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3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack for Vacation

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Want to save time and money at the beach and NOT eat out every night?  Make these crockpot freezer meals at home and take them with you!  Free recipes and grocery list below.

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation

I came up with the idea to make crockpot freezer meals for the beach and I can’t get it out of my head.  I talked to my husband about it, and he agreed that it was a good plan, so I knew I was onto something.

What’s so great about making these crockpot freezer meals for vacation?

  1. We’ll save money eating out.
  2. We won’t have to spend our vacation cooking.
  3. We’ll eat healthier and feel better too.  Yay!

We came up with a list of our three favorite crockpot recipes to eat in the summer and I’m super excited about them.  They’re fresh and delicious and taste the same cooked fresh or frozen and cooked later.

Each meal has six servings, but if you want to feed more people it’s easy to add an extra pound of two of meat.  Serve with a salad or watermelon and dinner is done.

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation

Crockpot Cool Ranch Tacos

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation
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Crockpot Cool Ranch Tacos

Mix up the ingredients for these Crockpot Cool Ranch Tacos ahead of time and then toss them in the crockpot when you’re ready for a scrumptious meal!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Cool Ranch Tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 257kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 1 oz dry ranch seasoning (1 packet)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bag and freeze.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot or 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot.
  • Shred chicken and serve on tortillas with cheese, salsa, and guacamole.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 911mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.9mg

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation

Crockpot Pulled Pork from my Crock’d Slow Cooker Freezer Meals Cookbook

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation
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Crockpot Pulled Pork

Crockpot Pulled Pork is a super easy way to make a yummy dinner for your crowd!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Pulled Pork
Servings: 6
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder roast fat trimmed
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and cut in half
  • ¼ c apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bag and freeze.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot or 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot.
  • Shred meat and serve on hamburger buns with a side of coleslaw or salad (we like to top our sandwiches with extra BBQ sauce too).

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.1mg

 

 

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation

Crockpot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

3 Crockpot Freezer Meals to Pack For Vacation
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Crockpot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Crockpot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are easy and delicious! They are also perfect for freezing ahead of time.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 6
Calories: 261kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper diced
  • 1 c carrots (2 large carrots) grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ c low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ c ketchup
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bag and freeze.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot or 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot.
  • Break apart meat and serve on iceberg or Bibb lettuce with a side of rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4260IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.7mg

 

 

Grocery List for All Three Crockpot Freezer Meals

Produce

  • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper
  • 2 large carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 yellow onion

Meat

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 2 pounds ground chicken

Seasonings

  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1 dry ranch seasoning packet
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Everything Else

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 gallon-sized plastic freezer bags
  • Side dishes (buy now or wait to buy at the beach) – tortillas, cheddar cheese, salsa, guacamole, hamburger buns, coleslaw (or salad), BBQ sauce, iceberg or Bibb lettuce, rice

The meals will last in the freezer for at least three months, so make them now and then pack them in a cooler with some ice packs when you’re ready to leave for vacation.  Don’t forget to pack your crockpot too!

Questions? Leave a comment below and I’ll respond as soon as I can.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for KellyMaureen Gott says

    July 4, 2016 at 6:26 am

    I love the meat and veggies, but am not found of a package of taco seasoning or a package of ranch dressing. These contain a lot of unhealthy elements. Just put your own spices in. Great idea, everyone can add their own twist on this.

    • Avatar for KellyKelly @ New Leaf Wellness says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:22 am

      If you click on the name of the recipe you can see the version I made with homemade spice mixes.

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