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Having that ground meat, already cooked and ready to pull out of the freezer is a super supper saver. It’s a strategy that works with busy toddlers under foot, hungry teens hovering and all those in between. (that’s us!)
For about two years now I’ve been batch cooking with my slow cooker every shopping trip. My friend Little Sanctuary shared how she cooks ground meat in her crock pot. You don’t have to stand and stir or deal with splatters. You just have to break up the meat with a fork now and then as you pass the slow cooker.
Cassandra Frear says
Great idea! I’ve done it that way, too.
I need to get more organized again with our meals. I’m off kilter after our move.
Which reminds me to get out my crockpot for today! Thanks!
Angie Wright says
I’m assuming I just put the meat in? I think I’ll go do it now, I have some Italian sausage to brown up, and I could boil and cool some noodles.
Hodgepodgemom says
Yes, Angie! That’s the beauty of it. Just dump it in and let it cook. All the details are in my post over at $5 Dinners. Just click on the highlighted link or here: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2011/02/slow-cooker-batch-cooking-super-supper-saver.html (Sounds deliciously easy – what you are planning!) 🙂
Stephanie says
Do you sell an ebook or something with your slow cooker recipes. I love to buy it, if you do!
Hodgepodgemom says
Hi Stephanie and thanks for your comment! I have a gathering with all our cookbooks options – both free and two on Amazon. Enjoy!