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I have rounded up some mega delicious, totally drool-worthy man pleasing recipes for you, just in time for Father’s Day! My husband would go crazy for each and every one of these!
Father’s Day is a great time to fire up the grill, us that instant pot or turn on the slow cooker! There are so many different recipes that your man will love! Try out this juicy tomahawk steak, these delicious sticky honey garlic wings or these delicious grilled portobello burgers.
Man Pleasing Meals
Father’s Day meals can range from delicious steak, chicken, salads, and just about any sides that you can imagine. Everyone’s man pleasing meal looks diferent which is why I wanted to put together this man pleasing meals roundup! It has all of the best recipes to celebrate your man all in one place. I love making this meal different and special every year and these recipes help me do that.
Narrowing down the choice for Father’s Day dinner is going to be tough. We might just have to make it Father’s Day week and then pick seven of these tasty meals! I know that since Father’s Day is towards the beginning of summer break, we really like to spend time grilling outside. But I know that many of you love using the Instant Pot and slow cooker so I have included something for everyone! These man pleasing meals are so delicious, good luck picking your favorite!
Cooking Temperatures
There are a lot of meat recipes in this man pleasing meals roundup! The one thing that you want to get right whenever you are cooking meat is the internal temperature. Because it’s sometimes tricky to tell if meat is done, then use a meat thermometer every time before you eat your meat just to make sure.
- Rare: 115 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Medium-Rare: 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Medium: 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Medium-Well: 140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Well-Done: 155 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Burgers (Ground Beef): 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pork: 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Chicken: 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep in mind that the temperature of your meat rises about 5-10 degrees after you take it off the grill.
Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets
Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets have melt in your mouth beef with hearty veggies that are grilled to perfection with butter that has garlic and herbs inside. This is one amazing meal that you don’t want to miss out on!
Ingredients: small red potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, salt and pepper, olive oil, top sirloin steak, butter, freshly chopped parsley, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, salt, pepper
Air Fryer Steak
This Air Fryer Steak is impeccably seared on the outside and tender juicy on the inside. Cooking steak in an air fryer will create extra flavor and a delicate texture to truly satisfy!
Ingredients: Ribeye, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, butter, garlic clove, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh parsley
Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Fall off the Bone Slow Cooker Short Ribs is a perfect hearty, satisfying, and savory dinner. Full of flavor and fork tender succulent beef, it’s a meal worth coming home to.
Ingredients: beef short ribs, salt and pepper, olive oil, carrots, beef broth, garlic minced, tomato paste, Worcestershire Sauce, Italian Seasoning
Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs
These grape jelly meatballs are simple and easy, and my family loves them! They pack so much flavor and are the perfect meal or appetizer for any occasio
Ingredients: grape jelly, Heinz chili sauce or favorite BBQ sauce, frozen meatballs, fully cooked, cornstarch + 3 tsp water to thicken, hot sauce (optional)
THEE BEST Grilled Shrimp
The BEST Grilled Shrimp is the perfect weeknight meal because it is super quick, full of flavor, and so easy to make! Everyone will absolutely love and devour it!!
Ingredients: jumbo shrimp, salt and pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves minced, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, soy sauce, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
Grilled Huli Huli Chicken is a five star recipe! The marinade is quick and easy and full of such amazing flavor! You will make this again and again!
Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, unsweetened pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chicken broth, fresh ginger root, minced garlic, green onions
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Grilled Vegetable Kebobs take a few minutes to put together and are the perfect way to celebrate summer veggies!
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Melted Butter, minced Garlic, dried Parsley, dried Basil, Paprika, Pepper, Lime Juice, Salt, Corn on the Cob, Red Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini
Grilled Skirt Steak
Grilled Skirt Steak is juicy, full of bold flavor, and absolutely delicious. Grilling skirt steak brings out the best of this long thin steak that you are going to love.
Ingredients: skirt steak, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, of red pepper
Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
These Instant Pot ribs are fall off the bone tender, easy to make, and loaded with flavor! Enjoy straight them out of the pressure cooker slathered with your favorite bbq sauce!
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Salmon that gets grilled in the best spice rub and topped with a fresh avocado salsa.
Ingredients: salmon, olive oil, salt, chili powder, paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, avocado, roma tomato, small red onion, corn, Juice from 2 limes, finely chopped cilantro, dash of salt
Super Easy Beer Cheese Dip
Beer cheese dip is the creamiest, tastiest dip out there! It goes with everything and it’s the hit at every party. It has the perfect blend of flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients: Butter, flour, milk, beer of choice, sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated, gruyere freshly grated, paprika, garlic, dijon mustard
Grilled Burger Recipe
Grilled Beef Burgers are one of the most amazing things you can sink your teeth into, especially when they are done right! Be prepared, because these will be the best burgers you have ever had!
Ingredients: 80/20 ground beef, garlic cloves, minced onion, Worchestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper, Homemade Hamburger Buns, Sliced Red Onion, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato
Thai Glazed Chicken Wings
These Thai glazed chicken wings have a delicious sauce with a twist! Perfect for any party, game day, or get-together, these wings are the perfect appetizer!
Ingredients: Wings, Baking Powder, Salt, Pepper, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Rice Wine Vinegar, Garlic Cloves, Sesame Oil, Juice of Half a Lime
Lemon Pepper Chicken with Brown Butter Garlic Lemon Sauce
Juicy chicken is coated in lemon pepper seasoning and baked to tender perfection in this easy recipe. The brown butter garlic lemon sauce on top is absolutely incredible!
Ingredients: chicken, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, olive oil , butter, chicken broth, garlic cloves minced, Juice of one lemon
Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Coconut shrimp are insanely delicious! One of the best appetizers out there, these mouthwatering air fried coconut shrimp are crispy, lightweight and completely delightful! This appetizer is one that is sure to have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients: large shrimp about 25, eggs, flaked unsweetened coconut, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika optional, Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ribeye Steak Recipe
Achieving steakhouse-worthy flavors doesn’t have to be difficult! The ultimate ribeye steak is juicy, flavorful, and seared to perfection all in the comfort of your kitchen.
Ingredients: ribeye steak, Salt and Pepper, olive oil, butter, garlic cloves smashed, Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
Grilled Steak with Chimichurri
This perfectly grilled flank steak is tender and juicy and topped with the most delicious chimichurri sauce. Combined this main dish is one of our family favorites!
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Parmesan garlic roasted potatoes have a crispy edge and tender center. Their mouthwatering parmesan garlic flavor makes them the perfect side!
Ingredients: red potatoes, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, oregano, salt, pepper, chopped parsley for garnish
Buffalo Chicken Salad
This buffalo chicken salad is packed with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and the perfect buffalo chicken. Layer this with some homemade dressing, and you’ll have your new go-to salad recipe!
Melt in Your Mouth Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Slow cooker BBQ chicken slow cooks to perfection in the best sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce. The chicken is so tender and just melts in your mouth with the most amazing flavor!
Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts , ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, water, cornstarch
Blackened Salmon
Easy and Amazing Blackened Salmon is a foolproof way to cook restaurant-worthy salmon at home! The salmon is tender and flakey and packed with flavor that is going to wow your taste buds!
Ingredients: salmon, Olive Oil, Blackened Seasoning
Easy Grilled Corn
Grilled Corn is a family favorite! It’s so easy to make this incredibly delicious side dish that you’ll have on repeat all summer long.
Ingredients: corn, olive oil
Juicy Tomahawk Steak
This tomahawk steak is juicy, tender, and filled with insanely delicious flavor! Make it your main dish for any occasion and your guests will keep coming back for more!
Ingredients: Tomahawk Steak (rib-eye), kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh rosemary and parsley to garnish
Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
Slow cooker beef brisket is insanely delicious! Perfectly tender and juicy, this cut of beef is infused with the most amazing flavors! Use it for your next family dinner and everyone will go crazy over it!
Ingredients: beef brisket, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, onion, Homemade BBQ Sauce
Grilled Vegetables
These delicious grilled vegetables are the perfect side to enhance any meal. They are drizzled with a savory garlic marinade that amplifies each vegetable’s amazing flavor and texture!
Ingredients: zucchini, mushrooms, stalk asparagus, yellow squash, corn on the cob, red onion, olive oil, garlic cloves, pepper, salt, crushed red pepper, lemon juiced