Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Freezer meals

I am really trying to get into cooking meals and trying new things. So after waking up early on Monday I decided I would make meals to put in the freezer for those days I was tempted to order in. So far three days of eating in is going very well. Today though I was glad to have done these meals. Here is what I did.
I only used what was in my pantry, freezer and fridge. We all know we have food in there we don't use often or that just sits there waiting on a day when we will make it.
First off realizing I had a ton of freezer pans I then grabbed my enchilada sauce that had been bought oh I would say 6months ago, maybe even longer. I cooked up the chicken, which was frozen because I had not planned to do this.

Crock Pot Spaghetti
What you need:
(Family size of 2adults 2kids)
1 large can or jar of spaghetti sauce
1 small can tomato paste
1large can crushed tomatoes
2 med can chopped tomatoes
Italian seasoning
Garlic
Oregano
Lemon pepper
Sugar or honey
1lb ground meat (I use 1/5lb I am not a large meat person)
Pasta (cook 20mins before serving)

Cook the ground meat with some Italian and lemon pepper on med heat
While the meat cooks add all the cans/jars into the crock pot add seasoning to taste. Leave the sugar out for now. Turn on low. Add the meat once browned. Cook for an hour then add the sugar/honey.
Cook for another 2-4hours. I cook mine for about 5-6hours.
Now you can double this and put half in the freezer for spaghetti later or lasagna. I made double this time and froze 3containers for lasagna later. Right at half way cooked take half out and place in freezer containers.


Dads Enchiladas
What you need:
3 chicken breasts
1large can green enchilada sauce
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 small can cream of mushroom soup
Milk
Tortilla shells or corn shells
Shredded cheese
Refried beans

I used 3 8x8 pans for our family of 4

Cook the chicken breast with a small amount of green chillies and small amount of green enchilada sauce. Once cooked shred the meat and set aside. In a pot put the rest of the enchilada sauce, chillies, and cream of mushroom soup with a can of milk(you can use water for dairy free, will be more runny) cook to a boil. Stir often. Once cooked, place a layer on the bottom of the pans just enough to cover. Add a layer of shells followed by refried beans, cheese(dairy free cheeses), meat, then sauce(don't use it all). Add a second layer of shells then cover with the rest of the sauce and cheese on  top. I place it in 3 pans then let cook covered and put in the freezer.

Right there I had 6 meals.

The following morning I made some taco meat and placed it in the freezer after cooling.

Now for me I struggle eating breakfast because I am either tired or busy. So I chose to make breakfast burritos.
What you need:
Tortilla shells
Cheese
6 large Eggs
Onion
Red pepper

Chop onion and red peppers
Scramble the eggs with the onion and peppers, at the end add the cheese. Place eggs on the shells adding your favorite salsa or seasons. Wrap up and let cool for 5mins place them in the freezer for fast breakfast meals. Microwave for 45-60sec on the go meal for busy mommies and daddies.



2 comments:

  1. I'm going to try a couple of these. I may make a couple changes in ingredients (add a few more veggies). Thanks for sharing!

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