Whether you are hoping to save time during your busy weeknights or give yourself some much needed rest on the weekend, freezer friendly meals are the answer. Here are 20 freezer friendly dinner ideas that can be frozen in advance for quick, nutritious meals when you don’t feel like cooking.
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Mexican Beef Casserole
Mexican Beef Casserole is a delicious, one-pan easy option for a satisying family midweek dinner. Only simple, low-cost ingredients are needed and it's all ready in just 35 minutes.
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Slow-cooker Beef Pie
The ultimate in old-fashioned comfort, this Slow-cooker Beef Pie recipe features beef cooked in a rich, delicious sauce until fall-apart tender. The filling is made in the slow-cooker, then topped with crispy puff pastry and finished in the oven until mouthwateringly golden and crispy. Serve with steamed green peas or other veggies of your choice.
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3
Easy Butter Chicken
With the same delicious flavours as the classic Indian curry, this amazing Easy Butter Chicken recipe is made in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken is cooked in a creamy, tomatoey sauce brimming with aromatic spices, yet it's mild enough to be family-friendly. Rice, yoghurt and cucumber make the perfect accompaniments.
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4
Homemade Nachos
There's no need to buy takeout when you can make this Homemade Nachos recipe quickly and easily at home in only 15 minutes. Made with economical ingredients like minced (ground) beef, canned beans, corn chips and pantry flavourings, this one-pan wonder emerges from the oven brimming with golden melty cheese. Simple avocado and tomato salsas are served on top, along with sour cream and jalapeños.
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5
Wonton Dumpling Soup
Wonton Dumpling Soup is as comforting as it is nourishing. Even better, you can have this easy, low-stress and low-cost meal on the table in only 30 minutes.
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6
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
This super fast Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini recipe is a creamy, comforting vegetarian pasta special that's on the table in under 15 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's all cooked in just one pan, and the leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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7
Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie is my go-to dinner when I need something delicious, nourishing and comforting to serve the family at the end of a busy day. My version of this classic recipe is loaded with extra vegetables.
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8
One-pot Lasagne
Everyone's favourite Italian classic is made even easier with this One-pot Lasagne recipe. Lasagne sheets are cooked directly in the sauce on the stovetop, which really saves time, then the cheese is melted with a quick blast under the oven grill (broiler). Great for leftovers and it's freezer-friendly too!
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9
Slow-cooked Beef Ragu
Slow-cooked Beef Ragu is an economical but delicious meal, made with simple, economical ingredients. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let the stove do the rest of the work!
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10
Slow-cooker Massaman Beef Curry
You only need a few low-cost ingredients to make this family-friendly, mild and melt-in-the-mouth Slow-cooker Massaman Beef Curry. There’s minimal prep, and the slow-cooker does all the work for you. It’s freezer-friendly, comforting and perfect for busy weekdays.
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11
Slow-cooker Chicken Soup
For a warming, homestyle chicken soup with the ultimate depth of flavour, this Slow-cooker Chicken Soup recipe features chicken, veggies and noodles cooked low and slow. Just 10 minutes of prep, then the slow-cooker does the rest of the work for you, blipping away for hours cooking the soup to perfection. If you don't have a slow-cooker, I've also included stovetop instructions.
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12
Toasty Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Toasty Roasted Pumpkin Soup is a low-maintenance version of the comforting classic. Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, this winter warmer is perfect for making a big batch and freezing.
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13
Meatball Bake
This comforting and delicious Meatball Bake is the ultimate one-pan family meal made with low-cost ingredients in only 35 minutes.
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14
Slow-cooked Traditional Goulash
Hearty, flavoursome and comforting, this Slow-cooked Traditional Goulash recipe is a great set-and-forget meal to have cooking away on the stove while you get on with other things. You can serve it with whatever you like, from pasta to mash, and it's great paired with tangy braised red cabbage on the side. Make extras to stash in the freezer.
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15
Bolognese Sauce
Everyone needs a good Bolognese Sauce recipe and here is my take on this classic. My secret to success is cooking the veggies slowly and adding some beef stock.
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16
Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel
Freezer-friendly Chicken Schnitzel is the ideal weeknight family meal. This perennial favourite can be served with almost any side of your choice and is on the table in under 30 minutes.
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17
Swedish Meatballs
My Swedish Meatballs recipe is made without using the traditional spices, so it's super kid-friendly. The meatballs are made with minced (ground) pork and veal, then cooked in a mild, creamy gravy flavoured with beef stock powder (bouillon). With hardly any any chopping involved, you can have these tender meatballs on the table in under 25 minutes. I pair them with a cucumber salad and creamy mashed potato and a little cranberry sauce.
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18
Crispy Fish Tacos
There’s no need to order takeout when you can make these delicious Crispy Fish Tacos at home in just 30 minutes. Crunchy strips of crumbed fish are loaded into tortillas with your favourite toppings.
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19
Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers
Juicy Homemade Beef Burgers are a quick and easy, meal-in-a-bun favourite with kids and adults alike. You can prep and cook them in under 25 minutes in one pan, using simple, low-cost ingredients, which you can mix and match to suit all palates.
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Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff
This Slow-cooked Beef Stroganoff is hearty, creamy comfort food made easy. With fall-apart, tender beef and a rich, velvety sauce, it’s a no-fuss, one-pot wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cosy weekends or filling the freezer for future you. Serve it with pasta, mash or rice and you’re sorted.
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Sharon says:
I love your recipes and I would love some inspiration for our next camping trip. I also have to feed approx 10 adults. I like to have most of prepared before we leave.
Nicole says:
Hi Sharon, what a great question and one close to my heart! I am actually planning to start a whole category of camping recipes in due course. However, until then, I would look at the freezer-friendly and one-pan recipes on the website, as those are the most camping appropriate. Nic x