Freezer to crockpot

Posted: Sun, Apr 15 2012, 3:04 pm Post subject: freezer to crockpot

I'm looking for suppers ideas that I can freeze then put in crockpot

It needs a protien and then starch or veggie (I don't mind making a quick side

Either low gluten or gluten free
Must be fleishig
goulash is one idea I have

Thanks

Posted: Sun, Apr 15 2012, 3:49 pm Post subject: re: freezer to crockpot

meatballs. form balls and freeze. freeze sauce separately. freeze cooked spaghetti separately.
pour sauce into crock. add meatballs. cook. defrost spaghetti. serve together.

you can also marinate chicken and freeze. then place whole baby potatoes underneath and cook.

or prepare sauce for shredded beef buns. freeze with meat and sliced veggies. cook and serve on buns.

you can measure out, chop, season, etc. items for soup. freeze. add water and cook.
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Posted: Mon, Apr 23 2012, 4:04 pm Post subject: re: freezer to crockpot

I've wanted to try some of these recipes. Especially the moroccan lamb...

http://mamaandbabylove.com/201.....zer-meals/
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I just made the BBQ chicken from that site:
http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/04/05/freezer-cooking-with-slow-cooker-recipes/
but have not yet cooked/tasted it Smile

[I used 2 lbs of chicken per bag instead of 1, because there is no way 2 legs and 2 thighs is enough for the 6 of us.]
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Gold Member Joined: Jan 27 2010 Posts: 1434

Thanks so much for posting I love this idea. I dont have a huge freezer so to store ziploc bags instead of full pans is much more convenient.

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Chicken, beef, or turkey stew with any veggie works great and very versatile

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Could I prep and freeze any crockpot recipe that I would normally make? Is anything off limits? I am really starting to like this idea.

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Pretty much Very Happy

I'm not sure if the unstuffed cabbage I make would work well with the cabbage frozen, but the meat frozen in logs in the sauce could probably be added on top of the cabbage in the morning time.

I would totally do stews, soups, etc.

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I have made your unstuffed cabbage and it was a big hit. I love the idea of freezing but I dont want to use foil pans and I dont have a huge freezer.

My other problem is that we dont eat much meat during the week and all of these recipes are chicken based so I am going to look for vegetarian recipes online today.

Posted: Tue, Apr 24 2012, 2:22 pm Post subject: re: freezer to crockpot

check out onceamonthmom.com- all of their recipes are good for the freezer (but they aren't all kosher). They have TONS of vegetarian recipes and info about freezer cooking.

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One last question. How do beans freeze? I usually use canned but would try dried. I was thinking of freezing my taco mix of blackbeans corn spinach and spices.

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Posted: Wed, Apr 25 2012, 1:10 pm Post subject: re: freezer to crockpot

Where can I find the unstuffed cabbage recipe? I've been trying to find an easy one.

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