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5 Easy Dinner Meals for Fall with Shopping List

As the evenings start to cool down you’ll be looking to cozy up with some delicious comfort meals. These recipes are guaranteed to warm you up. Download our grocery list so that you only have to shop once for a week full of fall meal ideas.

Zesty Tomato-Glazed Meatloaf

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It doesn’t get more classic comfort food than a good old-fashioned meatloaf. With a tangy tomato and Dijon-based glaze, this is sure to become a family favourite, especially when served alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Any leftover meatloaf is great in sandwiches the next day.
Recipe and image courtesy of Spread The Mustard.

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • canola oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • dried oregano
  • mustard powder

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) milk

Produce

  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh parsley

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) yellow prepared mustard

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) lean ground beef

Bakery

  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) breadcrumbs

Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Thyme Aioli with Sweet Potatoes

Tender, juicy pork tenderloin roasted with sweet potato, onion and served with aioli is the perfect start to this cook once eat twice meal.
Recipe and image courtesy of SaskPork.

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Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • ground chipotle pepper
  • canola oil
  • salt
  • dried thyme leaves
  • freshly ground black pepper

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

Produce

  • 1 lb (500 g) sweet potatoes
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 cloves garlic

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) light mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp (20 mL) Dijon mustard

Meat & Seafood

  • 2 (1 lb/500 g) pork tenderloin

Sirloin Beef Gratin

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Savour the flavour of lean sirloin beef in this easy bistro classic – the perfect end to a busy day. It’s a family-friendly recipe that’s still fancy enough for friends on a Friday night. Big Bonus: It doesn’t take a lot of pots and pans to prepare Sirloin Beef Gratin.
Recipe and image courtesy of Canada Beef.

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • dried thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • Worcestershire sauce

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 2 cups (500 mL) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded aged Cheddar Cheese

Produce

  • 1 onion
  • 1 1/2 lb (750 g) potatoes

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
  • 1 cup (250 mL) low sodium beef stock

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef sirloin, round or chunk

Lentil Enchilada Casserole with Squash

A weeknight casserole idea the whole family will love! You can easily incorporate ground chicken or beef with the lentils in this recipe as well.

Recipe and image courtesy of Lentils.org.

Lentil-Enchilada-Casserole-with-Squash

Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • canola oil
  • chili powder
  • dried oregano
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

  • 1 1/2 (375 mL) grated cheddar cheese

Produce

  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup (250 mL) squash or sweet potato
  • Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes
  • dry green lentils

Bakery

  • 6 medium whole wheat tortillas

Beef and Barley Stew

Curl up in a blanket with a big bowl of comfort stew on a cold night.

Recipe and image courtesy of GoBarley.com.

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Grocery List

Pantry Staples (Check your pantry first before buying)

  • canola oil
  • dried thyme
  • bay leaf
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce

Refrigerator & Freezer Items

Produce

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 medium turnip
  • 3 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks

Canned, Bottles & Dry Goods

  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pearl or pot barley
  • 2 (284 mL) cans low salt beef broth

Meat & Seafood

  • 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) boneless beef chuck or blade

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