To Busy to Cook? Part 2 Freezer Meals (These are even Better)

Freezer Meals Part 2 

Here We GO!!!

 As promised I have made my second round of freezer meals. I also have pictures of the prep, I will include the recipes and some tips and tricks to make it easier. Like I said before this is a transition for me and my family but I am excited about how much time that they are going to save me. So in this post you will find 6 new recipes: 

Slow Cooker BBQ chicken
Peppered Steak 
Slow Cooker Chili 
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Cafe Rio Crock Pot chicken

Let's Start with BBQ chicken: 
2 lbs boneless chicken 
1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup 
1/4 cup Worshershire Sauce 
3 Tbls. Brown Sugar 
2 Tbls. Chili Powder
1 Tbls. Hot Sauce 
1 Tbls. Curry Powder 

Mix all ingredients first and then add chicken. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and cook 10-11 hours. Good sides can be baked beans, salad, roasted asparagus or potato salad. 

Here is what it looks like all mixed up 











Peppered Steak 
1.5 lbs boneless beef round steak (I cheated and got fajita meat the less work the better for me) 
2 onions 
1 clove of garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 
2 medium green peppers
1 cup of water 
2 tablespoons beef bullion 
3 tablespoons soy sauce 
(2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water) <---- Do Not put these in the bag

Mixed everything up and freeze. Cook 6-7 hours on low add cornstarch and water when beef is done. Serve over rice. 

 I decided to use the freezer storage after I labeled the bags so I taped them to the top containers.

 Slow Cooker Chili 
1 lb ground Beef 
1 Onion 
2 can diced tomatoes 
1 can tomato sauce 
1/4 Cup Ketchup 
1/4 water 
1 can dark red kidney beans 
1 packet chili mix 
3 stalks celery 
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce  
1 Tablespoon Sugar

First brown the ground beef. As it cooled I combined the other ingredients. I then mixed in the ground beef. Some sites say mix it in the bag it's easier in a bowl. You can split into two freezer bags but I decided to buy some freezer safe glad wear instead it's way easier to deal with for some of the recipes . If you are going to use plastic bags make sure that you label them before hang. Also Another quick tip is put your plastic bag into a pitcher this makes it easier to fill up. 

Defrost in fridge and cook for 5-6 hours on low. 

Cilantro Lime Chicken 


1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts
1/2 white onion 
1 red bell pepper 
1 Cup black beans drained 
1 cup frozen corn drained 
4 oz. can green chilies 
1 jalapeno
3 tablespoons Lime Juice 
3 cloves garlic 
1 cup Cilantro 
2 teaspoons Cumin 

Combine everything and freeze. Defrost the night before add 1-2 cups of water and cook on low for 7-8 hours. 

Teriyaki Chicken 

3-4 Chicken breasts
1 cup Teriyaki Sauce (I used Lawry's)
2/3 Cup Brown sugar 
3 cloves of Garlic 
3 slices fresh ginger 

Combine everything and freeze. Defrost the night before and Cook for 4-6 hours on low.  I've decided that I might cook stir fry veggies and either add to dish or serve on the side. I will probably serve over rice. I might even get steamed rice on my way home. From my local sushi place. 

Cafe Rio Crock Pot Chicken

So this one got tons of positive reviews. I am skeptical but you have to try it before you can say you don't like it. (At least this is what I tell my kids) 

4 Chicken breasts 
1/2 bottle zesty Italian 
1 Packet of dry ranch dressing 
1/2 Cup Water 
1/2 Tablespoon Minced Garlic 
1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder 
1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin 

Mixed it all up and freeze. Defrost in fridge and cook 4-6 hours on Low. Not sure what I am going to eat with this one.  (My camera on my phone stopped working for a bit so I didn't get a picture of it before.)

 I am very excited and anxious to try these new meals I will do a post after I try each one. I am going to let my husband choose what he wants each night. 

1. Tips and Tricks 
2. Some of these say use 2 lbs of Chicken well that is a little excessive if you don't have a large family or you are just cooking for 2 people. I only used about 4 chicken breasts for each. Enough to ensure leftovers but not so much that I wouldn't want to eat it anymore.  The first time I did it I only used 2-3 chicken breast (But make the same amount of the seasoning) this way I can see what we liked and next time I will make more. 
3. Buy reusable freezer Tubs. This way you are not wasting so much plastic and you can wash and reuse them and save money. 
4. If you do use plastic bags don't forget the pitcher to hold everything for you. 
5. Make a shopping List by categories it will cut down on how much time you spend in the store. (Don't forget to look at sale ads before going)