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Introduction:
Slow cookers are a busy person's best friend, and when combined with freezer bag meal prep, they become even more powerful. Imagine having delicious, home-cooked meals ready at the push of a button—no last-minute prep required! Freezer bag meals allow you to prepare and freeze all the ingredients ahead of time, so when you’re ready to cook, it’s as easy as tossing the contents into your slow cooker. In this article, we’ll share 10 easy freezer bag recipes that are perfect for busy weekdays, saving you time, effort, and stress.
Ingredients:
Here are some common ingredients you’ll need for freezer bag meals. You can customize them for each recipe.
Protein: chicken breasts, pork tenderloin, beef stew cubes, or ground meat
Vegetables: onions, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, garlic, corn
Canned goods: tomatoes, beans, broth
Spices: cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, herbs
Sauces: BBQ sauce, soy sauce, salsa, teriyaki sauce, and more
Instructions:
1. Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, bell peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, lime juice, olive oil.
Instructions:
Slice the chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions.
Place them in a freezer bag and add fajita seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil.
Label the bag with the date and cooking instructions (cook on low for 6-7 hours).
When ready, place the contents in the slow cooker and serve with tortillas, sour cream, and guacamole.
2. Beef Stew
Ingredients: Beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, beef broth, herbs (thyme, rosemary).
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients into a freezer bag.
Label the bag and store in the freezer.
When ready to cook, add the contents to the slow cooker with a bit more broth if needed and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Serve with crusty bread.
3. Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, sesame seeds.
Instructions:
Place chicken, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey into the freezer bag.
Freeze until ready to use.
For cooking, place the bag contents into the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
4. BBQ Pulled Pork
Ingredients: Pork shoulder, BBQ sauce, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar.
Instructions:
Add the pork, onions, garlic, and BBQ sauce to the freezer bag.
Seal and freeze.
When ready to cook, transfer to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Shred the pork and serve on buns for a delicious BBQ sandwich.
5. Chicken Curry
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, onions, carrots, peas.
Instructions:
Add chicken, coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, onions, carrots, and peas to the freezer bag.
Freeze until ready.
For cooking, transfer to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Serve over rice or with naan bread.
6. Chili
Ingredients: Ground beef, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, onions.
Instructions:
Brown ground beef and add it to a freezer bag with beans, tomatoes, and chili powder.
Freeze the bag.
When ready, cook on low for 6-7 hours. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
7. Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, heavy cream, Alfredo sauce, garlic, broccoli, pasta.
Instructions:
Add chicken, heavy cream, Alfredo sauce, garlic, and broccoli to the freezer bag.
Freeze until needed.
On cooking day, place everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Before serving, cook the pasta separately and toss it with the creamy sauce.
8. Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients: Beef strips, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, beef broth, broccoli.
Instructions:
Place beef, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and beef broth in the freezer bag.
Freeze.
When ready, cook on low for 5-6 hours, then add broccoli in the last 30 minutes. Serve with rice.
9. Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: Carrots, celery, tomatoes, beans, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning.
Instructions:
Combine all the vegetables, beans, and broth in a freezer bag.
Label and freeze.
When ready to cook, pour the contents into the slow cooker, set it on low, and cook for 6-7 hours. Serve with a slice of toasted bread.
10. Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary.
Instructions:
Add chicken breasts, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, thyme, and rosemary to the freezer bag.
Freeze for future use.
When ready to cook, place in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or potatoes.
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