Craving a good meal but can't be bothered doing the washing up? It's okay – we get like that, too! That's why we have one-pan (or pot!) wonders. Here are some of our favourites:
Dai-style beef with mint
This dish, shared by Adam Liaw on The Cook Up, originates from Yunnan, in the south of China, a very ethnically diverse region including the Dai peoples. Though it bears a striking resemblance to Southeast Asian cuisine, this herbaceous beef dish is distinctly Dai in origin.
Minestra di pasta mista with potatoes and chickpeas
"My mamma kept this soup on high rotation when we were growing up, not only because it’s delicious and nutritious, but also because it’s cooked in one pot: no straining, no mess, no extra washing up," says Silvia Colloca of this excellent comfort food.
Braised lamb stew
Cooked low and slow, with minimal prep, this is a wonderfully tender lamb dinner. Serve with bread to mop up the juices!
Cannellini and sausage tray bake
Everything (including sausages squeezed into little quick meatballs) goes into a pan and into the oven, and is finished with a shower of grated parmesan.
Sticky caramelised black pepper pork
This super simple recipe is a one-pan track to sticky, finger-licking pork. You're basically boiling a piece of pork neck into sticky, tender submission. Can't get any easier than that!
One-pan Roman chicken with salsa verde
This one-pan dinner is a simple stew with tender chicken thighs and great flavour from tomato, capsicums, olives and a herby salsa verde.
Marjoram-roasted vegetable, lentil and halloumi bake
Inspired by his travels in Corsica, Ainsley Harriott created this delicious vegetarian one-dish dinner.
Sticky maple apple pork with broccolini
A really fast feast: thin pieces of pork cook quickly in a hot pan, and the maple syrup creates a georgeous sticky glaze.
Tomato and eggplant casserole (bohémienne)
This French dish is cooked and served in a cast-iron skillet. Put it on the table with crusty bread and salad and let everyone serve themselves.
One-pan pasta
This takes only a handful of ingredients and happens all in one pan!
Paella Valenciana
Paella is one of the original one-pan wonders. Its trademark soccarat - that crunchy layer of rice at the base of the pan - infuses the saffron rice with a caramelised flavour. This feeds eight, so it's good for a crowd!
Ras el hanout chicken thighs with baked feta and shaved fennel
A dry rub used on the chicken adds flavour before it's cooked in the oven 'til tender, with feta added when the chicken is almost done.
Spicy chilli beef mince
Comedian Becky Lucas cooked up this mince bowl on The Cook Up. Ready in just 20 minutes and with a sauce made from pantry staples, it’s sure to be a new weekly favourite!
Shakshuka
For those breakfast-for-dinner feels: this Middle-eastern method of having poached eggs for breakfast involves baking the eggs in an earthy paprika tomato sauce, spiced lightly with chilli and capsicum.
Chicken and sweet potato curry
This warming one-pan curry makes a simple and hearty weeknight meal. Use 90-second packet rice if you want to minimise the washing up!
Find more ideas in SBS Food's One-pan dinner recipe collection.
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