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A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals

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This is A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals that Really Work that can make mealtime a breeze for your home. Freezer beef meals, chicken, rice dishes, and more. A perfect way to meal prep for those busy moments in your life, back to school, surgery, new baby, and the list goes on! Freezer Dump Meals are my favorite freezer meals. Simple prep, toss in the freezer, and then grab and heat when you are ready. I have a full printable menu below along with labels to place on each bag, so you know exactly what each freezer meal is. 

30 Quick and Easy Freezer Dump Meals

A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals That Really Work

I have seen many freezer meals for the instant pot that actually do not work the directions are wrong, not adding liquids, or just cooking for too long. I wanted to bring my fans Freezer Dump Meals that actually work and are delicious. To do this I teamed up with Sparkles to Sprinkles and Bake Me Some Sugar to bring you A full month (30 days) of TRIED AND TRUE Instant Pot Freezer Dump meals. Each one of us prepared 10 meals that were bagged up and frozen then cooked from frozen. Let me tell you we did have fails but we tried again until we could bring you 30 perfect Instant Pot dishes. This list is very accurate for successful Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals. 

Freezer Meal Tips and Tricks

How Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals Work

These recipes will allow you to spend a little time in the kitchen, and prep and assemble your dishes. Then store in freezer bags, until you are ready to eat one of the meals. Then grab and get to cooking. Easy, quick, and truly a fantastic way to simplify your weeknight or weekend meals.  

It’s simple you will need to:

  1. Shop

  2. Prep

  3. Assemble

  4. Freeze

  5. Then Dump in Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and Cook When Ready

I will walk you through the Step by Step Process of creating the perfect Freezer Meals.

Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals

What Size Instant Pot Is Used For These Freezer Meals 

The standard size used for all of these recipes is a 6 quart Instant Pot. All recipes will work in your 8quart as well. If you own a 3 quart you might be able to convert the recipes down by half the size. The only concern would be is if you reduce the liquid too much, it won’t come to pressure. So I can’t say for certain if you half a recipe it will for sure work in a smaller-sized Instant Pot. More Tips and Tricks for Freezer Friendly meals

Do I need to purchase anything special to start doing Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals?

NO, You do not need to purchase anything extra to make freezer meals. I did use plain gallon size ziplock bags for mine. You can purchase a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer this will keep your food fresher longer in the freezer but it’s not necessary.  I did purchase a Freezer Baggy Holder, Which made my life so much easier while preparing my meals.

Shopping for my Freezer Dump Meals:

I have made a full shopping list for the first 10 Dump Meals to make your life easier. You can Print This List it and bring it to the store with you.

A Month of Easy Freezer Dump Meals Shopping List

Shopping List

Is It Expensive To Make Freezer Dump Meals

Freezer Dump Meals Reciept

If you are smart about how you make meals, then no! I tend to pair meals that go together. When you have two recipes that use chicken stock you can split that large container of stock in between the two recipes, instead of buying stock for one recipe. When you strategize what recipes you are cooking at the same time you will find it can be a money saver! 

Now if every recipe you make doesn’t have similar ingredients, then yes it can be expensive if you buy a lot of ingredients. I always try to think smarter and really come up with recipes that are affordable, tasty, and simple. 

  • Buy meat when on sale.
  • Use Coupons (cut coupons in Sunday paper or use online printable coupons.
  • Use apps like Checkout51 and Ibotta for cashback on items you purchase.
  • Wait for items to be on sale (grocery stores rotate sales, so keep an eye out for produce and such).
  • Consider buying generic vs name brand items, to cut back spending. Normally there is not much difference in flavor.

Do I need to Prepare any foods ahead of time for my Freezer Meals?

Yes, It will make it much easier for freezing and makes the prep time go by much faster.

Ground beef,

Shredded Beef,

Shredded Chicken,

Plain White Rice

Cilantro Rice

Depending on which freezer meal you decide to make before beginning to fill all bags.

How To Freeze A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals

Freeze the bags standing up, then once they are fully frozen, place the contents are at the bottom and they will fit in your instant pot. You can also Place each bag in a plastic container that fits in your inner pot to make sure they fit in the instant pot.

If you opt for freezer-friendly containers, that works too! Just make sure they also fit in your instant pot before using,  for any soups and such, you leave room for the dish to expand as it freezes. This whole process will take about 2-3 hours.

A Month of Instant Pot Freezer Meals

Tips for preparing each bag:

  1. Have your already Prepared foods done ahead of time.
  2. Chop all veggies
  3. Use a handy bag stand.
  4. Have your Ipad or Printed Recipes in front of you.
  5. Arrange your Freezer meals so you can prep all Beef recipes, then move onto chicken extra.
  6. Have your printed labels or a permanent marker available to write on each bag.
Instant Pot Freezer Meal Prep work

Printable Labels For Each Recipe

I have printable labels for each recipe that you can print off at home or take to your local paper store. Staples, Office Max, and more will print them for you if you don’t the capability. Then using your printable labels, just stick on the bag so you know exactly what is in each bag!  You can also use a marker on each bag make sure you put the date because each bag meal should last 6 months. 

a full month of instant pot freezer meals labels

Easy Instant Pot Dump Freezer Meal Label

Are All Of These Meals Instant Pot Recipes

Yes! You can make them in your Instant Pot or even slow cooker. These recipes are meant to give you new meals to cook your family, in an easy and convenient way.

Advantages of Instant Pot Easy Freezer Meals:

  • Real Food | These meals are real food! Tasty options that you and your whole family can enjoy. 
  • Vegetables | You will see a lot of our recipes have veggies packed into them. A great way to sneak in vegetables into your child’s diet or even yourself in a tasty way.
  • Variety | If you get stuck in a dinner rut, these easy freezer meals will also bring you variety in your menu. It will feel like a treat to whip up something different than a classic dish of spaghetti.
  • Quick &  Easy| Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals are so easy and quick to put together. The best part they are delicious.
  • Time Savings| Each Night you will have lots of time to spend with the kids while the magic Instant Pot does all the work. You simply throw your meal in from frozen and wait for it to be done.

A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals Made For Success 

Like I said above, each recipe is tried and true. We took the time to test all of these recipes in the freezer to ensure they would freeze and cook up properly. We want you all to have incredible dinners for your loved ones. 

You will find clear instructions, printable labels for marking your bags, and I have shared my shopping list. Plus each recipe will also have questions and answers to help you get the perfect recipe the first time you make it!

A Month of Freezer Dump Meals that Really Work

A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals

Adventures of a Nurse Freezer Meals

The First 10 recipes you have the shopping list for above and full instructions

Sparkles to Sprinkles Freezer Meals

Sparkles To Sprinkles Freezer Meals

See her Freezer Meal Post and shopping list Here

Bake me Some Sugar Freezer Meals 

The Last 10 Recipes are from Bake Me Some Sugar t You can see her full Freezer Meal instructions here.

 

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34 Comments

  1. ok i must be missing it………….where are the recipes for the 10 that you made the shopping lists for? All I can find is how to cook it after its frozen (the 10 individual cards)……..Please Help Me! Thanks

    1. At the bottom of the post is all 30 recipes the first ten are mine I have them split into 10

  2. I am sitting in a tractor during the wettest corn harvest ever, searching for IP freezer meals, and found this wonderful collection of recipes! I don’t want oven freezer meals because they all take too long to cook (from oven preheat to finish). I want to come in the house, dump the meal, shower, and eat. Your recipes ALL look so yummy. Most of the ingredients I keep in my well-stocked pantry and freezer. I can’t wait to have a day (hopefully not because of rain) to prep these meals! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  3. Hello! I have been browsing several of the posted meals. If you freeze the meals with raw meat, how much time do you have to add for IP cooking from frozen so that the meat is cooked properly?

  4. Love the idea of the IP dump meals for the freezer. Do you have a month-long series of IP recipes which are WW-friendly? I’d sure love to know where to find those if you do! It’s all about getting to my goal weight then staying there for a lifetime for me. Thanks 🙂

  5. I’m a little confused. Do I have to assemble, cook then freeze the meal or assemble, freeze then cook?

    I’m really excited to start doing this.

    1. @Sabrina,
      I don’t see some items on the list. I went to the store and now that I am home I don’t have sticks of butter, tomato puree, soy sauce, olive oil 🤦🏻‍♀️

  6. So you have a suggestion for storing these recipes in anything other than a plastic bag but that won’t get freezer burn? I love your recipes and the freezer approach but am trying to limit the plastic exposure with my food. I’m struggling to find a solution that doesn’t create freezer burn. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

    1. @Andy,
      Although it costs to purchase on I got myself a Food Saver Vacuum sealer. Game changer! You can vacuum seal your meals, meal prep, buy in bulk/on sale and divide or use it for Sous Vide cooking as well. You can marinate in them to drive in the seasonings. Vacuum sealed foods lasts up to 5 times longer in the freezer. You can even seal important papers/ items. I just vacuumed sealed shampoo and conditioner for a flight so I wouldn’t get on my belonging in my luggage.
      Bon appetit!

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  8. Thank you so much for sharing this. I love how you collaborated with others and how much info and tips you all provide. Much grateful.

    However, I would love to see more homemade options instead of packets of spice mixes because the commercial ones can be full of unnecessary additives and salt.

  9. Do you cook all the meat first? The Mississippi chicken recipe says to put 2lb boneless skinless chicken in the bag with the other ingredients and then freeze but doesn’t specify if it should be cooked or if it can be raw.

  10. I don’t see some items on the list. I went to the store and now that I am home I don’t have sticks of butter, tomato puree, soy sauce, olive oil and some spices
    Is there a complete list somewhere?

  11. I really love this resource and appreciate it, but I took your shopping list to the store and I’m missing tons of ingredients I need to make all 10 freezer meals 🙁 I suppose that’s my bad for not double checking.

  12. So many items left off the ‘shopping list’ 2nd trips to the store suck.
    Poor directions in the ‘make freezer bag’ area that Im glad this isn’t my 1st rodeo and feel bad for those who it is. Decent recipes.
    Overall 6/10

  13. Love the idea behind this and just assembled 9 out of the first 10 meals. Unfortunately, the grocery list is missing some items. The list is short 2.5 lbs of chicken, 1 taco seasoning pack, and one can of rotel tomatoes.

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