DECK THE FREEZER HOLIDAY 2018 Table of Contents Recipes 1. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff 2. Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin 3. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Shopping Lists Complete Shopping List by Recipe Complete Shopping List by Store Section/Category Freezer Meal Prep Day Shopping List by Recipe Freezer Meal Prep Day Shopping List by Store Section/Category Assembly of Meals Assembly Prep Instructions Meal Assembly Instructions 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 1
1. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Yield: 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 8 hours in slow cooker Recipe is written to make a single meal. Assembly Prep Directions & Shopping Lists will both contain directions and ingredients to make 2 meals, based on the number of servings you selected. ** This ingredient is used on the day you cook this meal. It is not added at the time you assemble and prepare your meals for the freezer. Ingredients for Single Meal 1 - lb(s) ground beef 1 - Tbsp minced onion 1 - tsp garlic powder 1 - cup(s) beef broth 1 - tsp paprika 1-10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom 1 - cup(s) sour cream** Side: - egg noodles** Side: - veggies** 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) Cooking Directions for Single Meal 1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and garlic powder. Add the browned ground beef into the base of the slow cooker. 2. Stir in 1 cup beef broth, then sprinkle the paprika and combine with the meat and broth. Pour the cream of mushroom soup over the top and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Just before serving, stir in 1 cup sour cream into the beef mixture. 4. 5. Cook the egg noodles, as directed. Prepare veggies. 6. Serve Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff over egg noodles with veggies. Assembly Prep Directions for 2 Meals Brown 2 lbs. ground beef with 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 tsp garlic powder. Drain and set aside to cool. Open 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup. Half of the browned ground beef, cooled 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp paprika Half of the canned cream of mushroom soup Freeze & Thaw Instructions: Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours. Just before serving, stir in 1 cup of sour cream. Special Notes: If you wish to make your own cream of mushroom soup, visit 5dollardinners.com and search homemade cream of mushroom sauce. Dairy-Free Modifications: Unfortunately, there is not a great option for dairy-free meal. Gluten-Free Modifications: Recipe is gluten-free when served over gluten-free pasta and homemade cream of mushroom sauce. 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 2
2. Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin Yield: 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 8 hours in slow cooker Recipe is written to make a single meal. Assembly Prep Directions & Shopping Lists will both contain directions and ingredients to make 2 meals, based on the number of servings you selected. ** This ingredient is used on the day you cook this meal. It is not added at the time you assemble and prepare your meals for the freezer. Ingredients for Single Meal 2 - lb(s) pork tenderloin 1 - Tbsp minced onion 1 - tsp minced garlic 1 - tsp dried oregano 1 - tsp dried basil 1 - tsp dried rosemary Side: - veggies** Side: - dinner rolls** 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) Cooking Directions for Single Meal 1. Place the pork roast into the base of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. 2. In a small bowl, toss together the minced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil and dried rosemary. Add the herb mixture directly onto the pork roast, pressing lightly. If your slow cooker tends to run hot and dry out food, add 1/2 to 1 cup of water around the pork roast. 3. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours. Once finished cooking, slice the pork roast. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. 5. Prepare veggies. Warm the dinner rolls. 6. Serve Slow Cooker Herb Pork Tenderloin with veggies and dinner rolls. Assembly Prep Directions for 2 Meals In a small bowl, toss together 2 Tbsp minced onion, 2 tsp minced garlic, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried basil, and 2 tsp dried rosemary. 2 lb. pork tenderloin Half of the herb mixture Freeze & Thaw Instructions: Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours. Add 1/2 to 1 cup hot water to slow cooker, if your slow cooker runs hot. Dairy-Free Modifications: Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides. Gluten-Free Modifications: Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides, like rice or mashed potatoes. 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 3
3. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Yield: 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 8 hours in slow cooker Recipe is written to make a single meal. Assembly Prep Directions & Shopping Lists will both contain directions and ingredients to make 2 meals, based on the number of servings you selected. ** This ingredient is used on the day you cook this meal. It is not added at the time you assemble and prepare your meals for the freezer. Ingredients for Single Meal 2 - large boneless chicken breasts 8 - boneless chicken thighs 16 - oz. red salsa 1-4 oz. can(s) green chiles Garnish: - avocado slices** Side: - rice** Side: - veggies** 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) Cooking Directions for Single Meal 1. Place the chicken breasts and chicken thighs in the base of the slow cooker and pour the red salsa and green chilies around the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Set on low and cook for 8 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken with 2 forks. 3. 4. Cook the rice as directed. Prepare veggies and slice avocado garnish. 5. Serve Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with avocado slices, over rice with veggies. Assembly Prep Directions for 2 Meals 2 large boneless chicken breasts 8 boneless chicken thighs 16 oz. red salsa 1-4 oz. can green chilies Freeze & Thaw Instructions: Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the slow cooker and cooking on low for 8 hours. Dairy-Free Modifications: Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides. Gluten-Free Modifications: Recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce. 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 4
Complete Shopping List by Recipe 1. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff 2 - lb(s) ground beef 2 - Tbsp minced onion 2 - tsp garlic powder 2 - cup(s) beef broth 2 - tsp paprika 2x1-10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom 2 - cup(s) sour cream - egg noodles - veggies 2 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2. Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin 4 - lb(s) pork tenderloin 2 - Tbsp minced onion 2 - tsp minced garlic 2 - tsp dried oregano 2 - tsp dried basil 2 - tsp dried rosemary - veggies - dinner rolls 2 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 3. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken 4 - large boneless chicken breasts 16 - boneless chicken thighs 32 - oz. red salsa 2-4 oz. can(s) green chiles - avocado slices - rice - veggies 2 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 5
Complete Shopping List by Store Section/Category Meat 2 lb(s) ground beef 4 lb(s) pork tenderloin 4 large boneless chicken breasts 16 boneless chicken thighs Pantry Staples - Canned, Boxed 2 cup(s) beef broth 2x1 10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom 32 oz. red salsa 2 4 oz. can(s) green chiles Side: rice Spices 4 Tbsp minced onion 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil 2 tsp dried rosemary Produce Side: veggies Garnish: avocado slices Starchy Sides Side: egg noodles Side: dinner rolls Dairy/Frozen 2 cup(s) sour cream Supplies Side: 6 gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 6
Freezer Meal Prep Day Shopping List by Recipe Note: This shopping list doesn't include any side dish items like rice, dinner rolls, veggies or salad. **In addition to a shopping list for prep day, this list could be used to help you organize ingredients on your counter before you begin preparing the meals for the freezer. 1. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff 2 lb(s) ground beef 2 Tbsp minced onion 2 tsp garlic powder 2 cup(s) beef broth 2 tsp paprika 2x1 10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom 2 gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2. Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin 4 lb(s) pork tenderloin 2 Tbsp minced onion 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 3. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken 4 large boneless chicken breasts 16 boneless chicken thighs 32 oz. red salsa 2 4 oz. can(s) green chiles 2 gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 7
Freezer Meal Prep Day Shopping List by Store Section/Category Note: This shopping list doesn t include any side dish items like fruit, dinner rolls, veggies or salad. Meat 2 lb(s) ground beef 4 lb(s) pork tenderloin 4 large boneless chicken breasts 16 boneless chicken thighs Spices 4 Tbsp minced onion 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil 2 tsp dried rosemary Pantry Staples - Canned, Boxed 2 cup(s) beef broth 2x1 10 oz can(s) cream of mushroom 32 oz. red salsa 2 4 oz. can(s) green chiles Supplies 6x gallon-size freezer baggie(s) 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 8
Meal Assembly Instructions Label your bags/foil with printable labels or sharpie. Pull out all the ingredients into a central location or into stations. Pre-Cook & Chop Instructions Brown 2 lbs. ground beef with 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 tsp garlic powder. Drain and set aside to cool. In a small bowl, toss together 2 Tbsp minced onion, 2 tsp minced garlic, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried basil, and 2 tsp dried rosemary. Open 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup. The Assembly Prep should take between 30 to 35 minutes. 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 9
Assembly by Recipe (Set Out on the Counter) If you prefer to load your freezer baggies and trays one recipe at a time, you can follow the below instructions. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Half of the browned ground beef, cooled 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp paprika Half of the canned cream of mushroom soup Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Tenderloin 2 lb. pork tenderloin Half of the herb mixture Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken 2 large boneless chicken breasts 8 boneless chicken thighs 16 oz. red salsa 1-4 oz. can green chilies 2016-2018 www.myfreezeasy.com All rights reserved MyFreezEasy Meal Plan - Page 10