The weather is starting to cool off, which means more comforting dinners that are warm, hearty, and easy to prepare. But planning your menu each week can be overwhelming. Thankfully, we’ve come up with some of the best cozy recipes from Costco for those cold nights spent indoors. These recipes only require a few ingredients and are perfect for busy families that need something simple and fast.
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6. Chicken Pot Pie
When you think about the best cozy recipes from Costco, you might think about soups and stews. However, there are several items you can grab from the warehouse that fit the cozy description. For the ultimate comfort meal, all you need is something warm with hearty protein, vegetables, and a starch.
That being said, why not grab Kirkland Signature’s Chicken Pot Pie? The five-pound pie is roughly $26 and is ready to bake. While it might take a while in the oven, you can’t rush perfection. This hearty and comforting meal is the perfect grab-and-go item for a weeknight dinner if you forget to plan something. This works great for large families, or just for yourself if you want leftovers. Need something light to pair with this heavy entree? Grab a salad kit for added fiber.
What you need:
5. Beef Stew
One of the best cozy recipes from Costco has to be beef stew. While it does take a few more ingredients than the rest on the list, with a few extra steps, it’s worth it for the flavor. Stew, like soup, is one of the most common cozy recipes that you can make when the weather starts to cool off, and it’s not difficult to make.
Start by patting dry your stew chunks and seasoning them with salt and pepper, then heat a pot with oil. Once hot, add batches of your chunked beef to brown the sides, only for a minute or two at a time. Remove your beef and set aside, then saute onions, carrots, and celery with garlic and your preferred herbs. Once fragrant and translucent, add tomato paste and stir it into the vegetables. Add your red cooking wine and beef broth. Reduce to a simmer and add your beef back in. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and let it cook for a couple of hours until the beef is tender. This is perfect to serve alongside your favorite bread.
What you need:
- Stew Meat
- Onions, Celery, and Carrots
- Tomato Paste
- Cooking Wine
- Beef Broth
- Costco Fresh Bread
4. Pot Roast
There’s nothing like a pot roast for Sunday dinner. Have the house smelling delicious with this ultimate comfort meal. It’s hearty, savory, flavorful, and includes a variety of vegetables that even the kids will like.
Similar to the stew meat, you’ll want to pat dry your roast chunk and season it with salt and pepper. Grab a pan and add oil, then heat. Brown each side of the roast chunk for only a couple of minutes, then add it to your slow cooker. From there, add your celery, carrots, and onions to a pan and let them cook. Once the vegetables are softer, add them to your slow cooker as well. Cube up your potatoes and add them to your slow cooker, along with beef broth. Let this cook on low for eight hours until the potatoes are soft when poked with a fork, and your meat is tender.
What you need:
- Chuck Roast
- Onions, Celery, Potatoes, and Carrots
- Beef Broth
- Costco Fresh Bread
3. Chili
Not only is this one of the best cozy recipes from Costco for those colder nights, but chili is the ideal dinner for football season. If you want to toss items into a slow cooker before heading for work, this is a great choice, because the longer it simmers, the better it tastes.
If you’re making chili on the stovetop, though, you’ll need to start by cooking your beef. From there, you’ll toss in your chopped peppers and onions and let them cook with the ground beef. Once fragrant and slightly translucent, throw in your crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans along with your favorite chili seasoning. You can make your seasoning at home by combining chili powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic, or you can grab a premade seasoning at Costco. Let the chili come together for about an hour, slowly simmering, then serve with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
What you need:
- Ground Beef
- Onions and Peppers
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Beef Broth
- Kidney Beans
- Chili Seasoning
2. Lasagna
Pasta is another one of the best cozy recipes from Costco for colder nights. This is also something you can easily premake and keep in the fridge or freezer, then throw in the oven during those busy nights when you can’t be bothered to cook.
A really simple lasagna starts with you browning your beef in a pan, then throwing in your favorite vegetables like onions, peppers, and mushrooms to cook them down. When your vegetables are soft, toss in your favorite marinara from Costco and stir. Turn the heat down and let it simmer to bring the flavors together. While that’s going on, boil your lasagna noodles until Al Dente. On the side, grab a bowl and add Parmesan cheese and ricotta together, then mix them. Add cottage cheese if you want more creaminess or protein.
Once everything is finished, assemble your lasagna, starting with a base of marinara and beef sauce, then add a layer of Al Dente noodles. Spread a layer of your ricotta and cheese mixture, then a layer of your marinara and beef sauce. Repeat this process until your noodles are gone, finishing with a layer of marinara. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and throw it in the oven when you’re hungry.
What you need:
- Ground Beef
- Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms
- Marinara
- Lasagna Noodles
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Costco Fresh Bread
1. Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
It’s well known that Costco’s rotisserie chicken is unbeatable. So why wouldn’t you use it to make a rich and satisfying bowl of chicken noodle soup? What’s better is that you can easily add all these ingredients into a slow cooker and let it sit all day to cook if you don’t want to deal with the hassle at home.
Heat a pot on the stovetop with some oil, then add in your diced and chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Season with garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano. Add in your chicken broth and shredded chicken to the pot and let it simmer for half an hour. Add in your egg noodles and let them cook until they’re soft. You can stop here, or add a splash of heavy cream if you like thicker, creamier soups. Serve with your favorite fresh bread on the side.
What you need:
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Chicken Broth
- Carrots, Onions, and Celery
- Egg Noodles
- Costco Fresh Bread
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