5-Ingredient Freezable Dinners
Meal planning can be a daunting task, especially when you're short on time. That's where freezable dinners come in. With just five ingredients, you can create delicious and nutritious meals that can be easily reheated when you're ready to eat.
Here are five of our favorite 5-ingredient freezable dinners:
1. Chicken and Rice Burrito Bowls
Ingredients:
* 1 pound cooked chicken
* 1 cup cooked brown rice
* 1 cup black beans
* 1 cup corn
* 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Divide the mixture evenly among five freezer-safe containers.
3. Freeze for up to 3 months.
4. To reheat, microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
2. Pasta with Meat Sauce
Ingredients:
* 1 pound pasta
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add marinara sauce and onion to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
4. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese.
6. Divide the mixture evenly among five freezer-safe containers.
7. Freeze for up to 3 months.
8. To reheat, microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
3. Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients:
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
5. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. Top with mashed potatoes or sweet potato mash.
7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.
8. Let cool completely before freezing.
9. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
10. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
* 1 pound cooked chicken
* 1 cup enchilada sauce
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 10 corn tortillas
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, and onion.
3. Spread 1/4 cup of the mixture down the center of each tortilla.
4. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Pour any remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let cool completely before freezing.
8. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
5. Pizza
Ingredients:
* 1 pre-made pizza crust
* 1 cup pizza sauce
* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Spread pizza sauce over the crust.
3. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
4. Top with pepperoni and onion.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Let cool completely before freezing.
7. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.