Freezer cooking fans! I’ve been working on some new recipes that will help you save some time in the kitchen. I’ve broken this post up into three different meal categories: slow cooker sauces, freezer to slow cooker meals, and freezer to oven meals. All of these freezer cooking recipes come with the guarantee that they have worked for me and my family!

9 Easy Freezer Cooking Recipes

A few notes before I share the recipes:

• If I’m slow cooking with beef, I generally sear my meats on medium-high in a cast iron pan just long enough to get it pretty brown on each side before I add it to my slow cooker. This creates a richer flavor in your finished meal.
• If you’re making several different recipes at the same time, do similar tasks all at once to save time. For example, chop a big bunch of onions, mince all the garlic at once, etc.
• Remember: try not to get overwhelmed! You can do as little or as much as you can. Have a cooking party and split duties with friends. Make a game plan with checklists.
• Use the item search to find items that are on sale at grocery stores in your area.

Freezer Recipes: Slow Cooker Sauces

These are sauces that can be premixed, frozen, and then thrown into your slow cooker along with meat. The biggest pro about this method is that the thaw time is pretty fast compared to, say, a full casserole dish.

Honey Soy Chicken Sauce

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup diced onions
1 tbsp minced garlic

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined. Add to a freezer bag, label, and freeze flat.
2. The night before you’re ready to cook, transfer the bag to the refrigerator to thaw.
3. Add the sauce to a slow cooker with one pound boneless, skinless chicken. Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred the chicken and stir to combine. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.

Yellow Chicken Curry

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