

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Burgers
15 mins prep |15 mins cookJalapeño Double Smash BurgersBunny Eats Design
15 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Burger with Mushrooms and Melted CheeseBeef + Lamb New Zealand
35 mins prep |25 mins cookUltimate BBQ Beef BurgerMarty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook
30 mins prep |6 mins cookLamb Burger with Hummus, Courgette Ribbons and Roasted CarrotsKathy Paterson
20 mins prep |10 mins cookMexican Burger with Guacamole and Pink OnionsBeef + Lamb New Zealand
10 mins prep |15 mins cookBurgersSue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
20 mins prep |10 mins cookVege Packed Lamb SlidersBeef + Lamb New Zealand
30 mins prep |15 mins cook Mediterranean Lamb BurgersThe Ironclad Pan Company
15 mins prep |15 mins cookLamb Burgers with Whipped FetaAdrianna Adarme
10 mins prep |20 mins cookWagyu Beef Smash BurgersAdrianna Adarme
15 mins prep |10 mins cookBurnzee’s Classic Beef BurgerChris Burn "Burnzee"
5 mins prep |20 mins cookGourmet Benedict Brunch BurgerAngel Bay
10 mins prep |10 mins cookLeftover Pulled Lamb BurgerMatt Melville
10 mins prep |20 mins cookAsian Slaw Beef BurgerAngel Bay
10 mins prep |10 mins cookBBQ Beef Smash BurgersMarty Shanahan - The Backyard Cook
5 mins prep |20 mins cookGourmet Blue Cheese BurgerAngel Bay
15 mins prep |10 mins cookMoroccan Beef BurgersJames Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"
10 mins prep |20 mins cookAngus Beef Burgers with Melting MozzarellaAngel Bay
15 mins prep |10 mins cookSmoky Lamb Feta and Caramelised Onion BurgersJames Smith "The Tattooed Butcher"
20 mins prep |5 mins cookSpicy Peanut Lamb Burgers with Halloumi and Sesame SlawBurger Thursday

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15 mins prep |10 mins cookBeef Kebabs with Southern Spice RubAllyson Gofton
10 mins prep |10 mins cookLemon and Rosemary Lamb KebabsBeef + Lamb New Zealand
20 mins prep |5 mins cookBeef Skewers with Asian SlawKathy Paterson
3 hrs prep |20 mins cookGrilled Lamb Skewers in Char Siu SauceLee Kum Kee
1 hr prep |10 mins cookBeef Satay SkewersBunny Eats Design
10 mins prep |15 mins cookCoriander-Spiced KebabsAllyson Gofton
10 mins prep |10 mins cookBeef SataysAllyson Gofton
10 mins prep |15 mins cookPistachio and Mint Koftas with Hummus SauceAllyson Gofton
30 mins prep |10 mins cookRainbow Capsicum and Beef Skewers with Cucumber SaladLee Kum Kee
10 mins prep |15 mins cookLamb SatayBeef + Lamb New Zealand

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10 mins prep |20 mins cookBarbecued Tri-Tip Steak with Italian Potato SaladRoz McIntosh
10 mins prep |10 mins cookLamb Medallions with Raspberry Mint GlazeSilver Fern Farms
20 mins prep |10 mins cookBarbecued Moroccan Lamb FilletScott Buckler
10 mins prep |20 mins cookSpicy tomato meatballs served with grilled breadBunny Eats Design
20 mins prep |8 mins cookLamb and Green Pea BruschettaKathy Paterson
10 mins prep |12 mins cookLebanese Lamb PizzaAllyson Gofton
15 mins prep |6 mins cookSirloin on Seed Crackers with Horseradish Crème FraicheKathy Paterson
10 mins prep |15 mins cookChilli and Ginger Beef Ribs with Mango Lime Salad
20 mins prep |15 mins cookBeef Medallions with Zesty Grain SaladSilver Fern Farms
10 mins prep |20 mins cookLamb Noisettes with Madeira Cream SauceAllyson Gofton

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FAQs

What happened to 30 minute meals? ›

Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals, based on the cookbook series, debuted on November 17, 2001, and ended production in 2012, then was revived in 2019.

How to eat in 5 minutes? ›

5-minute meals recipes
  1. Storecupboard pasta salad. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  2. Pan-fried camembert sandwich. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  3. Prawn & coconut soup. ...
  4. Classic French omelette. ...
  5. Chicken wrap with sticky sweet potato, salad leaves & tomatoes. ...
  6. Creamy tomato courgetti. ...
  7. Speedy tuna pasta salad. ...
  8. Easy pea & mint soup.

How many meals does the average person know how do you cook? ›

Foodie survey: Average person knows 15 recipes by heart, eats 10 home-cooked meals weekly.

Is Rachael Ray doing 30 Minute Meals again? ›

That's right! Rachael Ray's OG series, 30 Minute Meals, is BACK!

What happens if I eat one meal a day for 30 days? ›

For most people, there are no serious dangers involved in eating one meal a day, other than the discomforts of feeling hungry. That said, there are some risks for people with cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Eating one meal a day can increase your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Is 30 minutes enough time to eat? ›

Give yourself enough meal time

People should take more than 20 minutes to eat a meal — ideally about 30 minutes — so that you can have an opportunity for your brain to catch up with your stomach,” Dr. Heinberg says. She suggests using a timer or watching the clock to stretch your meal out to 30 minutes.

Is 5 hours an empty stomach? ›

How long does it take for the stomach to fully empty after eating? It usually takes between four and six hours for the stomach to empty after eating. However, for people with certain medical conditions, such as gastroparesis, food can stay in the stomach for longer than it should.

Which gender cooks more? ›

Worldwide, women cook nearly nine meals a week on average, while men cook only four, according to a new survey. A new survey finds the gender gap in 'home cooking' has widened, with women cooking more meals than men in nearly every country worldwide. Women cooked just under nine meals per week, on average, in 2022.

How many Americans don't have time to cook? ›

As for why snacks are integral to no-prep meals, the index found 51% of Americans “yearn” for a specific snack and 44% of Americans are too busy to cook.

How many meals are you really supposed to eat a day? ›

In one sense, it all comes down to math: The average adult human requires 2,000 calories per day, and you're only awake for so many hours. "Across all peer-reviewed research and health practices, three meals a day is a general recommendation to encourage consistent, adequate energy intake," Miluk said.

Where can I watch the original 30 Minute Meals? ›

Watch 30 Minute Meals - Season 1 | Prime Video.

What channel is Jamie's 30 Minute Meals on? ›

Jamie's 30-Minute Meals is a series of 40 episodes aired in 2010 on Channel 4 in which Jamie Oliver cooks a three- to four-dish meal in under 30 minutes.

What is the 20 minute meal rule? ›

Research has found that it takes about 20 minutes from the time you start eating for your brain to signal the rest of your body (especially your stomach) that it's full.

Which TV chef began 30 Minute Meals in 2002? ›

Rachael Ray is host of the Food Network shows 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off, Worst Cooks in America, and Week in a Day. She is also the star of the syndicated talk show Rachael Ray.

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