We’ve chosen the 10 recipes below for their rich flavor, though you can feel free to adjust the spices as suits your tastes.
Ginger-Peach Chicken
Freeze in a bag:
2-lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
12-ounce bag of frozen peach slices
1 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons ground corianderCook on high for 4-5 hours.
Serve with rice.
Beef Fajitas
Freeze in a bag:
2-lb boneless beef chuck shoulder roast
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
Juice from 1 lime
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesCook on low for 8 hours. Shred beef with two forks.
Serve with warm tortillas, fresh sour cream and guacamole.
Potato and Corn Cowder
Freeze in a bag:
24-ounces red potato, diced
16-ounce package frozen corn
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to tasteYou also need:
6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy creamPour in chicken stock and mix. Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir in butter and heavy cream.
Serve with warm bread
Beef Stroganoff
Freeze in a bag:
1-lb stew meat
1-lb sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 onion, diced
½ cup apple juice
1 tablespoon beef stock base
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, mincedAdd 1 cup of water to ingredients, and cook on low for 8 hours. Stir in 1 cup of sour cream.
Serve with egg noodles or rice.
Chicken with Apple and Sweet Potato
Freeze in a bag:
1-lb boneless chicken, cubed
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup unsweetened Apple Sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Curry Powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
salt and pepper to tasteCook on low for 8 hours.
Serve with rice.
Chicken Alfredo
Freeze in a bag:
3-lb Chicken Breasts
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Italian Dressing Mix
8 oz Cream CheeseAdd 2 cups water to the ingredients and cook on low 6-8 hours.
Serve with fettucini noodles.
Split Pea Soup
Freeze in a bag:
1 lb dry split peas
2 cups of diced bacon
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leavesYou also need:
32-oz of chicken brothAdd 2 cups water and chicken broth to ingredients and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
Meatballs and Tomato Sauce
Freeze in a bag:
One bag frozen or homemade meatballs
28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tsp dried Italian seasoningCook on high 3-4 hours
Serve with spaghetti noodles.
Shredded Beef Tacos
Freeze in a bag:
2 1.5-lb chuck roast
2 tsp chicken bullion
1.5 tbsp Chili Powder
½ tbsp Cumin
½ tsp Garlic Powder
salt and pepper to tasteAdd 2 cups of water to ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred beef with two forks.
Serve with taco shells, sour cream, salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese.
Chicken Noodle Soup
Freeze in a bag:
1-lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/2 lb carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepperYou also need:
8 oz wide egg noodles
8 cups chicken brothAdd 8 cups of chicken broth to ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add 8 oz of wide egg noodles and cook for additional 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Happy freezing!