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8 Fastest Crock-Pot Freezer Meals—Ever

Throw these ingredients in a freezer bag, and you'll have a delicious slow cooker meal whenever you want.
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Who doesn't love warming up with a good slow cooker meal? Especially if you can prep Crock-Pot freezer meals and save them for later!

Making Crock-Pot freezer meals is easy to do. You need to purchase some gallon-size plastic bags that work well in the freezer. Add in the ingredients (including the sauces) into the freezer bag and seal. Just make sure that the air is squeezed out of the bag before freezing them.

Before you plan on cooking the meal, you'll want to defrost the meal in the refrigerator for 24 hours before cooking it. Most of these crock-pot freezer meals call for added chicken, beef, or vegetable stock when you cook the meal. This would be added after dumping the bag of ingredients into the slow cooker, so make sure to read the instructions before turning the Crock-Pot on.

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Here are 8 easy Crock-Pot freezer meal recipes (and if desired, you can freeze and prep for later). Seriously, this is the easiest way to meal-prep homemade dinners in advance!

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Crock-Pot Beef Ragu

Crock-pot beef ragu in a freezer bag next to cooked ragu bowls
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Getting sick of your usual spaghetti and red sauce dinner? Take it up a notch with this fancy slow cooker beef ragu recipe! The best part? You can throw together all of the ingredients and store them for later in a freezer bag for the next time you get a craving for comfort food!

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Beef Ragu.

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Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Who doesn't love a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a cold night? This classic dish can easily be made in a slow cooker, and it can even be frozen for later! Serve with some crusty bread, and you're in for a delicious meal.

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Crock-Pot Beef and Broccoli

Beef and broccoli slow cooker freezer meal in a bag next to cooked plate of food
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Skip ordering Chinese takeout, and throw together this beef and broccoli recipe instead! This Crock-Pot freezer meal is easy to throw together, and it doesn't even take that much time to cook!

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Beef and Broccoli.

Crock-Pot Jambalaya

Jambalaya slow cooker freezer meal next to bowl of jambalaya
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Looking for a burst of flavor to spice up your usual weeknight meals? Between the cajun seasoning and diced jalapeño, this jambalaya recipe has a spicy kick that your guests are going to love. Serve on a bed of white rice, brown rice, or quinoa.

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Jambalaya.

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Crock-Pot Italian Meatballs

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Serving a classic spaghetti and meatball dinner doesn't have to be so complicated. This Crock-Pot freezer meal calls for pre-made frozen Italian meatballs, making it easy to throw together in a pinch—or just freeze for when your next Italian food craving strikes.

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Italian Meatballs.

Crock-Pot Enchilada Casserole

Slow cooker chicken enchilada casserole in a freezer bag for later
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Why put in all the work rolling up enchiladas when this slow cooker meal will give you the same delicious flavor with minimal effort? This enchilada casserole can be mixed together in a plastic freezer bag and saved for whenever you're in the mood for enchiladas!

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Enchilada Casserole.

Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos

Prepped chicken taco crock pot freezer meal next to salad and taco
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This slow cooker chicken taco recipe makes delicious tasting chicken taco meat—perfect for both tacos and salads alike.

Get our recipe for Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos.

Crock-Pot Vegetarian Chili

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Vegetarians, rejoice! This vegetarian chili recipe is easy to make in the slow cooker, and it can even be stored in a freezer bag for later. Serve with some cornbread, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Get our recipe for Vegetarian Crock-Pot Chili.

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