4-Week Easy Family Meal Plan For October

Week 1

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Monday: Beef Burgundy Over Noodles

These mushrooms, tender beef and flavorful sauce are tasty over noodles. 

Tuesday: Sausage & Rice Stuffed Pumpkins

It also adds a good "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.

Wednesday: Spicy Pork & Green Chili Verde

Serve it with soured cream, tortilla chips and Monterey Jack.

Thursday: Thai Beef Stir-Fry

A distinctive peanut sauce complements this colorful combination of tender sirloin strips, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms and carrots.

Friday: Pretzel-Coated Chicken Nuggets

These chicken nuggets with a crushed pretzel crust have a guaranteed wow factor.

Saturday: Southwestern Casserole

It tastes amazing, fits nicely into our budget and, better of all, makes another to freeze and revel in later.

Sunday: Exotic Five-Spice Chicken Wings

Savor the flavors you crave! These distinctive wings deliver a salty, sweet and slightly spicy taste with every bite.

Week 2

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Monday: Golden Pork Chops

This tasty pork chop dish will definitely please your family.

Tuesday: Mexican-Style Stuffed Peppers

For convenience, you'll be able to assemble these pretty peppers earlier than time and bake them later.

Wednesday: Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

This wonderful stew makes a hearty supper with a lighter touch. The leaner cut of meat, herbs and seasonings and fresh vegetables make it so flavorful, that you'll be wanting another bowl!

Thursday: Pepper Sausage Pizza

Fresh spinach gives this recipe a tasty twist. That leafy green plus yellow peppers, snow-white mushrooms and spaghetti sauce make this a colorful addition to your pizza buffet table.

Friday: Taco Corn Bread Casserole

A whole can of chiles adds fire to the current cornbread casserole. 

Saturday: Green Chili Beef Burritos

Recipes that are leaner in fat and calories like this one for beef burritos will help you lose 30 pounds! The meat is so tender and delicious.

Sunday: Chicken and Wild Rice Bake

The dish is nice for larger groups since the cook doesn't have to spend lots of your time within the kitchen.

Week 3

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Monday: Cheeseburger Soup

You will be really pleased with the way this all-American dish turned out. 

Tuesday: Best Ever Mac & Cheese

To make this amazing mac, you can make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. 

Wednesday: Pressure Cooker Spicy Pork and Squash Ragu

This recipe could be a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler fall weather so satisfying after daily spent outdoors.

Thursday: Blue Cheese-Crusted Sirloin Steaks

This is the ideal dish for Friday night after a long workweek.

Friday: Meat Loaf From the Slow Cooker

This simple, easy-to-make meatloaf will be one of your personal favorites.

Saturday: Sausage Manicotti with Pumpkin Sauce

This manicotti may be a wonderful change from typical pumpkin dishes within the fall.

Sunday: Italian Pasta Bake

Fresh tomatoes add a pleasant touch that's missing from most other meat, pasta and tomato casseroles.

Week 4

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Monday: Beef & Spinach Lo Mein

If you wish for an honest stir-fry, this beef and spinach lo mein will certainly satisfy you.

Tuesday: Ravioli Lasagna

This delicious dish starts with frozen ravioli and has only three other ingredients. 

Wednesday: Apple Butter Pork with White Beans

The conserve with the pork is yummy and excellent for fall!

Thursday: Pork Chops with Creamy Mustard Noodles

A delicious, creamy skillet sauce dresses up everyday pork chops and noodles.

Friday: Pumpkin Lasagna

Canned pumpkin and no-cook noodles make it a cinch to organize.

Saturday: Easy Meatball Stroganoff

This recipe has fed not only my very own family, but many neighborhood kids!

Sunday: Ghostly Chicken & Pepper Pizza

Fill it with whatever pizza toppings you love best.

Credit: 

Caroline Stanko (tasteofhome.com)