5 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas

Here are 5 Christmas Eve dinner ideas that will make you want more. Christmas Eve is a night that is magical and exciting. For some it is a night when Christmas is celebrated and for some it is a night when Santa will visit, bringing lots of joy. Christmas Eve dinner ideas should include food that is light enough not to disturb the sleep, but delicious enough that your children will always remember the joys of Christmas Eve with mom and dad.

To make Salisbury steak for Christmas Eve, you will need:

• A two-pound flank steak
• Salt and pepper
• Flour for coating
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, peeled and sliced
• 1 small can tomato sauce

1. Chop the flank steak into four pieces. Beat the flank steak thoroughly to soften the meat.
2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil. In a plate, put some flour, salt and pepper.
3. Coat the steak in the flour mixture and set aside. Add the steak to the hot oil.
4. Add in the slices of onions with the steak. Cook the meat on both sides until crispy brown.
5. Add in the tomato sauce and enough water to cover the steak. Cook over a medium heat until the sauce is thick and the meat is done.
6. Christmas Eve dinner should always include the foods that your family loves the most. Add some scalloped potatoes with the Salisbury steak and some cream-style corn.

To make simple individual meatloaves, you will need:

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 12 to 15 saltine crackers, smashed
• 1 small can tomato juice
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon catsup
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper

1. In a large bowl, mix all of the above ingredients together. Shape the individual meatloaves into small oval shapes around three to four inches long.
2. Place the individual small meatloaves on a greased baking dish and top with some of the tomato sauce. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done.
3. Serve this Christmas Eve dish with some mashed potatoes and green beans. Don't forget to serve lots of catsup too.

To make chuck roast and potatoes, you will need:

• 2 1/2 pounds chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks

1. Place the oil in a large cast iron skillet. When the oil is hot, lay the roast in the skillet to be browned on both sides.
2. Add in the potatoes and carrots around the roast. On the roast, cut thick slices of onions and lay on top.
3. Salt and pepper the entire meal. Add enough water to cover the roast and veggies.
   
4. Cover the roast and bake in the oven for approximately two hours or until the roast is very tender. This Christmas Eve dinner dish should be served with some  dinner rolls. 

To make a grilled T-bone steak, you will need:

• 4 T-bone steaks (sirloin can be used also)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

1. Rub each steak with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let the steaks sit for five to ten minutes before grilling.
   
2. The steaks can be grilled indoors on a grill pan or fried in a large skillet. Depending on how you want your steaks, alter on the length of grilling.
   
3. After cooking on both sides, remove the steaks and wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm. Let the steaks sit for 20 to 25 minutes before cutting.
4. Serve these wonderful T-bone steaks with steak fries and a green salad. This Christmas Eve dinner should include a piece of pie for dessert.

To make baked chicken, you will need:

• A large hen or chicken
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Salt and pepper

1. Wash the chicken thoroughly inside and out. Rub the butter all over the chicken and use any remaining butter under the breast skin.
   
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately one hour or until the chicken is done.
3. Let the chicken sit for approximately 20 to 25 minutes before carving. This great Christmas Eve dinner dish can be served with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.