8 Meals Prepared in Under an Hour | 8 Homemade Crockpot Freezer Meals

Hey Sweet Friend!
Join me in the kitchen as I make 8 different Crockpot meals for the freezer! It can be done in under an hour with minimal prep and the crockpot does most of the work for you!
Check out todays recipes below.
*Note on Freezer shelf life. I try to use these up within 3 months but they should be good longer!
Links to my other videos:
Learn how to make Brown Sugar, Taco Seasoning and more here: • 7 Easy Homemade PANTRY...
Learn how to make Cream of Soups here: • Never Buy Tin Can Crea...
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Recipes:
Taco Soup:
1 cup mild salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can petite diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning, or store-bought!
2 C chicken broth
1 pound Ground Beef or boneless skinless chicken breasts
From Thawed, Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. If using chicken make sure it is on the bottom and covered by the liquid.
Chili:
1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 stalks celery finely chopped
1 onion chopped
4 oz can diced green chili's, I used Cowboy Candy
29 oz can tomato sauce
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
14.5 oz can kidney beans
14.5 oz can pinto beans
2 tsp cumin powder
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp fine sea salt
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Cook from thawed on low for 4-6 hours.
Thai Peanut Chicken
1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
¼ cup natural peanut butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
3 tablespoons Coconut Aminos
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1.5 pounds boneless skinless raw chicken breasts
Cook from thawed on low for 4 hours
Honey Dijon Pork Chops
4-5 whole thick cut pork chops
5 potatoes chopped and blanched
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
4 TBSP raw honey
1/2 tsp ground onion powder
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups fresh green beans (to be added 15 minutes before done cooking)
Cook on low from thawed 6-8 hours
Cilantro Lime Chicken
1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup orange juice
1 cup chicken broth
4 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 can black beans
i can corn
1 tbsp ground cumin
Cook from thawed on low for 6 hours
Hawaiian Chicken
1.25 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups fresh pineapple chopped(I used mock pineapple)
1 jalapeño, minced (I used cowboy candy)
half of a red onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon hotsauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Cook on low from thawed 6-7 hours, add 1/4 cup water to bottom of crockpot.
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli
1.25 lbs chicken breasts
1 large green pepper chopped
2 cups broccoli chopped
4-5 potatoes cubed
1 tsp. paprika
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup( I used my homemade)
1 cup Cheddar Cheese( add in the last 20 minutes)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Parsley
Cook on low from thawed for 6 hours
Pulled Pork:
3.5-5 lb pork shoulder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp oregano
4 tbsp paprika
1.5 tbsp salt
2 tbsp organic raw sugar
1 onion, chopped.
cook on low from thawed for 8 hours.
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[@lynncarter4789]

Love that little guy. Reminds me of my 4 year old grandson love these recipes for make ahead! Thanks!

[@jenniferkennedy6487]

“My goals are bigger than my ability…”💯

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

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[@maryegerton6848]

That little boy is just so darn cute. I want to squeeze him 😊 I love your video’s ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️ He’s pretty squeezable! Thank you ☺️

[@cb03px]

We did the marinating meat method when preparing for our twins! We got so tired of eating freezer meals with our first. We kept a master list and prepped frozen veggies, cooked sides (like mac & cheese or rice) and bags and bags of marinated meat! It was a game changer! Just had to throw the meat in the oven (or BBQ) and warm up the sides. Fresh meals can't be beat!! Ps. I've loved watching all of these videos while on maternity leave!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Right?! They are total game changers! Thank you so much for watching, congratulations on your little blessing! Such a precious time ❤️☺️

[@carmenfolch9636]

I'm a new subscriber. I've seen several of your videos, and I think you are fantastic with so much energy and skill. Your Chunky baby and daughter are beautiful. May the Lord continue blessing you all.

[@nancysadewater964]

All the recipes look great and I love your little one and his happiness.

[@20rintintin09]

My son was watching this video with me and he loved when your son came in after his nap. ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

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[@juliewood6513]

Omg. Your little guy is adorable

[@hazelm.9434]

I love how "real" you are in your videos. It always makes me smile when I see you do the home cook measuring because that what I do. I only use my measuring spoons for baking😅. My son's always ask me how much and I just say "eye ball it." It's always fun hearing your kids in the background, because that's real life!!!😊 Thank you for being you and may you and your family be blessed always🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Hazel! I really only measure while baking too! I appreciate your kind words. Have a blessed week ❤️

[@caroljohnson2102]

It’s nice to meet you! Great recipes I want to try, seeing your darling son and ending with scripture. What a great channel!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hi Carol! Welcome ❤️ Thank you so much ☺️

[@Grammysgarden]

I just found your channel! I’m so glad I did. I’m going to be trying your recipes. I’m 74 and cook just for me except on weekends. I will break these meals up and they will be so handy. Your little guy is precious. Have a blessed day.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Welcome!!

[@Grammysgarden]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead Thank you❤️

[@nelliejean13]

❤❤ bless you, Grandma Nel

[@angelenerash5160]

"My goals are bigger than my ability to get it done".....oh my, AM I THERE all the time😂 Great job prepping ahead for the busy days! I try to do the same. If meat is prepped, dinner goes so much faster.

[@59kuphoff]

These are the best! I've been searching the internet for some freezer meals. Going to make several of these. Thank you!

[@gaylaskates8831]

Love the personality of your son!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️ he is a sweetie ☺️

[@kmoreland834]

To make freezer mealmprep a little easier, I would suggest buying ziplock bag holder stands. I bought mine from Amazon (four for 10 dollars).

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

YES! I need to get my hands on one of those! Thank you so much

[@telathomason57]

Thank you for being so *real* and not editing all of your life out. Your son is too cute. Can’t wait to try some of these.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Aw thank you! I’m so glad you appreciate the “real” ❤️I hope you enjoy the recipes! Have a lovely weekend!

[@lindseyperry1436]

My family can be a little picky (kids and hubs) so I was so happy to see the list you had- I think they would eat all but one of these! Maybe I should just try them all and see if they like the one I suspect they may not

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh good! I hope you enjoy them all, thank you so much for watching!

[@mandiejohnson2802]

I love makeing homemeade chicken taquitos for the dreezer and waffles for the freezer homemade cookies for the freeezer make ahead shredded taco chicken meat thank you for reminding me about chili topped baked pitatos I also like to top baked potatoes with sloppy joes insed of placing it on a bun all the time

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

Amen. Thanks for taking the time to film this for everyone Kelsey, really appreciate it. I'm going to get my thinking cap on and come up with some ideas for my family here in the UK. God bless x

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you friend! Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@shelley4042]

Great idea! I need to try doing this. I absolutely love your cute little man! God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Shelley! Blessings

[@jackieburnett6881]

Great recipes! The baby is adorable!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Jackie ❤️☺️

[@SandraMalone-pq4mn]

Brilliant idea for planning ahead for the busy gardening season! Thank you for sharing the written recipe ingredients, and for showing how you use some of your previously made products. I so enjoy watching your videos.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you so much ❤️

[@danic7613]

Enjoyed the recipes, can't wait to try them! But... my favorite part was your little one. We have 4 (ages 14-22) so it's been a minute since I've scooped up a little noise maker after a nap. It brought back some sweet snuggle memories.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed ☺️ I’m partial to the little one too ❤️ my babies are my favorite part of everything. Thank you for watching and these kind words. Blessings on you and yours!

[@theirishcailin333]

Thumbs up. Oh how I wish I could do this but my family wouldn't eat it 🙁 my husband is a spuds, meat and 3 veg man (Irish) I do an odd stir fry or some pasta. In saying that I might just try 1 or 2 and I'll eat it 😊 I end up cooking the same things all the time!! My eldest daughter and I say would eat Thai red curry but not the other 3! Same I'd eat chicken satay but no one else would. I've often made 2 or 3 different dishes for tea!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh having picky eaters is tough, I've been there, but thankfully they have become a bit more adventurous with food! If you'd enjoy some different recipes don't deprive yourself! Sometimes if I have the time available I'll make myself a different dish along with what I made everyone else to treat myself :) Thanks for watching!

[@monikaj3296]

Terrific ideas with a busy schedule; this is a life saver😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I don’t know how I’d get everything done some days without ready made meals 😬 it really is a lifesaver for me 😁 Thank you for watching, have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@Janice_1979_]

Great video friend. I made freezer waffles today, english muffins and lemon poppy seed muffins, it was a busy morning. But so worth the effort.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you sweet friend ❤️sounds like a lovely well spent morning. ☺️

[@carolyngregory9354]

I am new to your channel, and I am loving all your videos.

[@Gretchen5010]

Helpful tip because I don’t have one of those bag holders either….put your bag inside a large mouth quart mason jar, fold down the top of the bag some, add all ingredients that are small enough, take the bag out of jar and add meat. It works great! Thanks for your videos I enjoy so much!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Great idea! Thank you Gretchen ☺️ Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@JoyfulAnnie]

Yummmmm! Thank You so much! My boys will love this 🌮 taco soup... I'm gonna make it today 🎉

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching and I hope you all enjoy ❤️

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Thank you! And beautiful baby 👏👏👏

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You are so kind, thank you ☺️

[@peaches833]

Those all looked great. Nice variety of flavors!! Thanks!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ❤️

[@1fabricmom]

Your baby is so precious! I had 5 boys. Love my boys! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! That’s wonderful ❤️ blessings on your weekend ☺️

[@sarabennett3732]

Omg he is so adorable!!! Great job mama!!! ❤thank you so much for everything you do and these made ahead meals are so inspiring as well!!! You are so loved and appreciated!! ❤🙏 God bless you and yours!!! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sara, thank you for these kind words and encouragement. I needed it today ☺️ Many blessings, friend ❤️

[@janethogan6157]

Love this! Recipes look delicious!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Janet! ❤️

[@stephencameron1709]

Great video, good recipes!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you ☺️ ❤️

[@debc8402]

Wow Your Amazing Typed them all out Thank You so Much there was some that are going in my meals too

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! I appreciate when the recipe is typed out so if I have time I make sure to do it! Thanks for watching ❤️☺️

[@amieschumacher2136]

LOVE these as I, too, prepare for busy outside gardening and yard work season!! Thank you for the recipes and ideas on how you will use them!! TRULY APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO!!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Amie! I appreciate you! Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@kimberlymartyn1232]

Nice video thank you and your little guy is adorable ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@barbiemonterrosa9891]

I love this idea! I'm a busy gardener as well and these meals look great! Loved the video!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@erinr86]

I enjoyed watching your video as I was prepping for dinner! Good timing! So many wonderful ideas. I will be making the taco soup next week. Hubby was listening and asked if we could add it to the dinner menu. Thank you again! Have a nice weekend 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Erin! I hope you all enjoy 😊 have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@Melindalot]

Nice video. You really need a baggie stand to help make this process go better.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! I didn’t know such a thing existed! I’ll have to check it out ☺️❤️

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

@@princessborealis542 You're the best! Thanks :)

[@girlwithaplan1680]

Thank you for the inspiration, I just froze a few of the crockpot meals and a few marinated meals. Busy days of summer are coming! So ready and excited!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Woohoo! It feels good doesn’t it?! ❤️

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Great meal options Kelsey! The honey mustard pork chops are new to me so I will definitely give that one a try! A nap makes for a happy boy!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks Cheryl! I hope you enjoy ☺️ I’m thankful for nap times 😂❤️

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead I always enjoyed nap time too! 😉 Our son was also the youngest, full of spunk and ALWAYS in motion…quite the opposite of his older sister. Your beautiful boy reminds me of my son at that age. Treasure the time sweet friend, it will pass all to quickly and before you know it you’ll be gardening with his daughter. 🤗

[@lynsmith2698]

Good morning. I love your relaxed way of cooking. I cook the same way. Your freezer meals look awesome. I just finished doing a bunch a week or so ago. Have a great day. 🇨🇦🌷

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hi friend! Thank you ☺️ gotta love freezer meals! Have a lovely weekend ❤️

[@cydney3283]

Wow, what a great way to use Zucchini. I am excited to try canning that.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Right?! I was so excited to find another way to use the surplus of zucchini from the garden 😊

[@bearzhere]

I started mixing my peanut butter in my single serve ninja. I do one jar at a time but I do two jars and it stays well mixed for about 6 weeks! No more messes and spilling of the peanut oil! Your little boy is so adorable! Blessings!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I wish I had one, That’s a great idea! Thank you, many blessings ❤️

[@bearzhere]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead I have also used my little cheapo 20 dollar GE from wallyworld, works great!

[@tinatippin5705]

What a joy. I love the scriptures at the end. Do you have any ideas for pork belly?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you so much! Pork belly always turns into bacon here! If you’ve never salt cured your own I think @theelliothomestead has a great video on how to do it.

[@karenpage9383]

Your son is adorable and I appreciate the time you took to add the recipes to the description. I will argue one point with you though... Sure, you *assembled* the meals in 1 hour, but add in the time it took to pick the recipes, shop for or gather from the pantry, write out the bags (making notes for what needs to be added day of cooking), prep the ground meat and potatoes, and then organizing it so you can assemble each quickly... then have to clean up the trash, put away the spices and sauce ingredients, wash the measuring tools or any pots/strainers/pans used... Phew! See, just thinking of all that creates a friction point that makes this whole process seem not attainable. I wish you would tell how long that entire process was! And to me, I'd much rather account for making multiples when I make a loose dinner plan for the week. That way if I have all the ingredients out anyway, I can whip up one meal for that night and 3 more to go in the freezer for later. That seems more doable to me somehow.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hi Karen! Hey, I get it! I aim to be transparent about everything. Everything was included in that hour except, gathering ingredients, which I’ve got my pantry and freezers organized and boxes ready to go to grab things and transport and then cleanup, which was minimal and involved rinsing measuring cups and spoons and putting ingredients away, which maybe took another 20 minutes combined I think ? I will say I don’t really ever include time to pick out recipes, that I do as I find free time here and there. Everything was cooked, labeled, organized and assembled in that hour. Plus, I filmed a whole video and spoke and instructed in that hour. I don’t always show the little details like labeling and cleanup etc because I figure that’s boring to you ☺️ If I could have done the process without documentation it would have been done in much less time. I know not everything I do will be ideal for each person watching. I just aim to inspire so people can can take the ideas and recipes and customize them to what would work for them! I also will make multiples when I make meals on their own, one to eat and then some to freeze, but that’s not what this video was focusing on. This is something I like to do every now and then to give some variety in the freezer! Anyways, I hope that explains it better and I wish you a blessed week ☺️❤️

[@selinasnowdon2834]

You are me oh I forgot the paprika, oh well just eyeball the dijon etc 🤣. This is why I’m not a baker, far too precise for me. Have to say any time I’ve put raw onion in the crockpot it has never cooked so I cook them prior. I grew up on my uncle’s farm and it was always exciting when the pigs (or cows) came from the abbatoir, we were always oh look it’s Daisy’s tail yum! Always taught my son where the food comes from

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Love this! I really only measure precisely when baking, can’t get too lazy with that LOL. That’s wonderful, If you ask my kids where our food comes from they will probably say our backyard 😂 Have a blessed week ❤️

[@selinasnowdon2834]

Oh and as an English person I’m impressed you can pronounce Worcestershire 🤣. I’m always educating the Canadians on how to pronounce it🤣

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hahaha! I had quite a few in England say they are Surprised I pronounce it properly! I’m not sure where I got the pronunciation but I’m glad it’s right 😂

[@evaarnim]

did you know there are stands to hod up bags when you fill them I got mine on amazon

[@afterthought72]

Love your big knife it's hard to find a good knife ..Do you mind sharing the brand ?

[@pennywillis8895]

🇦🇺I love your colander. Do you know the brand or where you bought it?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

That was a bridal shower gift from 8 years ago! I believe it was purchased at Target 😊

[@BeckyInCa]

😊

[@afterthought72]

Do you use regular paprika or smoked paprika ?

[@sherrymcgee1071]

Use red potatoes. They don’t get mushy like white ones!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You’re right, they are my preference but I didn’t have any on hand!

[@juliadelions-vn3nn]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️☺️

[@ginnyday9224]

Can we do chicken instead of pork chops for the honey Dijon

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Absolutely! You can customize any of these recipes to your liking ☺️

[@beckyryan407]

I keep dehydrated jalapeños on hand for recipes, better to save money where possible

[@barbjarvi6543]

Hi

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hi Barb ☺️

[@annetteroberts8505]

Are any of these recipes hot and spicy please. As we're not a hot and spicy family ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

No worries, we are not a hot and spicy family either! 😂 You can count on all recipes I share to be good and mild 😊

[@annetteroberts8505]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead Thank you so much for your reply 😊 💖