Dinner Party Beef Recipe to Freeze
If you're a fan of batch cooking, then these top freezer meals will come in handy. A freezer is very useful when it comes to batch cooking recipes as it ensures you can have a varied diet throughout the week, rather than having to eat the same meal everyday before it goes off.
Top Freezing Tips:
• Freezing things in individual portions can be very useful if you are cooking for 1 or 2 more frequently. (If you're looking for more advice on what you can freeze see our feature on 13 foods you didn't know you cold freeze.)
• Check the freezing times for individual ingredients.
• Check what can be frozen.
• Vegetarian recipes will keep longer than recipes containing meat.
• Always safely de-frost.
• Re-usable food bags allow for more efficient storage opportunity than freezer-safe boxes. Just try to freeze the full bags flat so they can be stacked neatly.
• Get rid of the air in reusable food bags before sealing to create more space in your freezer.
• Think about the re-heating of food and if an ingredient is supposed to be eaten cold, then don't add this to the recipe until you're ready to serve.
• Label everything clearly as all meals starts to look the same when frozen! The Good Housekeeping Institute has advice on 10 tips make the most of your freezer to avoid this happening.
• If you have a big enough freezer, freeze things like lasagnes in a freezer-safe oven proof dish, to make it easier to reheat.
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Greek-inspired lamb stew
This hearty and warming stew flavoured with cinnamon is packed with slow-cooked vegetables and just the thing for a cold day.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 3. Cool, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Greek-inspired lamb stew
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Sausage and Fennel Lasagne
The flavours of pork and fennel work wonderfully together - we reckon this lasagne recipe will become a new favourite.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 4. Cool, wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Sausage and Fennel Lasagne
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Beef Stew with Dumplings Recipe
There's no need to brown the meat for this beef stew recipe, so it couldn't be easier.
Freeze Ahead
Prepare to end of step 2, then allow to cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to a month.
Recipe: Beef Stew with Dumplings Recipe
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Luxury Bisque Fish Pie
A family favourite made extra luxurious for special occasions, this fish pie is particularly good for Christmas.
Freeze Ahead
Allow to cool fully, cover with buttered foil and wrap tightly in clingfilm, then freeze for up to 2 months.
Recipe: Luxury Bisque Fish Pie
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Keralan-Style Prawn and Coconut Curry
If you want to stretch this dish to feed more mouths, add in another tin of coconut milk and 200g (7oz) more prawns.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 4. Cool, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, defrost in fridge, reheat in a pan until piping hot and complete recipe.
Recipe: Keralan-Style Prawn and Coconut Curry
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Meatless Meatballs
Even meat eaters will be fully satisfied with these morsels.
Freeze Ahead
Fry the meatballs then leave to cool completely. Open freeze on a baking sheet and when solid, bag or box the balls and freeze for up to three months.
Recipe: Meatless Meatballs
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Pancetta Chicken Parcels with Brioche Stuffing
A timeless dinner party staple, our recipe uses brioche for a decadent, sweet stuffing and can be cooked from frozen.
Freeze Ahead
Make to end of step 4, then tightly wrap each breast in clingfilm and put into one sealable bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe: Pancetta Chicken Parcels with Brioche Stuffing
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Lamb and Orzo Stew
Shaped to resemble grains of barley, orzo is a type of pasta that adds an interesting texture to soups and increases your pasta repertoire. We think this is a great hearty meal and it's great to make in advance and then freeze.
Freeze Ahead
Prepare to end of step 2, then leave to cool completely. Transfer mixture to a freezer-proof container, cover and freeze for up to three months.
Recipe: Lamb and Orzo Stew
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Shepherd's Pie
This shepherd's pie recipe is a classic for good reason, it's cheap and tasty.
Freeze ahead
Assemble the pie in step 6, but don't cook. Cool, wrap well and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Shepherd's Pie
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Chicken Tikka Masala Pie
What's even better than a curry? A pastry-topped one of course! This would also be great with turkey breast instead of chicken thighs, if you like.
Freeze Ahead
The cooked pie can be frozen. Cool completely then wrap well and freeze.
Recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala Pie
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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
This classic Italian vegetarian main can be prepared ahead and cooked from frozen.
Freeze Ahead
Prepare to end of step 3 (no need to preheat oven), making sure your dish is freezer-safe. Wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
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Mini Mushroom Wellingtons
A bit of effort is required to make these oozy mushroom, kale and cheese pastries, but we promise that even the most hardened meat eaters will fall for their charms. Easy to cook from frozen to impress veggie visitors, too.
Freeze Ahead
Make to end of step 5 (no need to chill) and freeze uncooked Wellingtons on trays until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Mini Mushroom Wellingtons
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Goan Fish Curry with Garlic and Coriander Naans
Monkfish and prawns make this worthy of a dinner party.
Freeze Ahead
Wrap cooled naan breads individually in clingfilm; freeze for up 3 months. For the curry; after cooking the monkfish and before heating the prawns, cool the curry. Transfer to a freezeable container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Recipe: Goan Fish Curry with Garlic and Coriander Naans
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Cod and Saag Aloo Fish Cakes
You can swap the cod for another white fish, haddock would work well, too. Up the chilli if you like things a little spicier.
Freeze Ahead:
Prepare to end of step 5. Stack patties into a freezer-safe container, separating each layer with baking parchment. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Cod and Saag Aloo Fish Cakes
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Pesto Chicken Stew
This stew can be enjoyed as is, or is great for batch cooking and freezing so you always have a home-cooked meal to hand. This stew is wonderful as the base for a mash- or pastry-topped pie or finished with homemade dumplings.
Freeze ahead:
Cool completely, transfer to an airtight container and freeze up to 1 month.
Recipe: Pesto Chicken Stew
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Lamb and Lentil Filo Parcels
These parcels are perfect for freezing ahead as they can be cooked form frozen.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 3. Wrap in clingfilm, trying not to squash the filo too much. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Lamb and Lentil Filo Parcels
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Luxury Truffle Mac and Cheese
This American classic includes 3 types of cheeses, and is transformed by a drizzle of luxurious truffle oil.
Freeze Ahead
Make recipe up to end of step 3, spoon into serving dishes, then freeze.
Recipe: Luxury Truffle Mac and Cheese
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West African Chicken and Peanut Stew
This spicy stew is rich and creamy and can be served on its own or with rice. Be aware that Scotch bonnets do vary considerably in heat, so go slowly if you are heat-cautious!
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 3. Cool completely. Transfer to a freezerproof container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe: West African Chicken and Peanut Stew
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Curried Chicken Pie
For when you can't decide between curry and pie – have both!
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 4 (but don't preheat oven). Wrap in clingfilm and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe: Curried Chicken Pie
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Sausage and Aubergine Lasagne
The aubergine acts as the pasta in this recipe. If you can't find a pack of sausage meat, squeeze out the same weight of meat from your favourite bangers.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 4. Cool completely, wrap in clingfilm and freeze for up to 3 months .
Recipe: Sausage and Aubergine Lasagne
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Thai-Style Minestrone
Fragrant Thai curry paste and lime juice give this hearty soup punch.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 1. Cool completely, then stir in the mangetout, cannellini beans and lime zest and juice. Decant into a freezeproof bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Recipe: Thai-Style Minestrone
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Creamy Smoked Salmon Cobbler
Fish pie gets an American makeover, topped with fluffy scone-like dumplings made with tangy cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Freeze ahead
Prepare to end of step 3. Cool, wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Creamy Smoked Salmon Cobbler
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Chicken Tarragon
This signature dish is a true one-pan wonder. Good enough to serve at a dinner party!
Freeze ahead
Complete recipe but don't sprinkle with tarragon. Cool, transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Chicken Tarragon
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Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta
Comfort food that's ideal for a vegetarian family meal or sharing with friends.
Freeze Ahead
Prepare up to end of step 5, then cover in foil or clingfilm and freeze.
Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta
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Mixed Bean Stew with Salsa Verde
This warming stew is packed full of flavour, with a hearty base and fresh salsa verde topping. If you can't find mixed beans, use any other tinned or combination of tinned of beans you like.
Freeze ahead
Prepare stew up to the addition of the cabbage. Leave to cool completely, then freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Mixed Bean Stew with Salsa Verde
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Lentil, Bean and Banger Stew
Hearty and nourishing, this stew is sure to banish the autumn chill.
Freeze Ahead
Complete recipe but don't heat once beans are added. Cool, then transfer to a freezer-proof container, cover and freeze for up to two months.
Recipe: Lentil, Bean and Banger Stew
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Lime and Coriander Fish Cakes
These salmon and prawn fishcakes are zesty and fragrant in equal measure. You could swap the salmon for another meaty fish such as cod.
Freeze ahead:
Prepare to end of step 4. Layer in a freezer-safe container between baking parchment and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Lime and Coriander Fish Cakes
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Stromboli
The whole family will enjoy these rolled pizza breads, crammed full of flavour and oozing with cheesiness. If you're cooking for veggies, omit the mortadella and pepperoni and make sure to use vegetarian mozzarella.
Freeze ahead:
Assemble and cook stromboli, then cool completely. Wrap well individually and freeze up to 1 month.
Recipe: Stromboli
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Rösti-Topped Fish Pie
Use any sustainably sourced fish you fancy in this crispy golden pie.
Freeze ahead:
Prepare to end of step 3, leaving the white sauce and rösti topping to cool completely before assembling. Wrap dish well and freeze for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Rösti-Topped Fish Pie
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Fragrant Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spiced Flatbreads
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/recipes/g38866991/freezer-meals/
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