A Simple Guide On How To Freeze Chili
Imagine having a freezer stock of hearty and healthy chili all ready for those busy nights during the week! Learn how to freeze chili that remains fresh, delicious, and perfectly portioned for a quick meal at home.
Servings 6
Calories 269kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Freezer bags
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
- Brown ground beef, drain, and cool.
- Store beef 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. Store in freezer bags (or add 2 tablespoons to each bag of ground beef).
- Mix up a batch of chili seasoning.
- If desired, freeze bags as is, or combine seasoning and other ingredients in a bag. Freeze until ready to cook. Heat in the slow cooker until veggies are cooked and all ingredients are heated through.
Notes
- Use regular or fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Add other ingredients as desired such as garlic, bell peppers, squash, black beans, pinto beans or fresh tomatoes.
- Optional: Freeze cooked chili into individual portions for a quick reheatable meal for one.
- Store in the fridge up to 2 days before freezing. Freezer chili will last 3-6 months in a well-sealed container or freezer zip bag.
- Thaw before cooking in the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1752IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg