Crock Pot Freezer Meals

So one day at work I decided to use my lunch break to scour the internet and Pinterest for crock pot meals that sounded delicious and I came up with a list of 7 meals that I shopped for that night and made in about 2 hours!

I did not take pictures, but here is a list of the recipes if you're interested! I included instructions for if you plan to store them in the freezer like I did. I also included instructions to write on the bag -- this is a step you will want to complete BEFORE you put any food in the bag.

Honey Sesame Chicken
Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp pepper
• Rice or lettuce wraps for serving

Directions:

• Place ingredients in gallon freezer bag, toss to coat, and freeze.

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. Cool Low 4-5 hours
3. Remove chicken and shred, return to sauce
4. Serve over hot cooked rice or serve as lettuce wraps

Teriyaki Pork or Chicken
Ingredients:

• 1 small bag of baby carrots
• 1/2 red onion, cut into chunks
• 1 large can pineapple, undrained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pork loin medallions (or 2 chicken breasts)
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• Rice or lettuce for serving

Instructions:

• Add ingredients to freezer bag
• Mix together ingredients
• Freeze

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. Low 8 hours
3. Can add up to 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce when ready to serve
4. Serve over rice or lettuce

Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds lean stew meat, 1 inch chunks
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 1/2 cups V-8 juice
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound carrots, cut
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: Celery
• Optional: 4 medium potatoes (to be added before you start the crock pot)

Directions:

• Add ingredients to freezer bag, toss together, freeze.

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. High 6-7 hours or low 8-9 hours
3. Optional: Add 4 medium potatoes, cubed

Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
• 1 up Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt & pepper
• Fresh or dried rosemary for serving

Directions:

• Put everything in freezer bag
• Mix together

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. Low 8 hours or high 4 hours
3. Sprinkle with fresh or dried rosemary for serving

Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients:

• 3 pound pork roast
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Buns for serving

Directions:

• Combine ingredients in freezer bag and mix.

Write on bag;

1. Thaw
2. Cook High 6-7 hours or low 8-9 hours
3. When done, remove pork and shred. Add back into pot. 

Ranch Pork Chops with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (I used only 3 pork chops)
• 1 packet dry Ranch seasoning mix
• 10 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup

Directions:

• Put ingredients in freezer bag and mix.

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. High 4 hours or low 6 hours

Mashed Potatoes Recipe:

• 4 pounds of potatoes, cubed.
• Boil until tender
• Add 5 tbsp butter, 1 cup Parmesan, 6 cloves of roasted garlic, 1-1 1/2 cups milk, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp pepper

Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
• 1 can Golden Mushroom soup
• 1 can beef broth
• 1 envelope brown gravy mix
• 1/2 cup water
• Egg noodles for serving

Instructions:

• Mix soups, broth, gravy mix and water. Put in freezer bag.
• Add meatballs

Write on bag:

1. Thaw
2. Low 6 hours
3. Serve over egg noodles

>> If you end up making this for dinner, tag me in an Instagram post -- @marriedtodavis or #marriedtodavis