A classic right here. An easy, no brainer, load-and-go kinda recipe.
Prep Time15 minutesminutes
Cook Time8 hourshours
Servings - 6servings
Ingredients
1lb.ground beef
15ozcan black beans, drained and rinsed
15ozcan diced tomatoes, undrained
15ozcan corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
2Tbspchili powder
1tspground cumin
1tspgarlic powder
1tsponion powder
2-3cupschicken broth (from bouillon or box)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional, top with crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
Brown and drain the ground beef.
Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.
Set slow cooker on low and cook for 8 hours, or high for 6 hours. If cooking from partially frozen, you'll need to cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, depending on how frozen the pack is when you start cooking it.
Freezer Meal Instructions
To pack into gallon size freezer baggie: Label. Then, follow the same directions in the first 2 bullets.
Let the browned ground beef cool for a few minutes before adding it to the bag. If you wish to leave the broth out, then freeze without the broth and make a note on the bag that you need to add the broth. Place in the fridge to let the ground beef cool completely before adding to the freezer. (This will help prevent freezer burn.)Remove as much air as you can and seal. Freeze up to 6 months in your fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer.
To Thaw Freezer Meal
To thaw, place the bags in the fridge overnight. Or quick thaw in a bowl of warm water.