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10 Batch Cook and Freeze Recipes You Need!

Save time and eat healthy with these 10 batch cooking and freezing recipes, perfect for busy weeks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 50 portions
Course: Meal Prep
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
Grains
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 2 cups quinoa
Vegetables & Canned Goods
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
Sauces & Broth
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
Dairy & Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (optional)
Spices
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef or turkey until browned; season with spices. Divide into 5 portions and freeze.
  2. Cook brown rice and quinoa separately; divide into 5 portions and freeze.
  3. Slow cook chicken breasts with broth and spices; shred, divide into 5 portions, and freeze.
  4. Simmer mixed vegetables, black beans, and diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning; divide into 5 portions and freeze.
  5. Cook pasta, add marinara sauce, and portion out to freeze. Prepare scrambled eggs with vegetables and cheese, then freeze.

Notes

Batch cooking saves time and helps maintain a healthy diet during busy weeks.