100+ of the BEST Instant Pot Freezer Meals Recipes (2024)

Instant Pot Freezer Meals are a complete lifesaver for any busy person! Simply prep by adding all the ingredients into a bag and freezing them, then dumping them into your Instant Pot when you need dinner in a hurry.

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We have been a fan of Instant Pot Freezer Meals for many years!

Back in 2012, we were one of the first bloggers to share “dump and go” freezer meals that you can use in your slow cooker and that post went absolutely viral with millions of people using those recipes over the years.

Related Article: 25 of our Favorite “Dump and Go” Instant Pot Recipes

Since then, we have been adding Instant Pot freezer meals to our list of easy dinners and we are excited to share our top 100 Instant Pot freezer meals with you (and we will continue to add to this list as we publish new ones!).

If you haven’t made freezer meals before, welcome! They are going to change your life!

We also love freezer meals that don’t need an Instant Pot. Some of our most popular freezer meal recipes are:

  • 20 Minute Tuscan Pasta
  • Scrambled Egg Breakfast Muffins
  • Baked Ziti

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How to make Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

The idea is simple: using an easy dump-and-go recipe, dump all the ingredients into a freezer gallon-sized bag and place in the freezer for up to 90 days.

When you are in need of a quick dinner that you can dump into your Instant Pot, pull the prepped meal out of the freezer and dump into your Instant Pot.

Sometimes you might need to defrost your frozen meal in the microwave for a short amount of time so that you can get it out of the bag into the Instant Pot.

If you want to see how to make your own Instant Pot Freezer Meals, be sure to watch this video that shows you exactly how to do it!

And if you want to see us make freezer meals in real time, watch as we prep 15 freezer meals:

Here are the recipes that we prepped as freezer meals in the video above:

  • Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
  • Hawaiian Meatballs
  • Pork Chile Verde
  • BBQ Country Style Ribs
  • Chicken Tacos

To get started, make sure that you have an Instant Pot to cook these in. This one is our favorite:

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These are not necessary, but these Freezer Meal Bag Holders make freezer meal assembly so much easier!

These bag holders are the same ones that we use in the video when we assembled our meals.

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Now let’s jump into the recipes!

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Chicken Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

Have a whole chicken to cook? Check out how to cook a Whole Chicken in your Instant Pot!

If you are looking for more Chicken Instant Pot recipes, check out our 28 of the Best Chicken Instant Pot Recipes.

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Ground Beef and Ground Turkey Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

Note: When using ground beef, ground turkey or ground sausage in freezer meals, you will have to brown the meat before adding it to the freezer bag.

If you want to know how to cook ground beef in the Instant Pot, watch this video now!

If you are looking for more Instant Pot Ground Beef recipes, be sure to check out our 27 Favorite Ground Beef Instant Pot Recipes here!

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Beef Instant Pot Freezer Meal Recipes:

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Pork Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

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Other/Vegetarian Instant Pot Freezer Meals:

We will continue to update and add to this list as we publish more freezer meals!

Be sure to check out more of our freezer meal videos:

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100+ of the BEST Instant Pot Freezer Meals Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to make freezer meals for seniors? ›

10 easy make-ahead freezer meals for elder family and friends
  1. Chicken and Vegetable Hand Pies. These pot pies filled with chicken and vegetables and whole-grain dough make for a hearty meal. ...
  2. Turkey Chili. ...
  3. Chicken Strips. ...
  4. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup. ...
  5. Baked Oatmeal Cups. ...
  6. Ham & Bean Soup. ...
  7. Lasagna Cups. ...
  8. Vegetable Beef Soup.
Feb 7, 2019

How do you cook frozen freezer meals in the instant pot? ›

(Tip: Freeze the bag inside a medium-sized bowl until solid, so it's the shape of the Instant Pot.) Prepare From Frozen: Turn on the Saute function. Saute the frozen meal for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Cook for 15-20 minutes with a quick release.

How many freezer meals should you make? ›

Go ahead, make your menu of about 10 dishes.

That will carry you about two weeks! (Even though there's a massive amount of food in my freezer, I always account for the time I forget, or we just don't want to “cook”, or cereal just sounds lovely-oh, and Fridays.)

How long do homemade freezer meals last? ›

Great news, according to the USDA, frozen meals are safe to eat indefinitely. However, after about three months, the quality (i.e. flavor and texture) of food can degrade. Therefore, we recommend eating foods within three months of stashing them in the freezer.

What are good frozen meals for seniors? ›

Easy freezer meals to help you eat at home
  • Chili: Recipe from The Wholesome Dish.
  • Chicken pot pie: Recipe from Pillsbury.
  • Meatloaf: Recipe from Natasha's Kitchen.
  • Vegetable soup: Recipe from Cooking Classy.
  • Beef and bean burritos: Recipe from Tasty.
  • Pot roast: Recipe from Food Network.
  • Fried rice: Recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

What are the easy meals for seniors? ›

Allman also has a few go-to meals that typically meet nutritional needs for seniors:
  • Citrus salmon with baked sweet potato and steamed broccoli.
  • Hummus veggie wrap.
  • Chicken and veggies with whole grain pasta and pesto. ...
  • Roasted Veggie Couscous.
  • Curry Egg Salad lettuce wraps.
May 25, 2022

How do you adjust Instant Pot recipes for frozen meat? ›

How to cook from Frozen in your Instant Pot { + printable cook time cheat sheet}
  1. Be mindful of the size and shape of your food when you freeze it.
  2. Plan for the time to “pressure up” to increase.
  3. Don't pressure cook big frozen blocks like a roast.
  4. Try and have your meat covered in liquid.
Jan 3, 2019

Does it take longer to cook frozen meat in Instant Pot? ›

Do Expect Cook Times to Vary: A frozen piece of meat will not only take longer to cook, but it will also take longer for the Instant Pot to come to pressure. Because of this, be prepared to add a few extra minutes to your overall cook time.

Is it cheaper to cook or eat frozen meals? ›

In some cases, the cost of each individual spice, vegetable and meat for a recipe will outweigh the cost of frozen pre-made meals. On the other hand, some frozen ready meals might work out slightly costlier than the ingredients on their own.

What meals can I batch cook and freeze? ›

Freezable family recipes
  • Sausage pasta bake. A star rating of 4.4 out of 5. ...
  • Meatballs in tomato, cardamom & lime sauce. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  • Chicken & chorizo ragu. ...
  • Broccoli stem falafel bowl. ...
  • Creamy halloumi & tomato curry. ...
  • Chicken & bacon pie. ...
  • App onlyCheesy potato patchwork pie. ...
  • Peanut butter chicken.

Are frozen meals cheaper than fresh? ›

Generally, frozen food tends to be slightly cheaper than fresh food because it doesn't need to be transported and delivered within a short time frame. However, in some cases, the cost of freezing, processing and storing frozen foods can add to the price you see at the store.

Are frozen meals healthy for seniors? ›

Frozen Foods Are Just as Nutritious as Fresh Foods

That's important when what you want is to get as much nutrition into your senior's diet as you possibly can on a daily basis.

What are good make-ahead meals for the elderly? ›

Select options that work best for your loved one's needs.
  • Pasta primavera. Pasta primavera is an easy, flavorful dish that allows you to feature whatever vegetables are currently in season. ...
  • Chicken pot pie. ...
  • Healthy beef stew. ...
  • Meatloaf. ...
  • Turkey chili. ...
  • Butternut Squash Lentil Curry.
Oct 19, 2023

What is best to freeze meals in? ›

Zip-top bags are great for freezing food because it's easier to get all the air out of them than it is with rigid containers. And zip-top bags have an added space-saving benefit: You can stack them, if you lay them flat to freeze first.

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