Since just before my son was born, I batch cooked. I have got into the habit of bulk buying meat (it can be cheaper) and then making multiple meals in one go in order to freeze and eat later on. I’ll give a little insight into what I batch cook with
2kg Minced Beef
- cottage pie
- chilli
- spaghetti bolognese
- mince, and veg (for pies or pasties)
A whole chicken
- spanish chicken
- chicken curry
- chicken soup
- chicken in white wine sauce
- (I also use the carcass to boil for stock)
- fajita chicken
Pork
- BBQ pulled pork
- pork, veg, gravy
- pork curry
Lamb
- minted lamb in gravy
- kebabs
- lamb hotpot
These are all meals that you can prepare in one day, freeze and eat another day! I tend to freeze in plastic tubs. They’re much healthier than ready meals because you know exactly what has gone into them!. I may have missed a few bits off but because its bonfire night and I haven’t posted in a while, I thought I’d share a few bits whilst I have two minutes to myself! Tomorrow, I’ll post some slow cooker hacks! Some recipes I’ve found to be, not your everyday meals, but something indulgent and really fun!
Happy Bonfire Night from the UK!!!
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