10 Best Freezer Meals for Two People

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Do you want to know my best freezer meals for two people? In this post, I’m sharing my all time favorites – the simple ones I make again and again.

Freezer cooking is the best way I know to eat dinner at home more often, without spending a lot of time in the kitchen every night.

The idea is to make meals ahead of time, stock them away in your freezer, and have them ready to thaw, heat, and serve for a quick no-fuss dinner.

When cooking for just 2 people, freezer meals are perfect! You don’t have to worry about making too large of a meal – you can portion the meals out before you freeze them!

And you can avoid the temptation to grab fast food or takeout since you have food ready to go at home.

My top 10 best freezer meals for two people, to save you time and money! These make ahead freezer meals are great for the crockpot, skillet, or microwave.

You can totally make these freezer meals for more than two people, just multiply the recipe and/or freezer larger portions!

I love having ready to go freezer meals for busy nights when I don’t have much time to cook. Or, when I just don’t feel like it! 😉

You can easily make ahead several freezer meals at once, and stock your freezer with ready to go meals for busy nights ahead.

Just by doing a little work ahead, you will save so much time later! And when you have those freezer meals stashed away, you won’t be so tempted to spend money on fast food or pizza!

Ok, let’s get to my best freezer meals for two people!

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Here are my top freezer meals for two (or more) people:

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1. Spaghetti Sauce

Why I love it:

I love making a huge batch of spaghetti sauce and dividing into perfect portions for the two of us. It makes about 10 containers, which is 20 servings. Super frugal, super easy, and always yummy.

And my husband can easily warm it up if needed! I recommend this as a beginner freezer meal!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

3 28 oz cans tomato sauce

2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes

4 lbs ground beef

Assorted Spices: (Use what you love – this is what I add. And we are trying to make these meals quick, so I don’t measure! Just a good dash of each, and a small dash of cayenne pepper.) Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Basil, Oregano, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper

Directions:

Using a large skillet, brown 4 lbs of ground beef. Sprinkle with spices if desired. Drain grease when done. (I use a strainer over a large bowl that I can reuse for the taco meat.)
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ground beef, and desired spices to a large pot and let simmer (a.k.a. – leave the burner on low, put the top on the pot, and catch up on your to do list.)
Portion the sauce up by your family size in freezer containers, label, and stick in the freezer.

When ready to serve: Let thaw overnight (or heat from frozen – just will take longer), heat in stove pot, boil noodles, combine and devour.

2. Taco Meat

Why I love it:

Taco meat can be easily heated up in the microwave or in a skillet and ready to serve in a matter of minutes.

This is my go to freezer meal for the busiest nights. I can throw all the toppings on the island, and we are ready for a taco bar dinner in about 5 minutes!

If I’m ever gone for dinner, I always try to have some taco meat in the fridge for my husband to heat up. So easy!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

2 lbs of ground beef

1 taco seasoning packet

*Multiply by adding 2 lbs of beef to every seasoning packet

Directions:

Add your ground beef to a skillet to brown. Drain grease in strainer and large bowl.
Mix the taco seasoning packet with 2/3 cup water and add mix to beef.
Let boil, then simmer until mixed well.
Add family size portions to freezer containers, label, and stick in the freezer.

When ready to serve: Let thaw overnight (or heat from frozen), heat in skillet or microwave, add to tortillas, tortilla chips, or a salad!

Create a taco bar by placing all the toppings on the counter for everyone to create their own.

3. Chili

Why I love it:

Chili is always a warm and comforting meal, and it’s even better when it’s ready in just a couple of minutes!

I like to make a big pot of chili, freeze it in portions for the two of us, and then just heat it up in the microwave or in a saucepan for a quick cozy meal.

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

30 oz can pinto beans

15.5 oz light red kidney beans

1 can of Rotel

8 oz can tomato paste

Spices: 1/2 tbsp cumin, 1/2 tbsp chili powder, sprinkle cayenne pepper

Directions:

Brown ground beef, drain grease.
Place all other ingredients in pot on medium low heat.
Add ground beef once done, and stir well.
Let simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Divide into freezer containers and freeze.

When ready to serve: Heat in microwave or in saucepan until warm. Serve with favorite toppings (Frito’s, shredded cheese, sour cream, crackers)

You could also make a larger batch of chili in the crock pot all day, have it for dinner, and freeze the leftovers.

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4. Burger patties (or sliders)

Why I love it:

Making burger patties is so easy, and makes for a quick meal when you are ready to cook them.

You don’t have to cook anything now, so the work is super quick. And when you want to serve burgers for dinner, they are ready to throw right on the grill.

How to make it:

Ingredients:

2/3 lb ground beef

Favorite burger seasoning – I love Lawry’s seasoning salt and McCormick’s Montreal Steak seasoning. You could also try adding dry onion soup mix for more flavor!

Directions:

Add desired seasoning to ground beef and mix well.
Make 2 equal size burger patties or 4 slider patties.
Freeze in freezer bag with freezer paper between patties.

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat grill and grill to desired doneness. Top with favorite toppings.

5. Salsa Chicken

Why I love it:

Salsa Chicken is so easy to put together for a quick freezer meal! You don’t have to cook a thing, and you can make as many bags as you want.

Salsa Chicken can be cooked in a small crockpot (my favorite) or in the oven.

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 large (or 2 small) chicken breasts

2 cups of salsa

Directions:

Place salsa and chicken breasts in freezer bag.
That’s it!

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Place in small crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred with fork and mix with salsa.

Serve with taco toppings on tortillas or tortilla chips!

6. Italian Chicken

Why I love it:

This is another freezer meal that you don’t have to cook anything. It’s perfect for a busy night!

You can use Italian Chicken in a couple different ways – as the main entree with vegetable sides, or on a salad.

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 large (or 2 small) chicken breasts

1 cup Italian salad dressing

Directions:

Slice chicken breasts into even number or small tenders. Place in freezer bag.
Pour Italian dressing in bag and seal.

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Grill in skillet or on grill until done.

Serve with fresh vegetables, potatoes, or on a salad.

7. BBQ Chicken

Why I love it:

BBQ Chicken is another freezer meal that can be quickly thrown together with zero cooking!

When you can’t figure out what to make for dinner, BBQ chicken is always a great go to meal.

You can grill it, cook it in the oven, cook it in the crockpot and serve it anyway you wish!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 large (or 2 small) chicken breasts

1.5 cups BBQ sauce

Directions:

Cut chicken breast into even number of small tenders.
Pour BBQ sauce in bag and seal.

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Cook in the crockpot, in the oven, or on the grill until done.

Serve on a baked potato, on a hamburger bun, with vegetables, on a salad, or on nachos!

8. Honey Mustard Chicken

Why I love it:

Honey Mustard Chicken is yet another freezer meal that doesn’t have to be cooked prior to freezing!

And it’s so yummy!!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 large (or 2 small) chicken breast

1/4 cup honey dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey

Sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Cut 1 large chicken breast horizontally to make 2 thinner breasts. Then, slice those in 2 to make 4 small, thin chicken pieces.
Mix 1/4 cup honey dijon mustard with 1/4 cup honey and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to make honey mustard mix.
Use a basting brush to coat both sides of each chicken piece.
Place chicken in bag and label.

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat skillet to medium heat with small amount of olive oil. Place chicken pieces in skillet and cook until done.

Serve on slider buns with melted cheese and favorite toppings (bacon, cheese, pickles, bbq sauce). Serve with salad, fries, or vegetables.

9. Chicken Fajita Mix

Why I love it:

I love chicken fajitas and this recipe is so easy to make your own at home, without the restaurant expense!

So easy to throw together and super yummy for a great, quick meal at home!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 large (or 2 small) chicken breasts

1 or 2 bell peppers (orange, red, or yellow)

1/4 small onion (optional – I usually don’t have an onion so I skip it)

Spices: 1/2 tsp each: paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder

Directions:

Thinly slice and remove seeds from bell peppers and place in freezer bag.
Dice chicken breast and place in freezer bag.
Make fajita mix by combining spices in small bowl.
Add fajita mix to freezer bag with peppers and chicken.
Shake to coat well.

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat skillet to medium heat with small amount of olive oil. Dump bag into skillet and cook until done.

Serve on warm tortillas! Yum!

10. Pork Tenderloin

Why I love it:

Pork tenderloin can be a super quick freezer meal and makes for a delicious, comforting meal that feels like you spent all day cooking it.

Perfect for the crockpot!

How to make it:

Ingredients:

1 pork tenderloin

1 cup Favorite pork marinade – I use 1/2 cup Worcestire sauce and 1/2 cup soy sauce.

Directions:

Place pork tenderloin and marinade in freezer bag.
That’s it!

When ready to serve: Thaw overnight in fridge. Place pork tenderloin and marinade in crockpot. Add a little water if needed (depending on crockpot size). Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until done and tender.

Serve with a salad, vegetables, or potatoes.

Ok, there you have it! My 10 best freezer meals for two people!

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You can make these meals for more than two people – just multiply the recipe and/or change up the portions in your freezer containers.

I love making freezer meals so I don’t have to cook a full meal every night. And when I don’t know what to make for dinner, I can just pull out a freezer meal.

You can make several of these freezer meals and plan dinners for a month or more just from the freezer.

Dinner is done quickly and easily!

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10 Best Freezer Meals for Two People