Why I Love Freezer Meals (Even Though I Hate to Cook)

Confession time: I hate cooking. It’s just not my thing. If I could avoid spending hours in the kitchen every day, I absolutely would. But at the same time, I’m way too frugal to eat out all the time. The cost of takeout adds up fast, and let’s be real—homemade meals are healthier and much more budget-friendly.

That’s why I swear by freezer meals. They are my go-to solution for eating well while spending as little time as possible in the kitchen. I can do one big prep session, throw everything into zipper bags, and on busy nights, all I have to do is dump a bag into my Instant Pot or crock pot—and boom, dinner is done.

Speaking of the Instant Pot—it’s my absolute favorite kitchen tool. It cooks everything so much faster, which means I get to spend even less time cooking. And honestly, that’s the dream!

So if you’re like me and hate cooking but love saving money, these 75 dump-and-go freezer meals will be a game-changer for you. They require minimal prep, zero effort on busy nights, and will keep you from spending a fortune on takeout.

How to Use These Freezer Meals

For Instant Pot cooking, add ½ cup extra broth or water if cooking from frozen.
Label your bags with the meal name, date, and cooking instructions.
Freeze flat to maximize freezer space.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator (if possible) for even cooking.
Please Note: cooking times may vary

1. Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup honey
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp ginger (optional)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup baby carrots

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours or High 3-4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, natural release for 10 minutes

2. Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1.5 lbs beef stew meat or sliced sirloin
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup beef broth
To add after cooking: 1 cup sour cream

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours or High 4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

3. BBQ Pulled Pork

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

3-4 lbs pork shoulder (cut in large chunks)
1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours or High 5-6 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

4. Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup teriyaki sauce
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp ginger
1 cup sliced bell peppers
1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours or High 3-4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, natural release for 5 minutes

5. Beef & Broccoli

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1.5 lbs beef stir-fry strips (flank steak or sirloin)
1 cup beef broth
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch (add after cooking)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups frozen broccoli (add last 30 minutes in crock pot)

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 5-6 hours or High 3 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

6. White Chicken Chili

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
1 can (4 oz) green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours or High 3-4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, natural release

7. Italian Sausage & Peppers

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1.5 lbs Italian sausage links
1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
1 small onion, sliced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours or High 3-4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

8. Southwest Chicken Tacos

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp salt

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours or High 3-4 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, natural release for 5 minutes

9. Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

1 bag (24 oz) frozen meatballs
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
½ cup sour cream (add after cooking)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 6 hours or High 3 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

10. Beef & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients (serves 6-8)

1.5 lbs stew beef
4 cups beef broth
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 small onion, diced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt

Cooking Times:

Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours or High 4-5 hours
Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, natural release

Chicken-Based Freezer Meals

11. Chicken Alfredo Pasta

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
To add after cooking: 8 oz cooked pasta

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 5-6 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

12. Chicken Fajitas

2 lbs chicken breasts, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp fajita seasoning
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

13. Creamy Ranch Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

14. Chicken Parmesan

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

15. Buffalo Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup buffalo sauce
2 tbsp ranch dressing

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

16. Lemon Garlic Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
Juice of 2 lemons
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp oregano
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

17. Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 small onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp cumin

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

18. Cilantro Lime Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

Beef-Based Freezer Meals

19. Korean Beef

1.5 lbs beef stew meat
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ginger

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4-5 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

20. French Dip Sandwiches

2 lbs chuck roast
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
To serve: Hoagie rolls

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

21. Taco Meat

2 lbs ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 4 hours, High 2 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 8 minutes, quick release

22. Mississippi Pot Roast

3 lbs chuck roast
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 packet au jus mix
5 pepperoncini peppers
½ cup butter

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

Pork-Based Freezer Meals

23. Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops

2 lbs pork chops
1 tbsp garlic powder
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

24. Pork Carnitas

3 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup orange juice
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

25. Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin

2 lbs pork tenderloin
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp salt

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

Vegetarian Freezer Meals

26. Vegetable Curry

2 cups chopped potatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp salt

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

27. Lentil Soup

1 cup lentils
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
4 cups vegetable broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

28. Broccoli Cheese Soup

2 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, diced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

More Chicken-Based Freezer Meals

29. Creamy Tomato Basil Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
½ cup heavy cream (add after cooking)
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

30. Chicken & Rice Soup

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup uncooked rice (add after cooking)
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

31. Pineapple Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

32. Chicken Marsala

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup Marsala wine
½ cup chicken broth
1 tsp garlic powder

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

33. Greek Lemon Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

More Beef-Based Freezer Meals

34. Chili Mac

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp chili powder
To add after cooking: 1 cup cooked pasta

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

35. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

1.5 lbs beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup beef broth
To serve: Rolls & cheese slices

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

36. Texas Chili

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

37. Beef Ragu

2 lbs beef chuck roast
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ cup beef broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

More Pork-Based Freezer Meals

38. Apple Cider Pork Chops

2 lbs pork chops
1 cup apple cider
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

39. Sweet & Sour Pork

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup rice vinegar
1 bell pepper, chopped

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

40. Garlic Herb Pork Roast

3 lbs pork roast
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

More Vegetarian Freezer Meals

41. Moroccan Chickpea Stew

2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

42. Stuffed Pepper Soup

2 bell peppers, chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
½ cup uncooked rice (add after cooking)
4 cups vegetable broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

More International Freezer Meals

43. Thai Peanut Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp ginger

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

44. Mongolian Beef

2 lbs flank steak, sliced
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

45. Jambalaya

2 chicken breasts, diced
1 smoked sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
To add after cooking: 1 cup cooked rice

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

Chicken-Based Freezer Meals

46. Garlic Butter Chicken & Green Beans

2 lbs chicken breasts
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup frozen green beans
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

47. Chicken & Dumplings

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas & carrots
To add after cooking: 1 can biscuit dough, cut into pieces

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

48. BBQ Chicken & Sweet Potatoes

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
½ tsp salt

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

49. Creamy Pesto Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup pesto sauce
½ cup heavy cream (add after cooking)
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

50. Spicy Cajun Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

Beef-Based Freezer Meals

51. Beef & Cabbage Soup

1.5 lbs ground beef
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

52. Chipotle Beef Tacos

2 lbs beef chuck roast
1 small onion, diced
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 cup beef broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, natural release

53. Mongolian Meatballs

1 bag (24 oz) frozen meatballs
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup beef broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

Pork-Based Freezer Meals

54. Apple Maple Pork Tenderloin

2 lbs pork tenderloin
1 apple, sliced
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

55. Hawaiian Pork Chops

2 lbs pork chops
1 can (14 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

Vegetarian Freezer Meals

56. Spicy Black Bean Chili

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp chili powder

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

57. Mushroom Stroganoff

2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 small onion, diced
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups vegetable broth
To add after cooking: 8 oz cooked pasta

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

58. Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry

1 cup lentils
1 sweet potato, diced
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
1 tbsp curry powder
2 cups vegetable broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

International Freezer Meals

59. Butter Chicken

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp garlic powder

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

60. Mexican Chicken & Rice

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup uncooked rice (add after cooking)
2 cups chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

61. Greek Lemon Pork

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tsp oregano
½ cup chicken broth

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

62. Spanish Chickpea Stew

2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
1 small onion, diced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp smoked paprika

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

More Chicken-Based Freezer Meals

63. Italian Chicken & Potatoes

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups baby potatoes, halved
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

64. Salsa Verde Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

65. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup spinach
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ cup chicken broth
To add after cooking: ½ cup heavy cream

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

66. Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

More Beef-Based Freezer Meals

67. Hearty Beef & Barley Soup

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs beef stew meat
½ cup pearl barley
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 small onion, diced
4 cups beef broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4-5 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release

68. Beef Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs ground beef
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 cup enchilada sauce
½ cup shredded cheese (add after cooking)
1 cup corn tortillas, chopped

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6 hours, High 3 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

69. Meatball Marinara

Ingredients:

1 bag (24 oz) frozen meatballs
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ cup beef broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-7 hours, High 3-4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 10 minutes, quick release

More Pork-Based Freezer Meals

70. Teriyaki Pork Chops

Ingredients:

2 lbs pork chops
½ cup teriyaki sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

71. Cuban Pork & Black Beans

Ingredients:

3 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
1 cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 8-10 hours, High 5-6 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 60 minutes, quick release

More Vegetarian Freezer Meals

72. Moroccan Lentil Stew

Ingredients:

1 cup lentils
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
4 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

73. Southwest Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 tsp chili powder
2 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

More International Freezer Meals

74. Greek Chicken & Orzo

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 cup orzo (add after cooking)
½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp oregano
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

75. Japanese Ginger Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken breasts
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp grated ginger
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 12 minutes, quick release

76. Indian Spiced Lentils

Ingredients:

1 cup lentils
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp curry powder
½ tsp turmeric
4 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 6-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 15 minutes, quick release

77. Korean Bulgogi Beef

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef stir-fry strips
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

⏲ Crock Pot: Low 7-8 hours, High 4 hours
⏲ Instant Pot: High pressure for 25 minutes, quick release