# 10 Simple Meals for Dinner in 25 Minutes or Less! - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/ - Published: 2019-06-20T16:17:10+10:00 - Author: Clare Whitfield #### _You’ve worked your butt off all day, you’re tired, the kids are tired, your partner is tired, even the dog is tired and you’ve got to cook dinner._ You’ve checked the freezer for easy meals – nothing.. Urrgghhh. That means you actually have to cook! Then again, that doesn’t necessarily mean slaving in your kitchen for hours. Here are some simple meals for dinner in 25 minutes or less. Quick and easy recipes with no fancy ingredients are perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking! **_More Reading:_** * [Sheet Pan Roasted Root Vegetables](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/vegan/sheet-pan-roasted-root-vegetables/) * [50 Big Batch Cooking Recipes](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/mince/big-batch-cooking/) * [Budget-Friendly Foods for a Healthy Grocery List](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-money/healthy-grocery-list/) * [38 Useful Camping Hacks and Tips](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/how-to-feed-a-big-family-on-a-budget/) * [How to Save Money on Insurance](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-money/save-on-insurance/) * [98 Frugal Meal Ideas Using Pantry Staples](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/under-10/98-frugal-meal-ideas/) * [50 Simple Ways to Save Money Right Now!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-money/money-saving-tips/50-simple-ways-to-save-money/) * [How to Feed a Big Family on a Budget](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/how-to-feed-a-big-family-on-a-budget/) * [15 Cheap Ways to Stay Snug in the Winter](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/15-sizzling-ways-to-stay-frugally-snug-in-winter/) * [100+ Brilliant Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding](https://stayathomemum.com.au/my-lifestyle/100-brilliant-ways-to-save-money-on-your-wedding/) [⌊One pan sheet dinners | stay at home mum⌉⌊One pan sheet dinners | stay at home mum⌉[ ## **󠀁[1. – Sausage and Potato Sheet Pan Tray Bake](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/sausage-and-potato-one-tray-bake/)󠁿** I love this recipe – just shove it all on a tray – add a bit of seasoning and in 25 minutes – you have a full, delicious meal. So easy! [Grab the recipe here](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/sausage-and-potato-one-tray-bake/) [⌊Sausage and potato one tray bake⌉⌊Sausage and potato one tray bake⌉[ ## 2**. Vegetable Fritters** > They are easy, good for you and the kids love them.  Takes about 15 minutes to > put together, and 5 minutes to cook.  Best of all – serve on their own! ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/easy-peasy-vegetable-fritters/)󠁿󠀁[⌊Delicious fish cakes served with creamy dipping sauce and fresh herbs Perfect for a fast family fr⌉ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/easy-peasy-vegetable-fritters/)󠁿 ## **3.  󠀁[Bangers & Mash](http://www.recipetineats.com/bangers-and-mash-sausage-with-onion-gravy/)󠁿** > This is actually one of my favourite dinner recipes.  Cook the sausages in a moderate > oven for 20 minutes until cooked (or you can grill or BBQ them!)  Serve with mashed > potato and [gravy](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/our-favorite-recipes/homemade-gravy/). > Will take about 20 minutes all up if you put the potatoes on at the same time > you put the sausages in the oven! Throw some onion rings in the gravy if you have > the time for an even more delicious meal! > > ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/boozy-onion-gravy/)󠁿 > [⌊Delicious sausage and onion skillet perfect for a quick dinner in under 25 minutes Easy hearty an⌉⌊Delicious sausage and onion skillet perfect for a quick dinner in under 25 minutes Easy hearty an⌉ ](http://www.recipetineats.com/bangers-and-mash-sausage-with-onion-gravy/) [via recipetineats.com](http://www.recipetineats.com/bangers-and-mash-sausage-with-onion-gravy/) ## **4.  󠀁[Fried Rice](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/side-dishes/fried-rice/)󠁿** > Got some leftover meat in the fridge?  Cut it up finely, throw it in a fry pan > with some onion and a hand full of frozen veggies, add some cooked rice (takes > 10 minutes in the microwave) – add some soy sauce and your done!  All up – 15 > minutes! > > ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/fried-rice/)󠁿 > [⌊10 simple meals for dinner in 25 minutes or less | stay at home mum⌉⌊10 simple meals for dinner in 25 minutes or less | stay at home mum⌉[ ## **5.  Home Made Pizza** > Got some pitta bread or some pre-made pizza dough in the freezer?  Then you have > a meal!  If you have no pizza sauce, just use Tomato or BBQ sauce as a base, throw > any leftover meats, capsicum, onion, cheese – whatever you have.  Place under > the grill for about 7 minutes – and you’re done!! > [Grab the recipe for two-ingredient pizza dough here](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/greek-yoghurt-pizza-dough/) [⌊10 simple meals for dinner in 25 minutes or less | stay at home mum⌉⌊10 simple meals for dinner in 25 minutes or less | stay at home mum⌉[ ## **6.  Beef Chow Mein** > Got some [mince](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/meats/chicken/mince-recipes/)– > then try this cheaters recipe for dinner (click on the link!).  Provided you have > all the ingredients in the house – it will honestly take less than 10 minutes > to get the meal on the table.  Just use the vegies you have on hand – it’s especially > good with cabbage! > Grab the recipe here! ## **7.  󠀁[Corn Chip Casserole](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/corn-chip-casserole/)󠁿** > Great for the kids – easy for you! > > ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/corn-chip-casserole/)󠁿 > ![Corn Chip Casserole](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ 2013/07/cornchipcass1.jpg?quality=89&ssl=1) ## **8.  󠀁[Impossible Pie ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/lunches/impossible-pie/)󠁿** > I love this recipe – you throw all the ingredients in together – and out comes > a quiche with ready-made pastry – it’s a miracle! > > ### 󠀁[Grab the recipe here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/impossible-pie/)󠁿 > [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ ## **9.  󠀁[San Chow Bow Rolls with Sauce](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/san-choy-bow-rolls-with-sauce/)󠁿** > Super healthy, quick to throw together and totally delicious – this should be > a part of every busy family’s weeknight meal plan! ### 󠀁[Grab the Recipe Here!](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/san-choy-bow-rolls-with-sauce/)󠁿 ![San Choy Bow Rolls with Sauce](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/ uploads/2019/01/san-choy-bow-rolls-with-sauce-.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) ## **10. 󠀁[Leftover Pasta Bake](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/leftover-pasta-bake/)󠁿** > These are quick and easy plus really filling and you can add veggies – try [Bacon Macaroni Pasta Bake](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/meats/pork-meats/bacon-macaroni-casserole/) > or [Leftover Pasta Bake](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/meats/chicken/leftover-pasta-bake/)! [⌊Stay at home mum⌉⌊Stay at home mum⌉[ > What do you cook when you don’t feel like it? Tell us some of your favourite recipes > for dinner! ### _For more great dinner recipe ideas, visit the Stay at Home Mum 󠀁[recipes](https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/)󠁿 portal!_ ![author avatar](https://i0.wp.com/stayathomemum.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/ 12/clare_whitfield_profile.webp?quality=80&ssl=1) Clare Whitfield Chief Editor Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work. [See Full Bio](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) [ ](https://stayathomemum.com.au/author/clare_whitfield/) ## Comments ### By: marni - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/#comment-231 - Published: 2012-03-01T13:52:00+11:00 I love making pita bread pizza and pita bread wraps with leftover meats and salad if i dont have much meat i make a vagie mix and put a bit in there like spinach, mushroom, boch choy, grated carrot, beans or lentils all in a frying pan with a bit of tomato paste or crushed tomatos really easy and uses all left over then i just put it in wraps and toast them for my lil one with cheese and all that. I use tortilla wraps though not pitta bread as it is about a third of the price and almost identical stuff. ### By: Emily - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/#comment-51261 - Published: 2013-01-14T21:24:50+11:00 I love making a simple parma when I’m feeling lazy. I use a pre-crumbed schnitzel( cheap from the deli counter at woolies) and cook it in a pan on the stove – takes only a couple of minutes. Then I coat the cooked schnitzel in tomato pasta sauce, and give it a generous sprinkle of grated tasty cheese. Just bang it in a hot oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Serve with a salad or some easy steamed vegies and perhaps some oven-baked chips or potatoes. Yum! ### By: Cat - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/#comment-58066 - Published: 2013-04-28T17:49:07+10:00 have you tries slices ham and pineapple between your sauce and cheese? It is Fabbo!! ### By: Perfect Fries - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/#comment-57072 - Published: 2013-02-05T03:07:37+11:00 Planning out a weekly menu seems to be more convenient than just cooking up what �s in the fridge. Thanks for posting. ### By: Matilda - Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/dinner/simple-meals-for-dinner/#comment-58079 - Published: 2013-04-28T21:16:51+10:00 Really Easy Pasta: Fry up some sliced Chorizo and mushrooms with a can of crushed tomatoes and stir through a pan of hot pasta (Fettuccine is my favorite)! (Optional extra veggies which are yum include sliced zucchini, or baked pumpkin cubes, or chopped capsicum)