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Here are 31 crockpot freezer recipes that don’t require any cooking ahead of time.  Simply combine the ingredients and freeze!

31 Crockpot Freezer RecipesThese recipes take “easy” to a whole new level.  Since none of the ingredients need to be cooked ahead of time, they can be prepped very quickly.  I’ve settled into a routine where I spend 45 minutes assembling meals on the weekend, and that’s all the cooking that I need to do for the week.

This method of meal prep saves me time, money, and the headache of trying to figure out what to make for dinner every night.

Plus, since these meals cook for the very first time in my crockpot, they don’t taste like leftovers at all.  Wahoo!

25 Crockpot Freezer Recipes

If you’re nervous about mixing raw meat and vegetables, don’t be.  I did a lot of research when I was writing my No Cook Freezer Meals cookbook and, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, freezing to 0 °F inactivates any microbes present in food (such as bacteria, yeasts, and molds).  That means freezing raw meat with vegetables, sauces, and spices is perfectly safe. (You can find more info on food safety here.)

Here are 31 crockpot freezer recipes that I’ve tried myself.  They’re all absolutely delicious, nutritious, and easy to make.

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31 Crockpot Recipes That You Can Freeze Without Any Cooking Ahead Of Time

  1. Chicken Chili
  2. Chicken Curry
  3. Shredded BBQ Chicken
  4. Honey Sesame Chicken (from Damn Delicious)
  5. Chicken Soup with Mexican Seasonings
  6. Hawaiian Chicken
  7. Ginger Garlic Chicken (from my No Cook Freezer Meals cookbook)
  8. Mexican Chicken Chili with Cornbread Topping
  9. Ginger Peach Chicken
  10. Red Pepper Chicken
  11. Lemon Pepper Chicken
  12. Chicken Fajitas
  13. Cranberry Chicken
  14. Italian Chicken
  15. Chicken Teriyaki
  16. Beef Roast and Carrots (our favorite!)
  17. Orange Shredded Beef
  18. Spicy Pepper Beef
  19. Beef, Lime, and Cilantro Chili
  20. Pot Roast with Green Beans
  21. Garden Veggie Soup with Ground Beef
  22. Beef and Barley Stew (from Live Simply)
  23. Meatball Veggie Soup
  24. Sausage Spinach Tomato Soup
  25. Spicy Dr. Pepper Shredded Pork
  26. Cranberry Pork Roast
  27. Party Pork Roast
  28. Lime Shredded Pork
  29. Tomato, Turkey, and Vegetable Soup
  30. Turkey, White Bean, and Kale Soup
  31. Turkey and Black Bean Chili

If the recipe doesn’t contain freezer directions, simply combine all of the ingredients in a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.  (I used to brown my ground meat before freezing, but now I even freeze those meals raw.)

When you’re ready to eat, thaw the bag in your refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of cold water.  Cook according to the recipes instructions and add 1-2 hours if the meal isn’t totally thawed.  Enjoy!

Thoughts or questions?  Leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!

 

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Lisa
Lisa
9 years ago

These look delicious! One question: Do you find that any of the raw meats make the final dish too greasy?

Daniel
Daniel
9 years ago
Reply to  Kelly McNelis

If it isn’t floating then it has locked up with other fat in the recipe and isn’t left loose to form on the top of the soup but using 80% burger raw in a recipe still results in 20% of the weight of beef you started with as pure fat. You would be far healthier to brown and drain it before hand. If you are freezing several meals at once just cook it all at once and then separate it to the individual meals.

jala
jala
9 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

lol, i love ppl that think fat is SOOO unhealthy

Michaela
Michaela
9 years ago
Reply to  jala

Ditto!

Heather
Heather
8 years ago
Reply to  jala

It’s the type of animal fat that matters or, more importantly, how the animal was raised and what it ate. We need healthy animal fat in our diet to be healthy. However, it’s imperative that the animal be raised organically AND free range and grass fed. No pesticide or chemically fertilized laden grains! Eating the fat of animals fed food that isn’t their intended-by-nature diet is very unhealthy.

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Sarah
Sarah
9 years ago

Hi! Just wondering, do you have a master shopping list by chance?

Gennie
Gennie
8 years ago
Reply to  Sarah

I was wondering the same thing…

Liz
Liz
8 years ago
Reply to  Gennie

Is a master list available or must buy the book?

HopeThompson
8 years ago

How do I get 31 crock pot ready freezer meals recipes? I want to know! ! Please, Thanks !

Danielle
Danielle
9 years ago

I love this idea! Would love to see somethign like this for vegetarian recipes.

Kelly
Kelly
9 years ago
Reply to  Kelly McNelis

I found you through moneysavingmom. I too would LOVE to see some vegetarian freezer meals. I only cook meat once or twice per week, for both health and budget reasons. Thanks for the great list, though!

L.L.
L.L.
9 years ago

I would LOVE to get your ebooks but have no money;( Darn! Guess i’ll have to wait a few months. If I can only afford 2 ebooks, which ones do u reccomend?

Lindylou
Lindylou
9 years ago
Reply to  L.L.

If you can’t afford to purchase the books, check them out from your local library. They’re FREE and if a recipe really suits you, you can make a photocopy of it or write it down.

Karissa Sjaarda
9 years ago

Found myoufrom money saving mom. This list looks awesome. Thanks! And I’ll be back on your site for the aforementioned easy DIYs!

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