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This Aldi freezer cooking plan was my best freezer cooking session to date. I made 80 freezer meals in 2 hours! I’ll show you how to make these easy and cheap freezer meals!
If you are wanting to stock your freezer full of ready to go meals, this freezer cooking plan is the perfect plan to follow! You can make more freezer meals in less time following this plan.
I bought all of my groceries at Aldi to make these freezer meals, so it was more affordable to make so many meals at once.
This freezer cooking plan would be great to stock your freezer before winter, before school starts, before a new baby is born, or just to help you get through a busy season!
You could even make these freezer meals every month or two, so you don’t have to cook many full meals throughout the month! Ready to go freezer meals are the ultimate simple dinner solution, so you don’t have to cook from scratch every night.
These meals are so nice to have ready to go in the freezer when you don’t have much time to cook dinner, but still want to eat at home with your family and save money by eating more frugal meals at home instead of eating out.
Freezer meals have been a life saver for us through busy seasons, like right after our baby was born (and the weeks leading up to it when I was so tired!). I hope they will help you be able to feed your family a great meal on a budget, without spending a ton of time in the kitchen every single night.
You can grab your best friend and work together, and split the meals so you can get more done in less time – and have more fun!
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This was my biggest and best freezer meal cooking session so far!
You should have seen me (but I’m so glad you didn’t). I threw on an old tshirt, got all my ingredients out, put on some fun music (a must!), and I went to town cooking!
I was making spaghetti and chili on the stove, and putting together chicken marinade and chicken crock pot meals on the island.
I was cutting, dicing, stirring, simmering, chopping, and mixing. It was so much fun for me (yeah, it really was!) and I felt like a cooking boss afterward. I actually think I told my husband that!
Is this a weird thing to be proud of? How quickly I can make so many meals? Probably… but call me weird, because I was SO proud when I was done. I just stared at my stack ofcontainersand freezer bags and smiled.
The freezer is stocked! And this wife is happy!!
Freezer cookingseriously makes my life a million times easier. I can just pull something out of the freezer the night before to thaw in the fridge, and either heat it up or finish cooking it when dinnertime comes around. Or even better – dump it in the crockpot and just wait.
We have 40, 2 serving meals of delicious food ready to go for busy nights and nights when cooking a full meal is the last thing I want to do!
Making freezer meals is the easy way for busy moms to provide a great meal with no food waste on a budget that your whole family loves.
You’ll be so glad to have these meals ready to go!
Click here toget the printableshopping list and instructions for this freezer cooking plan: The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan
The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan – 80 Meals in 2 Hours
This plan is kind of a mash up of the Chicken Freezer Cooking Planand the Beef Freezer Cooking Planwith a few more meals mixed in.
I made everything into 2 person servings for us, but you can make more or less, depending on your family size.
Below you’ll find the list of meals this plan includes, the recipes list, a great shopping list, and the easy assembly instructions to get these meals in the freezer.
Follow this freezer meal plan to stock your freezer, then make your weekly meal plan using some of these freezer meals on your busiest nights.
Meals
8 containers of Spaghetti (2 servings each)
5 containers of Chili (2 servings each)
3 packages of Salsa Chicken (2 servings each)
2 containers of Beef Tacos (2 servings each)
2 packages of Chicken Tacos (2 servings each)
4 packages of Italian Chicken (2 servings each)
5 packages of Honey Mustard Chicken (2 servings each)
4 packages of Chicken Teriyaki (2 servings each)
3 packages of Chicken Parmesan (2 servings each)
2 packages of Ranch Chicken (2 servings each)
2 packs of burgers (2 burgers in each bag)
40 containers = 80 servings
Click here toget the printableshopping list and instructions for this freezer cooking plan: The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan
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Ingredients:
Here are the ingredients you’ll need from Aldi to make a bunch of meals for your freezer.
Shopping at Aldi (or a similar discount grocery store if you don’t have a nearby Aldi store) is a great way to stick to a grocery budget – I always feel like I get more for my money there and our food budget can be stretched farther.
Most of these items are basic pantry staples, so see what you have on hand before shopping, or feel free to substitute some items with things you have on hand.
Here is the grocery list:
8 lbs ground beef
22 large chicken breasts
15 8 oz cans tomato sauce (only size my Aldi had but they were only 25 cents!)
1can kidney beans
2 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, oregano
1 can pinto beans
1 can Rotel
1/4 cup Masa
2/3 cup Soy Sauce
1jar salsa
1 bottle Italian dressing
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
Dash – Hot Sauce
Dash – Worchestire Sauce
1 bottle Dijon Mustard
1 container of Honey
2 Taco Seasoning Packets
1 Ranch Seasoning Packet
2 Green Onions
1 Lemon
4 eggs
Breadcrumbs
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Flour
Salt
Pepper
2 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Basil Leaves
Dried Oregano
Cayenne Pepper
Ground Cumin
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Chili Powder
Lawry’s Seasoning Salt (or other burger seasoning)
Instructions:
Click here toget the printableshopping list and instructions for this freezer cooking plan: The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan
- Start browning 4 lbs ground beef in large skillet.
- Pour 14 cans of tomato sauce and2cansdiced tomatoesinto large pot to start the spaghetti sauce. Add a dash of hot sauce and worchestire sauce (I don’t measure much, but I would say 2 tbsp. or so of each.) Add desired spaghetti spices. I useabout 2 tbsp. of chili powder. I use about 1 tbsp. of garlic powder, onion powder, basil leaves, dried oregano, and about 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper. Mix and let simmer.
- While beef is browning and spaghetti sauce is simmering, you can start the chicken meals. You will have to go back and forth from your chicken meals to check on ground beef and sauce, but I wanted to list all of the chicken meals together.
- Salsa Chicken – Place 2 small or 1 large chicken breast in freezer bag with 1/3 jar of salsa. Seal bag and label. For the two of us, we just eat 1 large chicken breast, so I made 3 bags.
- Italian Chicken – Cut4 large or8 small chicken breastsinto tender pieces, place in freezer bag with 1/4 bottle of Italian dressing. Makes 4 bags.
- Honey Mustard Chicken – to make The Pioneer Woman’s Ranch Style Chicken– mix 1 cup Dijon mustard, 1 cup honey, juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of salt, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes in bowl. Slice 5 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise (create thinner pieces), place 2 pieces in freezer bag with 1/5 honey mustard mix. Makes 5 bags.
- Chicken Teriyaki – Mix 2/3 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp. sesame seeds, dash of salt and pepper, and 2 diced green onions. Cut4 large chicken breast (or 2 small) into bite sized pieces. Divide chicken pieces into 4 freezer bags, divide soy sauce mix between bags, seal and label. Makes 4 bags.
- Chicken Tacos – Place2 large chicken breast (or4 small) into 2 freezer bags. Mix 1 packet of taco seasoning with 2/3 cup of water and divide between 2 bags. Makes 2 bags.
- Parmesan Chicken – Whisk4 eggs with a tsp of water in bowl. Mix 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Cut 3 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create6 thinner chicken breasts. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture. Place 2 pieces in a freezer bag, seal, and label. Makes 3 bags.
- Ranch Chicken – Cut 2 large chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 smaller breasts.Mix 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning packet, and 1/4 cup flour together. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture left from parmesan chicken, and then in breadcrumb mixture. Place 2 pieces in bag, seal, and label. Makes 2 bags.
- Salsa Chicken – Place 2 small or 1 large chicken breast in freezer bag with 1/3 jar of salsa. Seal bag and label. For the two of us, we just eat 1 large chicken breast, so I made 3 bags.
- When beef is browned, drain grease, and add half (about 2 lbs) to the spaghetti sauce and stir.
- Add the other half of the browned beef to your next largest pot. This will be for the chili. I use this recipe from Pioneer Woman. Add the remaining can of tomato sauce and spices: 2 tbsp. of chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Mix and let simmer (recipe says 1 hr, but I have done more and less.) while you finish the chicken meals. To finish the chili, mix 1/4 cup masa with 1/2 cup water and add to beef. Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, and rotel. Let simmer until ready to divide into containers.
- Brown 2 more lbs of ground beef for the beef tacos. When the beef is brown, drain the grease, and add the other taco seasoning packet mixed with 2/3 cup water. Simmer and divide into 2 containers when done.
- Pat out your burgers using the remaining 2 lbs of ground beef when you get done with the chicken meals. I use Lawry’s seasoning salt and McCormick’s GrillMates Montreal Steak Seasoning. I made 4 burgers and put 2 in a bag.
- Once all the chicken meals and burgers are made, you can divide your spaghetti sauce and chili into containers. Again we use 2 serving containers, so I had 8 containers of spaghetti and 5 containers of chili.
- Make sure everything is labeled and freeze.
Click here toget the printableshopping list and instructions for this freezer cooking plan: The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan
I love this Aldi freezer cooking plan! Here’s how to finish the meals:
To finish the meals:
Spaghetti – Thaw sauce in fridge overnight, heat in small pot, boil noodles. Serve with side salad and French bread.
Chili – Thaw in fridge overnight, heat in small pot (or microwave if you’re in a super hurry). Serve with cornbread or Fritos and shredded cheese.
Salsa Chicken – Thaw in fridge overnight, place in small crockpot in the morning on low. Serve with tortillas, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo.
Beef Tacos – Thaw in fridge overnight, heat in skillet or microwave. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
Chicken Tacos – Thaw in fridge overnight, place in small crockpot in the morning on low. Serve with flour or corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
Italian Chicken – Thaw in fridge overnight, grill in skillet with small amount of oil until a glazed brown color. Serve with a side salad and fresh veggies.
Honey Mustard Chicken –The Pioneer Woman’s Ranch Style Chicken– Thaw in fridge overnight. Heat oven to 400.Fry 2 pieces of bacon, set aside, keep small amount of bacon grease in skillet, grill chicken until glazed brown color. Place chicken pieces on baking sheet, topped with shredded cheese and bacon. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Chicken Teriyaki – Thaw in fridge overnight, place in skillet with small amount of oil. Serve with white rice and steamed broccoli.
Chicken Parmesan – Thaw in fridge overnight, cook in skillet with small amount of oil. Heat oven to 400 and place chicken on baking sheet when done with a slice of provolone cheese to melt. Serve with angel hair pasta and red sauce.
Ranch Chicken – Thaw in fridge overnight, cook in skillet with a small amount of oil. Serve with fresh veggies and a side salad.
Burgers – Thaw in fridge overnight and grill when ready. I love using potato buns!
Click here toget the printableshopping list and instructions for this freezer cooking plan: The Ultimate Aldi Freezer Cooking Plan
It sounds exhausting and it kind of is, but you will seriously feel like a boss after you complete this Aldi freezer cooking plan!
Plan to have something super simple for dinner that night, so you don’t have to cook anything else. You could serve one of these meals, or have something in the crock pot!
Cooking all of these freezer meals at once is a lot of work, but it will save you so much time during the week when you can just pull out a meal and it’s ready in no time!
Your freezer is going to be packed and you will be ready for those crazy busy nights where you have to rush to get dinner on the table.
And if you don’t have enough freezer space, I would recommend getting a small chest freezer like this one. It’s worth the cost to have freezer meals made and ready to go!
All you need to do now is just thaw a meal in the fridge overnight, and add it to the crockpot in the morning, heat it up at dinnertime, or finish the last couple steps to prepare the meal.
Either way, it’s so much easier cooking all this at once, rather than making a meal from scratch every night.
You’re family will be eating good, homemade meals and you will be saving time, money, and your sanity. Win win!
Want a free copy of my Top 10 Freezer Meals?
You can get a free printable of my 10 favorite freezer meals to stock in the freezer here! These are quick and easy meals to make for busy nights ahead.
Click here to get the Top 10 Freezer Meals free printable.
Add the meals from this Aldi freezer cooking plan to your weekly menuand relax knowing most of the work (and dishes) are already done for you.
Want to try a free Aldi meal plan?
- The $30 Weekly Meal Plan
- $40 Weekly Meal Plan for 2
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Need more help deciding what to make for dinner?
Planning meals and eating at home can help you save so much money, but it’s not always easy to figure out what to cook!
If you need some dinner ideas that are simple, quick, and budget-friendly, you’ll love the FREE 60+ Easy Dinner Ideas List – the handy resource you’ll love to use for quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal ideas to make meal planning simple and effortless!
Grab the FREE Easy Dinner Ideas List right here!
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