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Prepare for the upcoming week with these easy crockpot freezer meals.
What if I told you that you can prepare 5 meals for a week in your crockpot freezer in about an hour?This freezer meal prep idea is super simple and will definitely come in handy during the week.
When you need a quick family meal in a hurry, try these 5 easy and delicious make-ahead meals that you can prepare, store in the freezer, and throw in the slow cooker.
How to Freeze Crockpot Meals…
To save space, it’s a good idea to use gallon-sized freezer bags for each meal and store each bag flat in the freezer. We recommend taking each meal out of the freezer the night before you plan to eat it so it can thaw overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
Even if you don’t make these meals in advance, all five crockpot freezer meals are delicious, simple, and take advantage of basic ingredients you probably already have in your pantry or refrigerator.
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Trending recipe tips for Crock Pot freezer meals:
I thought it would be faster to first label every crockpot freezer meal bag with a sharpie marker, indicating the meal name and creation date. Next, cut all the meat, add it to the bag, and move on to the vegetables, sauce, etc. These baggy racks are useful for holding the sides of freezer bags vertically when filling them. Crock Pot frozen meals can last for 3 to 6 months when stored properly in the freezer. You can make any of these to your liking, and most items can be substituted (like other vegetables or spices). For example, if you can’t find ginger paste, use fresh or powdered ginger instead. The same goes for fresh garlic and garlic straight from the jar. Feel free to use this as a general guide and improvise according to your preferences and what’s in your fridge/pantry. Please note that cooking times may vary depending on the size and shape of your slow cooker. I’ve found that crockpot meals cook faster in a larger oval 6-quart slow cooker than in a tall, medium-sized 4-quart slow cooker. The serving size of these meals is approximately 4 to 5 servings. There are 4 people in my family and all of these meals were leftovers. Rice can also be cooked in advance and frozen. Consider storing cooked rice in separate freezer bags depending on the amount you will use for one dinner. To reheat, place in a bowl in the microwave or in a skillet with a little butter or olive oil. Then add some water and fry. My kids liked the creamy Italian chicken best. If you haven’t created a similar version yet, please give it a try. 😊 These meals would make great and thoughtful gifts for new moms or anyone who doesn’t have much time to prepare freezer meals themselves.
1.) Teriyaki chicken
Fill a freezer bag with the following items:
To cook:
Place the thawed contents in the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Optional: To thicken the sauce at the end, combine 1/2 cup of the cooked sauce with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and return to the slow cooker. Turn the cooker on high for another 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
2.) Onion and pepper sausage
Fill a freezer bag with the following items:
To cook:
Place the thawed contents in a slow cooker and let it cook on low heat for about 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3 hours. Serve over rice as desired.
3.) Creamy Italian Chicken
Fill a freezer bag with the following items:
To cook:
Place the thawed contents in the slow cooker and leave on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Place the chicken on top of the noodles and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
4.) Cilantro Lime Chicken
Fill a freezer bag with the following items:
To cook:
Add thawed contents to slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Shred the chicken and put it on tortillas for tacos or over rice. Garnish with additional lime or cilantro, if desired. This is one of those crockpot freezer meals that you can easily customize to your own tastes.
5.) Chinese beef and broccoli
Fill a freezer bag with the following items:
To cook:
Place the thawed contents in a slow cooker and heat on low for 7-8 hours and on high for 4 hours. Consider bagging the broccoli separately and adding it about 30 minutes before the meat is cooked (otherwise, the broccoli may overcook). Optional: To thicken the sauce at the end, combine 1/2 cup of the cooked sauce with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and return to the slow cooker. Turn the cooker on high for another 10-15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Arrange the beef and broccoli over the rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
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