Freezer Chili Recipe
If you want to have an easy go-to for dinners any night of the week, then learn how to freeze chili! From meal prep to leftovers the freezer will help you get a delicious meal on the table!
Servings 6
Calories 269kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound thawed cooked ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno
- 28 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- 14 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons homemade chili seasoning
Instructions
- Cook up ground beef, drain and cool
- Store in 1 pound portions in freezer bags
- Chop up several onions and store in freezer bags (or add 1/2 cup to each bag of ground beef)
- Remove stems and seeds and dice several jalapeños and store in freezer bags (or add 2 tablespoons to each bag of ground beef)
- Make up a batch of chili seasoning
- If desired, freeze the bags as is, or add seasoning and remaining ingredients and freeze until ready to cook
Notes
- can use regular or fire-roasted tomatoes
- can also freeze cooked chili into individual portions for a quick re-heatable meal for one
- add additional ingredients as desired: some ideas are garlic, bell peppers, squash, black beans, pinto beans or fresh tomatoes
- freezer chili will stay good for up to 3 months in a well sealed container
- thaw before cooking in slow cooker
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1752IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg