How to make crockpot freezer meals:
- 4 hours of total prep time {1 hour planning, 1 hour shopping, 2 hours preparing}
- 8 meals {5-6 servings each}
- $160 total
- $20 average cost per meal
- 100% peace of mind
I did not shop the sales. So you could save a ton of money too if you planned to stock up and shop whenever there were sales in store. For us this saves a lot of money because I am not throwing away produce or ingredients that I had intended to use but forgot about.
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Tips for making Crockpot Freezer Meals:
- Use 1 gallon, large freezer bags. Label bags with the date, recipe and cooking instructions.
- Lay ingredients flat in the bag for easier storage in the freezer.
- This 7-Quart Oval Crockpot is the only one that I use and has lasted for over ten years!
- Defrost meals in the refrigerator or place frozen into the crockpot. If the meal is defrosted, reduce the cooking time accordingly (subtract two hours for most crockpot meals).
- Crockpot meals can easily be converted to Instant Pot recipes using this handy guide from Taste of Home – How to Convert Slow Cooker Recipes for the Instant Pot.
- Store meals for up to three months in the freezer.
Crockpot Freezer Meal Recipes:
{**update – I wrote some of the temperatures and times on our Ziploc bags incorrectly so be sure to follow the written recipe}…
Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tsp diced garlic
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- add to sauce at the end
- 4 tsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pkg cooked meatballs
- 1 diced onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 1 bottle sweet and sour sauce
- add one hour before serving
- 1 can pineapple tidbits
- Rice, cooked
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve over rice.
BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 2 cups cubed potatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
More crockpot freezer meals:
Salsa Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can diced tomatoes {14 oz}
- 1 diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 pkg taco seasoning
- add when serving
- 3 Tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Place ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
Teriyaki Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
Butter Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 2 cups diced mushrooms
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 bottle butter chicken sauce {340 ml}
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Coconut Curry Chicken
Ingredients
- 5-6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 Tbsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 can coconut milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot.
- Cook 6-8 hours on low.