A 7-Day Meal Plan with Prepped Slow Cooker Meals
Updated: Aug. 25, 2021
By prepping meals ahead of time and storing them in the freezer, dinner is as straightforward as dumping everything in the slow cooker. This week's plan includes three of these types of these meals, plus other easy-to-prep dinners.
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Sunday: Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup
I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe, using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day! Try it with fresh corn muffins. —Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon
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Monday: Korean Beef and Rice
A friend raved about Korean recipes for bulgogi—beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger—so I tried it. It’s delicious! Dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
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Tuesday: Garden Chicken Cacciatore
Here’s the perfect Italian meal to serve company. While simmering, it frees you up to visit with your guests and always receives rave reviews! I like to serve it with hot cooked pasta, a tossed salad and a dry red wine. Mangia! —Martha Schirmacher, Sterling Heights, Michigan
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Wednesday: Baked Beef Tacos
This taco recipe takes classic taco ingredients and gives them a fresh approach by baking the shells upright in refried beans and tomatoes. The bottom gets soft, and the top stays crisp and crunchy. —Patricia Stagich, Elizabeth, New Jersey
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Thursday: Beef Short Ribs Vindaloo
My sister shared this India-inspired beef dish with me, and I’ve made a few modifications to fit my tastes. I love the smell of the spices as the ribs slow-cook all day!—Lorraine Carlstrom, Nelson, British Columbia
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Friday: Salmon with Spinach & White Beans
My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first bite. —Mary Ellen Hofstetter, Brentwood, Tennessee
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Saturday: Stuffed Pasta Shells
These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two of these shells makes a great individual serving at a potluck, so a single batch goes a long way.—Jena Coffey, St. Louis, Missouri
Originally Published: August 25, 2021
