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Do you ever make freezer meals to have for busy nights when you don’t feel like cooking?
I’m a huge fan of making make ahead freezer meals to have for busy nights when we are short on time.
Having these meals ready to go helps me get dinner done quickly and easily.
I’ll show you how I made some beef freezer meals to stock your freezer for those busy nights ahead.
Make Ahead Beef Freezer Meals
If you have never made freezer meals before, be sure to grab my free Beginner’s Guide to Freezer Cooking to get the best tips and beginner plans.
Ok, let’s get to the make ahead beef freezer meals!
I found a great sale on ground beef, so I decided to stock up and make some ready to go meals for the freezer.
In an hour, I was able to make 18 meals for the 2 of us, which is 36 servings total.
Grab this free PDF for these make ahead beef freezer meals here!
Meals:
Taco Meat – 6 servings (divided into 3 containers for the 2 of us)
Chili – 8 servings (divided into 4 containers for the 2 of us)
Spaghetti Sauce – 14 servings (divided into 7 containers for the 2 of us)
Burgers – 4 burger patties (divided into 2 bags for the 2 of us)
Sliders – 8 slider patties (divided into 2 bags for the 2 of us)
Grab this free PDF for these make ahead beef freezer meals here!
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6 lbs ground beef
Burger Seasoning – I love Lawry’s seasoning salt, McCormick’s Montreal Steak seasoning, and Onion Soup dry mix for a different flavor
2 taco seasoning packets
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1- 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3 – 29 oz cans tomato sauce
2 – 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
Spices: onion powder, oregano, basil leaves, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, salt
Freezer bags & containers
Freezer paper
Directions:
Grab this free PDF for these make ahead beef freezer meals here!
Brown about 4.5 lbs of the ground beef in a large skillet.
You may need 2 skillets if you don’t have one large enough.
Start your spaghetti sauce
Add the 3 large cans of tomato sauce and 2 cans of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano to a large pot on medium low heat.
Add spices to taste: garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, basil leaves, dried oregano, and salt. I just sprinkle a little of each to make this quick – around 1-2 tsp each.
Start your chili.
Add the beans and fire roasted diced tomatoes to a large pot on medium low heat.
Add spices to taste: ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Again, I just sprinkle a little of each – around 1-2 tsp each.
Pat out burgers and sliders.
While the ground beef is browning and the spaghetti sauce and chili are simmering, you can start patting out your burgers and sliders.
Use the remaining ground beef to make as many burgers and sliders as you can.
I use Lawry’s seasoning salt and McCormick’s Montreal Steak seasoning together. Or, for a different taste, sprinkle some dry onion soup mix with Lawry’s seasoning salt.
Place the burger and slider patties in freezer bags with freezer paper between each patty.
Add beef to spaghetti sauce and chili.
When the beef is browned, drain the grease and add about 1.5-2 lbs to the spaghetti sauce and stir well. Let that continue to simmer.
Add 1 lb of ground beef to the chili, stir, and let simmer.
Leave the remaining ground beef (1.5-2 lbs) in the skillet. Mix the taco seasoning packets with water as instructed on the package.
Add the taco seasoning to the beef, stir, and let simmer.
Divide beef freezer meals into freezer containers.
Once everything has simmered for a bit, divide the meals into freezer containers and let cool before placing the lids on and sticking in the freezer.
Grab this free PDF for these make ahead beef freezer meals here!
While everything was simmering on the stove, I made a few chicken freezer meals.
If you want to do the same, check out these super quick no cook chicken freezer meal plans:
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Once you have the freezer meals made, be sure to add a few to your weekly menu for busy nights.
I love having these beef freezer meals in the freezer for nights when I don’t have a lot of time or don’t feel like cooking.
To finish the meals:
Taco Meat – Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat in the microwave or in a skillet.
Spaghetti Sauce – Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat in a saucepan.
Chili – Thaw overnight in fridge. Heat in the microwave or in a saucepan.
Burgers & Sliders – Thaw overnight in fridge. Grill until done.
Grab this free PDF for these make ahead beef freezer meals here!
If you have never made freezer meals before, be sure to grab my free Beginner’s Guide to Freezer Cooking to get the best tips and beginner plans.
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