FREEZER MEAL: Crockpot BBQ Spareribs

This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

  • No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw pork ribs).
  • TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
  • TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours). Serve with vegetable, rice or salad of choice.

FREEZER MEAL: Mongolian Beef

This is a delicious crowd favorite that requires no cooking during meal prep!  For a healthier option, we recommend serving over cauliflower rice – although the kids might prefer their favorite noodle!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 low sodium soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup red bell pepper
  • rice or noodles of choice (for serving)
  • green onion (for serving)

DIRECTIONS:

  • No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
  • Cut steak into bite sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw steak).
  • TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
  • TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours (or HIGH for 2-3 hours). Serve over rice or noodles of choice and garnish with green onions.

FREEZER MEAL: Apple BBQ Pork Tenderloin

This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep! For a healthier option, we recommend serving over cauliflower rice – although the kids might prefer their favorite noodle!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 – 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup chunky applesauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced dried onion

DIRECTIONS:

  • No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw pork tenderloin).
  • TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
  • TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours). Shred pork and serve over rice or noodles of choice.

FREEZER MEAL: Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken

This is a kid friendly slow cooker “dump” meal that you can prep ahead of time & freeze. No cooking is required at the time of freezer meal prep!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 – 6 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

  • No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw chicken breasts).
  • TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
  • TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours). Chicken should come out whole but super tender. Serve with vegetable, rice or salad of choice.

FREEZER MEAL: Crockpot Pepper Steak

For this freezer meal, you will prep the raw meat, seasoning and other ingredients. When ready to serve, you will cook in a crockpot the day of and serve with your rice of choice.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 lbs round stead (cut into 1″ strips)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 bag of frozen onion, green pepper and red pepper (mix)
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 can – 16 oz. Italian style tomatoes
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp steak sauce
  • 1 tbsp steak seasoning

DIRECTIONS:

  • No cooking is required for this freezer meal.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the raw steak).
  • TO FREEZE: Combine everything in a Ziplock bag, evenly coat meat, label and freeze.
  • TO SERVE: Thaw in fridge overnight. Empty all contents into a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with rice of choice.