8 healthy crock pot meals (7 to freeze and one for dinner tonight) prepared and cleaned up in less than two hours (would…

@Asher - yes, it's SOO easy! Like the pp said, you just throw everything in and it's done at the end of the day!

There are tons of things you can make in the crock pot, other than stews and soups. I make meat, casseroles, chili, side dishes, desserts, breakfast, dips, etc. You can also make certain portions of the dinner in here, example pulled pork or chicken and then add to the bun at dinnertime.

Saving for later. I am going to try it!

Asher I'm sure you could do a crock pot...you dump everything in the crock pot and turn it on, then by the end of the day, your meal is ready! Busy moms love crock pots.

Ok this is embarrasing, but what does a crockpot do? Is it easy? Keep in mind i cannot cook AT ALL!

Oh no hun you do t have to go to all that trouble I was just wondering about how much I'll be spending next week lol haha

Saving! THANKS!

@rycole - I'd have to add it up because I bought a bunch of other stuff at the same time. I can let you know tomorrow.

Great thanks!

Yea, we are a family of 7 wight now.

Wow that's awesome! I would love to do this, but like pp, my dh is not a huge fan of soup type meals. He's so picky. ?

When you went grocery shopping how much did all that cost? The whole list? Thanks momma. I'm excited to start this next week

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Crock pot meals and freezer meals were a life saver after I had more son especially because I had an emergency c section!!!

You go girllll!!!!! I am going to do this too.

Take the bag out of the freezer and put in the fridge the night before. It won't be completely thawed but enough to come out of the bag in the morning. Then just put it in the crock pot in the morning! The house will smell great!

You are one badarsss mumma. That's awesome... do you thaw it out at night and then put in crock in the morning... so far I have only done.. wings, roast, chilli and a whole chicken. Never a mix up.. so curious.

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UPDATE!! We just ate the veggie soup for dinner. It was SOOO good AND we easily have enough for dinner tomorrow! I don't think each bag will double but if they did, that would be nearly 16 meals for my family! Holy cow!

It's my husband and I, our 8 year old son, and 3 year old daughter. If your family is larger or you have older kids, it might not double.

Yes, I put the meat in with with veggies but if you want want to you can put the meat and veggies in smaller bags and put them in the larger freezer bag that way.

Yes, you can cut up anything and freeze it, it will be fine and won't turn.

I wish I could do stuff like this! My husband isn't much for any kind of soup, stew, or roast- so I don't get to use the crock pot often, lol.

Saving!! Thanks for posting!

Saving this!!

You put the raw meat in one bag and veggies into the other? I assume yes, just making sure.

Yes, I'm a tad OCD and maybe over board with raw meat and so cautious lol.

Also, things like potatoes, I can cut up and it stays good? Like it won't get brown? Yes simple dumb question, but I've never done the freezer meals.

Saving because this is an awesome idea!

Thank you!

I have the aame crockpot and used it once =(

I need a crockpot...

Thank you!

Aww can you can freezer prepare some for me.... Paleeezze lol I pay you!

That's great preparatory work there mom!!

Anytime! I love to cook and bake and am always up for trying new things. I hate eating the same things over and over. :-)

Thanks op! You've been real helpful this last week sharing these links for recipes that are actually gonna be put to use.

Ahh! You are a goddess! I'm definitely checking out that link for finals week! Its always impossible to study, prepare meals, and take care of the kids during that week!!

Thank you for sharing!

Prepare yourselves, it's a lot of produce prep, but so worth it for a healthy meal for the family. Also, you're able to buy in "bulk" or larger quantities so you save money! Win win!

My favorite thing about it is the small amount of processed food! The only processed items are chicken broth (I used fat free, low sodium), pasta sauce, and cannellini beans. You could substitute homemade sauce and broth/stock if you want to make it yourself.

I think u just gave me the best idea to put on my to-Do list for when baby comes.

http://newleafwellness.biz/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/EIGHT-HEALTHY-FREEZER-CROCKPOT-MEALS-IN-75-MINUTES-GROCERY-LIST-AND-RECIPES1.pdf

Link for the grocery list, prep instructions and recipes.

NOTE: there is one error on the grocery list, you will need 4 regular tomatoes, not two.

- Two freezer bags of beef roast and carrots

- Two freezer bags of chicken fajitas

- Two freezer bags of Mexican chicken soup

- Two freezer bags of garden veggie soup with ground beef (optional)

What'd you make? I keep looking for freezer recipes but I can't decided what actually sounds good lol

You know you can't share this & not include the dinner info. ?

Good job though! I need to do this!!

I love the crockpot life lol

Oooh, what did you prepare? I love crockpot meals. :)

I'm so jealous I need to start doing this soon. What kind of meals are they.