55+ Freezer Meals Prep

We are excited to gather and serve after church on October 18th from 12PM-3PM in the kitchen. The aluminum pans will be provided. Here are the meals we will be preparing (along with the ingredients needed):

Chili (not spicy)

  • Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 white onions, small diced
  • 2 bell peppers, small diced (any color works)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds ground chicken (or turkey or beef)
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 (14 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Vegetable Beef Soup

 

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large)
  • 1-2 cups peeled and chopped carrots (3 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (3 medium)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
  • 8 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
  • 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 lb red or yellow potatoes, chopped into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups (5 oz.) chopped green beans 
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Chicken Noodle Soup

 

  • 1 medium yellow onion 
  • 3 garlic cloves 
  • 4 carrots 
  • 2 ribs celery 
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley 
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tsp dried basil 
  • ½ tsp dried thyme 
  • 1 bay leaf 
  • ¼ tsp black pepper 
  • 1-3 tsp salt divided, 
  • 2 chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless 
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 6 oz. egg noodles uncooked