9 Dutch Oven Dinners

These Dutch oven dinners couldn’t be easier to make. The recipes here range from simple soups to braised meats that work well for leftovers.

Your Dutch oven turns simple ingredients into a warm meal by the time you’re ready to eat. Let us know in the comments which Dutch oven recipe you’re going to make.

1. Beef Chili

Overhead shot of beef chili with toppings like cheese, onions, cornbread, and jalapeños. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Make a batch of this beef chili in your Dutch oven, and you’ll have plenty of leftovers, making meal prep simple. Add your favorite toppings for a dinner the entire family will want you to make all the time.

Get the Recipe: Beef Chili

2. Chicken and Dumplings

Overhead shot of chicken and dumplings in a slow cooker with butter and parsley. — Photo Credit: Persnickety Plates

This recipe combines chicken, vegetables, and dumplings and will be your new comfort food favorite. It’s a dependable weeknight meal because it’s filling, warm, and easy to make.

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3. Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks

Overhead shot of braised lamb shanks on a plate with herbs and a spoon. — Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen

These lamb shanks braise in apple cider with onions and apples for a cozy meal. The broth is so delicious.

Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks

4. Pork Carnitas

Overhead view of pork carnitas tacos with avocado and lime on a dark surface. — Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

These pork carnitas will be your new favorite Dutch oven dinner. They’re great for tacos or bowls and will make busy nights a breeze.

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5. Dutch Oven Chicken

Whole roasted chicken in a Dutch oven surrounded by carrots and potatoes. — Photo Credit: She’s Not Cookin’

This Dutch oven chicken roasts with potatoes and carrots until everything is tender and the chicken skin becomes crisp. It has minimal hands-on time, and once you put the chicken in the oven, you can relax while it cooks.

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6. Dutch Oven Beef Stew

Close-up of beef stew with potatoes and carrots in a speckled bowl with a spoon. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

This Dutch oven stew combines beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich broth that thickens as it cooks. It’s a simple meal that feels comforting during colder days and reheats nicely for leftovers.

Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Beef Stew

7. Swiss Steak

Swiss steak with mashed potatoes, green beans, and tomato sauce on a white plate. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This Swiss steak has the best gravy, and it’s filled with onions, carrots, and seasonings. It pairs well with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice because the sauce coats everything.

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8. Chicken Noodle Soup

Overhead view of chicken noodle soup in a white bowl with bread and seasonings. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook

This chicken noodle soup is the perfect cold weather dinner. It’s simple to pull off any night of the week.

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9. Braised Leg of Lamb

Overhead shot of braised leg of lamb on a plate with microgreens and fresh herbs. — Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen

This braised leg of lamb cooks low and slow until the meat is easy to shred. You can serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables since the juices add so much flavor.

Get the Recipe: Braised Leg of Lamb