Comprehensive Meal Prep: Greek-Style Turkey Meatballs, Lasagna, Italian Beef, Thai Chicken Curry, and Brunswick Stew
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A collection of five delicious, stress-free meal-prep dinners that cost less than $20 each. These make-ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy weeknights, saving both time and money without sacrificing flavor.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Assemble raw ingredients (proteins, veggies, and sauces) into freezer-safe bags or baking dishes according to each recipe's instructions. → Remove excess air from bags to prevent freezer burn and lay them flat in the freezer to save space. → On cooking day, thaw the meals slightly in the refrigerator overnight. → Cook using the designated appliance: bake the meatballs and lasagna, slow-cook the curry and Italian beef, or simmer the Brunswick stew on the stovetop. → Prepare easy side dishes like cooked rice (frozen and reheated), hoagie rolls, pasta, or garlic bread to complete the meals.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Assemble raw ingredients (proteins, veggies, and sauces) into freezer-safe bags or baking dishes according to each recipe's instructions. → Remove excess air from bags to prevent freezer burn and lay them flat in the freezer to save space. → On cooking day, thaw the meals slightly in the refrigerator overnight. → Cook using the designated appliance: bake the meatballs and lasagna, slow-cook the curry and Italian beef, or simmer the Brunswick stew on the stovetop. → Prepare easy side dishes like cooked rice (frozen and reheated), hoagie rolls, pasta, or garlic bread to complete the meals.
Introduction
A collection of five delicious, stress-free meal-prep dinners that cost less than $20 each. These make-ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy weeknights, saving both time and money without sacrificing flavor.
Step 1
【Greek Turkey Meatballs】In a large bowl, combine chopped onion, fresh parsley, eggs, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest, feta cheese, ground turkey, salt, black pepper, and seasoned breadcrumbs. Wet your hands and roll the mixture into meatballs.
Step 2
【Greek Turkey Meatballs】Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and par-cook in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let them cool completely.
Step 3
【Greek Turkey Meatballs】Wash and trim the ends of the green beans. Dry them thoroughly and place them in a freezer bag. Add the cooled meatballs to the same bag and freeze.
Step 4
【Greek Turkey Meatballs】Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Store in a container in the fridge.
Step 5
【Greek Turkey Meatballs - Cooking Day】Dump the frozen meatballs and green beans onto a baking sheet. Add cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Serve with pita bread and tzatziki.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Wetting your hands with water makes rolling ground turkey meatballs clean and easy without sticking.
Freezing cooked rice is a great time-saver; reheat it with a splash of water under plastic wrap in the microwave to steam it back to perfection.
When freezing lasagna, place parchment paper under the foil to prevent the cheese from sticking when baking.
For the slow cooker Brunswick stew, use only half the chicken stock (1/2 quart) compared to the stovetop version (1 quart) to keep the correct thickness.
To freeze bags flat and save space, remove excess air by using a straw to suck the air out of the mostly sealed bag.
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