50 fall dinner recipes
As the temperature drops, we find ourselves craving heartier meals. Right now, we want rich chilis, cheesy lasagnas, and filling chicken pot pies because there's nothing cozier than ending a long day with a plate of something warm and delicious.
To help get the autumnal meal inspiration juices flowing, Stacker compiled a list of 50 fall dinner recipes from Allrecipes. We've included the best, easy-to-follow recipes for everything from pork chops to meatloaf to pot roasts. Even better, many of these meals incorporate seasonal produce, like eggplant and apples, making them more affordable and environmentally friendly.
So when that first chill hits the air, look no further than this list, you'll find all the down-home, nourishing fall dinner ideas you could ever want.
Crispy Roasted Chicken
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Braised Venison with Rosemary and Shiitake
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Pork Rib Stew with Sage Cornmeal Dumplings
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here
Classic Meatloaf
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Shepherd's Pie
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Cedar Planked Salmon
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Fried Eggplant
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 5 hrs 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Calico Beans
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 4-quart dish
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Pork Loin Chops
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 2
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Shoyu Chicken
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Peking Duck
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 35 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Classic Beef Stroganoff
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Famous Butter Chicken
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Plum Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Vegetarian Moussaka
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 35 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 35 mins
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Duck
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Zucchini Parmesan
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Butternut Squash Risotto
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Megan's Granola
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 30
- Yield: 30 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Top Sirloin Roast
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Beef Pot Pie
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 kabobs
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Rigatoni alla Genovese
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 9 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 10 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Bierocks (German Meat Turnovers)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Aunt Mary's Eggplant Balls
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 18 balls
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 24
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Venison Stroganoff
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Mexican Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Chicken Marsala
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Eggplant Rollatini
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Eggplant Croquettes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Creamy Mushroom Meatloaf
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Beer Glazed Brats and Sauerkraut
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Pork Osso Buco
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here
Wedding Gift Spaghetti Sauce
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 30
- Yield: 30 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Apple Butter Pork Loin
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Eggplant Sandwiches
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Stovetop Granola
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin French Toast Bake
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Bourbon Street Rib-Eye Steak
- Prep: 7 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Chicken Savoy
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Grilled Wild Duck Breast
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Vietnamese Aromatic Lamb Chops
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Venison Meatloaf
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Venison Bacon Burgers
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Oktoberfest Chicken and Red Cabbage
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here