46 Beef Freezer Meals You Should Always Have on Hand

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46 Beef Freezer Meals You Should Always Have on Hand1/46 Moroccan Pot Roast 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves meat and I love veggies, so we’re both happy with this spicy twist on beefy pot roast. With garbanzo beans, eggplant, honey and mint, it’s like something you’d eat at a Marrakesh bazaar. —Catherine Dempsey, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 435 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g

For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa

protein. 2/46 Mini Barbecue Meat Loaves 46 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2 mini meat loaves: 330 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 3/46 Mexican Cabbage Roll Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR

A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. —Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 186 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 4/46 Cuban Ropa Vieja 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cuban Ropa Vieja Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7

hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love having this as a go-to recipe for a weeknight meal. Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at the top of my list.—Melissa Pelkey-Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without rice): 335 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 5/46 Grilled Marinated Ribeyes 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Marinated Ribeyes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping

juicy steaks are a favorite meal of ours when we go camping. Let them sit in tangy, barbecue-inspired marinade overnight and you’ve got a rich and hearty dinner ready to grill up the next day. —Louise Graybiel, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 570 calories, 40g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 592mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein. 6/46 Skillet Beef Tamales 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found something similar to this years ago and have recently added

my own spin

my own spin. Here’s the outcome: an easy, cheesy meal your family can’t get enough of. We don’t have to tell them it’s healthy. —Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup meat mixture with 1 tablespoon sour cream: 329 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 7/46 Comforting Beef Stew 2 Reviews Contest Winner Comforting Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me

Recipe Creator: This slow-cooked beef stew just screams comfort to me. It’s also family-friendly—my toddlers gobble it right up! —Courtney Percy, Brooksville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 375 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1142mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 8/46 Zucchini Pizza Casserole 347 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband has a hearty appetite, our two kids never tire of pizza, and I grow lots of zucchini. So this tasty tomato

casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year

casserole is absolutely tops with us throughout the entire year. Once you’ve tried the recipe, you may even decide to grow more zucchini in your own garden next summer! —Lynn Bernstetter, White Bear Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 315 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 9/46 Lone Star Pot Roast 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pot roast becomes especially delicious with the addition of chopped green chiles and

taco seasoning

taco seasoning. —Helen Carpenter, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 352 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 594mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 10/46 Sweet-and-Sour Meat Loaf 79 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. The sweet-and-sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby. —Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 419 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 969mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate

(23g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein

(23g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 11/46 Wintertime Braised Beef Stew 52 Reviews Contest Winner Wintertime Braised Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it’s even better a day or two later, you may want to make a double batch. —Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,

1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 12/46 Lasagna Casserole 91 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lasagna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While growing up, I always wanted this meal on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but now I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. —Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 667 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1209mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars,

4g fiber), 44g protein

4g fiber), 44g protein. 13/46 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g

protein. 14/46 Slow-Cooker Chuck Roast 102 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chuck Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I like chuck roast recipes, so this slow-cooker chuck roast recipe is terrific. You’ll also love how flavorful and tender this comforting beef chuck roast turns out. —Bette McCumber, Schenectady, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 1/3 cup gravy: 365 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 15/46

In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work

Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the slow cooker and let it do the work. —Molly Butt, Granville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 278 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 16/46 Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour 50 min Servings 12 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a number of holiday parties, my guests have come to expect this main entree. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 cabbage rolls: 492 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 1376mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 17/46 Bavarian Pot Roast 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45

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