A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals
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.
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.
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:
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Shop
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Prep
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Assemble
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Freeze
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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.
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.
Is It Expensive To Make Freezer Dump Meals
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.
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.
Tips for preparing each bag:
- Have your already Prepared foods done ahead of time.
- Chop all veggies
- Use a handy bag stand.
- Have your Ipad or Printed Recipes in front of you.
- Arrange your Freezer meals so you can prep all Beef recipes, then move onto chicken extra.
- Have your printed labels or a permanent marker available to write on each bag.
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
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!
The First 10 recipes you have the shopping list for above and full instructions Fiesta chicken is full of tender chicken, corn, Rotel, ranch seasoning and black beans. A meal in one! Instant Pot Unstuffed Peppers is a great busy weekday night meal. You get all the flavors of a stuffed pepper without all the extra steps of prep. A ground beef and rice seasoned mixed with peppers throughout. An easy and quick Instant Pot Fajitas recipe that will satisfy the whole family. Tender and juicy shredded beef, seasoning, and the classic pepper and onions. Serve in a warm tortilla and add on your favorite toppings! This Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken makes fantastic shredded chicken sandwiches. Add a slice of provolone cheese on top of roll! Or serve over riceor even cauliflower rice for a low carb option. This Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast is simply amazing! Tender Juicy Beef smothered in French Onions all done in the Instant Pot! Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders are tender pulled chicken with a blue cheese hot sauce that is the perfect mix of spice and a splash of sweet. The Instant Pot makes these buffalo chicken sliders a breeze to cook, and the flavor factor is phenomenal! This is probably a very easy recipe to follow, and if you are a Tex-Mex type of family you will devour this. It is an Instant Pot South West burritos recipe. Savory meat, Mexican seasonings, rice, beans, and corn, served with your favorite toppings and warm tortillas! Instant Pot Chicken PotPie Casserole that gives you the same flavor as a traditional pot pie, but without all the work, and less time cooking it. Better Than Take-out Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken Is the perfect hint of spicy and sweet and the chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth. Serve over rice and you will have the biggest hit in your house. I think I have a new favorite for the Instant Pot. Instant Pot Better than Take-Out Beef and Broccoli truly is better than take-out! You have thinly sliced beef that is so tender and juicy, that soaks up the gravy marinade, that is a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, beef broth, garlic and more. It offers that rich flavor with just a slight sweetness from the brown sugar. Sparkles To Sprinkles Freezer Meals See her Freezer Meal Post and shopping list Here Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew is such a comforting bowl of stew. Bursting with spices, vegetables, and tender pieces of chicken in every bite. Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken is better than takeout. Sweet and savory combine in this dish, and bring you incredible flavor. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, in a delicious homemade sauce! You can’t go wrong with this Instant Pot Chicken Recipe. Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a fun way to get your pasta fix. You get all the flavors of lasagna but in a soup form. Rich, creamy, and full of flavor. A rich broth, ground beef, and topped with mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Lasagna soup is a must make for anyone who loves lasagna. Serve up these craveable and tasty Instant Pot Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps for dinner this week! These Asian Lettuce Wraps are tastier than takeout and you might even have some leftovers for the next day! Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup is going to give you flavors of a traditional cabbage roll without all the prep work. Just dice, toss and cook up this hearty and savory cabbage roll soup. Grab your Instant Pot and let’s make this Instant Pot White Chicken Chili for dinner tonight! A hearty chicken chili with a Tex-Mex flavor that will be leaving all your family reaching for another scoop of soup. Because you are cooking it in the Instant Pot it makes for a quick weeknight meal, with a slow and simmered flavor. . This Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli is outstanding in flavor, hearty, and will warm you up from the inside out. Beans, meat, pasta, and all the fixings come together for one outstanding soup that will win over a crowd any day. Instant Pot Chicken Posole is such an easy and incredibly flavorful Mexican dish to make at home. Tender chicken, savory broth and a handful of veggies. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is one of the easiest Instant Pot Recipes to date I have made. Juicy and Tex-Mex seasoned chicken that is shredded and able to be used for tacos, enchiladas or even quesadillas! A versatile Instant Pot Chicken Recipe. Instant Pot Thai Mango Chicken is better than takeout. A seasoned chicken paired with bold spices, mango, pineapple and served over a bed of rice. Thai Mango Chicken is simple to make and offers that sweet and spicy aspect in each bite. The Last 10 Recipes are from Bake Me Some Sugar t You can see her full Freezer Meal instructions here. Instant Pot Italian Beef is tasty to eat alone or pile on a hearty hoagie bun and make an Italian beef sandwich. If you have a beef roast and looking for an Instant Pot roast recipe, you need to try this recipe. Looking for your next favorite Instant Pot dish? I have one tasty Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is a perfect way to switch up your classic Taco Tuesday. A shredded chicken lo mein that is full of veggies, flavor, and a savory broth. Super easy dinner idea for any day of the week. Instant Pot Chicken Caesar Wraps are a light and refreshing chicken wrap recipe. I used pre-shredded chicken for a quick reheat that is loaded with flavor and crunch from the crisp lettuce. Crumble Burgers in Instant Pot are so tasty. A loose meat burger that has onions and peppers in every single bite. Looking for a pasta dish to try. This Instant Pot sausage rigatoni is the perfect savory pasta dish to serve up your family or guests. Instant Pot Pulled Pork that is tender and juicy, topped with homemade coleslaw and served on a bun. Such a tasty bbq sandwich to break up the week I used freezer meatballs for this Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Such a simple and kid-friendly recipe. Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas is another fantastic Mexican dinner idea. Pile in warm tortillas with a drizzle of fresh lime juice for the perfect Instant Pot Mexican dish. Love a loaded chili? This Instant Pot chili has tons of ground beef, beans, and topped with cheese and a scoop of sour cream.A Full Month of Easy Instant Pot Freezer Dump Meals
Adventures of a Nurse Freezer Meals
The Ultimate Instant Pot Fiesta Chicken
Instant Pot Unstuffed Peppers
Instant Pot Beef Fajitas
Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken
Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders
South West Instant Pot Burritos
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Better than Take out Instant Pot General Tso's Chicken
Better than take out Beef and Broccoli
Sparkles to Sprinkles Freezer Meals
Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew
Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken
Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
Instant Pot Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli
Instant Pot Chicken Posole
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
Instant Pot Thai Mango Chicken ~ Very easy recipe ~ Must try
Bake me Some Sugar Freezer Meals
Instant Pot Italian Beef
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Dish Perfect For Taco Tuesday
Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein
Instant Pot Chicken Caesar Wraps (Freezer Meal)
How To Make Crumble Burgers In Instant Pot
Instant Pot Sausage Rigatoni
Instant Pot Pulled Pork (Freezer Friendly)
Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
The Best Instant Pot Chili (With Video)
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
At the bottom of the post is all 30 recipes the first ten are mine I have them split into 10
I don’t see the crockpot versions either!
So are you making the shredded chicken before you prepare the fiesta chicken recipe?
Is there a link to download all of these at once? They look great!
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!
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?
Need to add things like tortillas and the extras on the grocery list.☺️
Is there any way to print out your “A Month of ….Freezer Meals” like in a book format? Or do you have a book?
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 🙂
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.
I am SO excited to do this!!! New Years Resolution!!! Thank you for the recipes!!!
I would love to print your freezer labels. Those are great! What printer labels do you recommend to print them on? Thanks so much!
Are you able to adjust the grocery list so it is more complete and user friendly?
@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 🤦🏻♀️
Going to try this
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!
@Andy, you could try freezing in mason jars.
@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!
I made the chicken pot pie casserole and served it over mashed potatoes. It was so so good!! OMG! It definitely make it again.
A good resource! Thanks for compiling and sharing.
Love these ideas…..can’t wait to get started!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.