Description
A collection of easy and delicious make-ahead freezer dinners that can be prepared in advance to save time during busy weeks.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – 2 lbs
- Ground beef – 1 lb
- Vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, broccoli) – 4 cups
- Rice – 2 cups
- Pasta – 1 lb
- Canned tomatoes – 2 cans
- Olive oil – 1/4 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves
- Onion – 1 large
- Spices (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning) – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring out spices.
- Cook the chicken breasts and ground beef in separate pans until fully cooked.
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender.
- Mix in cooked meat, canned tomatoes, and spices.
- Divide the mixture into freezer-safe containers.
- Cook rice and pasta separately, then add to containers.
- Label and date each container before placing them in the freezer.
Notes
- These meals can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
- Adjust spices according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg