Frozen Crock Pot Recipes

nashsheri33

here's an idea: freeze the whole meal in one of those crock pot liner bags, and just put the whole thing in the crockpot.

How do you seal the bags for the freezer? The crock pot liners I have don't seal at the top and outside the crock pot, don't hold liquid without tipping over either.

i use a twisty-tie to close the bags. i have been known to tie the bag, put it in the crock, and freeze the whole thing until the food is frozen solid, then remove it from the crock to store in the freezer. that way it is the exact shape it needs to be in order to pop it back into the crock to cook it - i don't thaw. granted, you couldn't freeze 40 meals at a time, but i usually cook once, eat twice. if i do that every night for a week, i have a week's worth of meals in the freezer. (i don't have room for 40 meals in there!) i suppose you could twisty-tie the bags and freeze them in the ziploc bags to prevent leakage.

VelociMama

here's an idea: freeze the whole meal in one of those crock pot liner bags, and just put the whole thing in the crockpot.

How do you seal the bags for the freezer? The crock pot liners I have don't seal at the top and outside the crock pot, don't hold liquid without tipping over either.

i use a twisty-tie to close the bags. i have been known to tie the bag, put it in the crock, and freeze the whole thing until the food is frozen solid, then remove it from the crock to store in the freezer. that way it is the exact shape it needs to be in order to pop it back into the crock to cook it - i don't thaw. granted, you couldn't freeze 40 meals at a time, but i usually cook once, eat twice. if i do that every night for a week, i have a week's worth of meals in the freezer. (i don't have room for 40 meals in there!) i suppose you could twisty-tie the bags and freeze them in the ziploc bags to prevent leakage.

I might give that a try for smaller meals. Thanks!

Newf77

This deserves a BUMP

jillsjourney

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gertudejekyl

:flowerforyou:

dmkelly67

I've seen something like this before, but the recipes weren't included. Thanks so much for sharing!!

AckieJ

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ZoeLifts

Thanks! This is awesome!

katy_trail

I LOVE YOU!

Now if I just had a bigger freezer. I have a stinking ancient side by side.
It's so old, I can't even tell how old it is. might be older than me, and i'm an 80's child.

VelociMama

Just wanted to writeup some more recipes I used besides the ones listed. All of these can be bagged and frozen with raw ingredients then thawed and cooked.

Herbed Turkey Breast with Orange Sauce

1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic (pressed)
1 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 lbs boneless skinless turkey breast
1.5 cups orange juice

Crock pot on low 7-8 hours stirring occasionally

Sweet and Tangy Meatballs

36 homemade or frozen meatballs
16 oz grape jelly
20 oz barbecue sauce

Crock pot on low for 2-4 hours. Goes well over rice or sauteed veggies

Teriyaki Chicken

1 large carrot, sliced thin
1 red onion, chopped
2 large cans pineapple (undrained)
4 cloves garlic (pressed)
4 chicken breasts
1 cup teriyaki sauce

Add 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce to crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Dry Pulled Pork

Pork roast (4-5 lb size)
2 yellow onions, diced

Dry Rub:
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp corriander
2 tsps cumin
2 tsps onion powder
1 tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp chipotle powder
2 tsps sea salt

Place onions at bottom of crock pot and top with dry rubbed roast. For storage, store onions on bottom of bag then top with dry rubbed pork, squeeze out air, and freeze. Cook on high for 5-6 hours then on low for 3-4 hours until roast shreds easily.

ce_fit

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noogie98

Teriyaki Chicken

1 large carrot, sliced thin
1 red onion, chopped
2 large cans pineapple (undrained)
4 cloves garlic (pressed)
4 chicken breasts
1 cup teriyaki sauce

Add 1/4 cup of teriyaki sauce to crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Can't wait to try this one!! Thanks for sharing and Congrats on your new baby! :flowerforyou:

79smudge

bump!

Hearts_2015

here's an idea: freeze the whole meal in one of those crock pot liner bags, and just put the whole thing in the crockpot.

How do you seal the bags for the freezer? The crock pot liners I have don't seal at the top and outside the crock pot, don't hold liquid without tipping over either.

i use a twisty-tie to close the bags. i have been known to tie the bag, put it in the crock, and freeze the whole thing until the food is frozen solid, then remove it from the crock to store in the freezer. that way it is the exact shape it needs to be in order to pop it back into the crock to cook it - i don't thaw. granted, you couldn't freeze 40 meals at a time, but i usually cook once, eat twice. if i do that every night for a week, i have a week's worth of meals in the freezer. (i don't have room for 40 meals in there!) i suppose you could twisty-tie the bags and freeze them in the ziploc bags to prevent leakage.

Cool trick to freeze it so it fits right back in the Crock! :drinker: Thanks for sharing it

Just wanted to writeup some more recipes I used besides the ones listed. All of these can be bagged and frozen with raw ingredients then thawed and cooked.

Another fab idea!! :happy:

hef0113

Bump for later

splashwags

As a single person, I also take the results of the big crock meal, and freeze individual servings, making the grab and go for lunch each night a bit easier...

GenesisandEden

Bump. Thanks

LBJordan99

Bump thank you

auroranflash

This is awesome, thanks :DDD

NikkiHann17

Sounds Good Thanks.

Shannafo

Love this!! Can't wait to put it into practice.

Hearts_2015

http://lovingmynest.com/learning-activities/freezer-crock-pot-cooking-day/





http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/fresh-food-friday-20-tried-and-true.html

LMick1986

I'm super stoked to do this!! I'll even be passing it along and helping out my friend/soon-to-be-new-mommy! Thanks so much!

VelociMama

http://lovingmynest.com/learning-activities/freezer-crock-pot-cooking-day/





http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/fresh-food-friday-20-tried-and-true.html

OOOOH! Love it! Thanks for the added recipes!

Hearts_2015

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frankyk89

bump...

lizlkbg

Great idea! I have 7 people in my household and it can get crazy...:flowerforyou:

daisiemae123

Another great site is http://onceamonthmom.com/ Lots of great freezer recipes for the crock pot as well as for the stove top and oven. One of the contributors has also adopted a Paleo lifestyle so some yummy Paleo recipes for the freezer too. Some of the bells and whistles of the site you need to subscribe for but you can get the basic recipes and freezer instructions.

MSam1205

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PBsMommy

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I started to do the frozen crock put meals as well... I didn't like the pulled pork to much, but the hubby loved it.