To Freeze and Cook Later

1. Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.
2. Add all ingredients to your freezer bag.
3. Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze.

To Cook

1. Thaw freezer bag overnight in refrigerator or in water in the morning.
2. Pour contents of freezer bag into your crockpot.
3. Cook on “low” setting for 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot or 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot.

*Freeze green beans separately and add last 30 minutes of cooking if you prefer al dente vegetables.