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Beef Dump Recipes

Beef Dump Recipes…assemble 10 meals for your family in just one hour!

By Sharla Kostelyk

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Dump recipes are the easiest and fastest way to stock your freezer full of meals. I’ve been making them for about a decade and though the name may not sound that appealing, it speaks to how fast these really are to make. Most of my dump recipes can be cooked in the crockpot, saving even more time.

When I wrote about my Chicken Dump Recipes, the response from busy women (and men) everywhere was overwhelming! They loved the ease of the system, but the resounding feedback was: more recipes! I have been working since then to create a book of Beef Dump Recipes for you. It contains 6 meal plans of 5 recipes each which include shopping lists for each plan and printable labels for each recipe. Beef Dump Recipes. Assemble 10 meals in one hour that can go from the freezer to the crock pot and can be made gluten free.These beef dump recipes are easy to throw together and perfect for freezing. Freezer meals make a lovely gift for friends who are going through an illness or loss or adding to their family through birth or adoption. By doubling these recipes, you are able to assemble ten meals in just one hour! (note that this does not include the time to brown the beef)

The key to successful beef dump meals is to have all your ingredients out before you start assembling. This will save you time and as a result, you won’t have to run out to the store to pick up a missing ingredient!

Steps to making Beef Dump Meals:

  1. Brown the beef. This can be done the day before and kept in the fridge until you are ready to use it. If you like, season the beef with a bit of salt and pepper while browning.
  2. Get out all ingredients.
  3. Label resealable freezer bags (you can use a permanent marker or print labels to stick on) with the name and cooking instructions.
  4.  Prop the bottom of the bags flat and fold the top over, allowing them to stay open.
  5. Add browned ground beef into each bag.
  6. Once the meat is in all of the bags, dump the ingredients for the recipe into the bag.
  7. When all the ingredients are in each bag, remove the excess air, seal the bags, lay flat, and freeze.

Beef Dump Recipes. Assemble 10 meals in one hour that can go from the freezer to the crock pot and can be made gluten free.Below is a sample meal plan which uses ground beef for all of the recipes. Don’t forget to brown the beef before you start assembling. You can find the shopping list, labels, and other meal plans including those using other cuts of beef in the Beef Dump Recipes book.

Beef Hash

  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 500 grams frozen hash browns*
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix**
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • dash pepper

*This amount is the equivalent of half a 1 kg bag, so if you are making two of these recipes at once, buy one large bag and split it between the two meals. **I use an MSG-free, gluten-free dry onion soup mix.

Cooking instructions: Thaw. Bake at 350° for one hour, topping with grated cheese the last 10 minutes if desired or in the crockpot on low for 2-4 hours, topping with cheese the last 20 minutes if desired.

Taco Soup

  • 1 1/2 lb. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2x 14 oz. cans chili style beans
  • 1x 12 oz. can kernel corn, drained
  • 1x 14 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 14 oz. salsa
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp. taco seasoning*

* store-bought taco seasoning can contain gluten, so I make my own.

Cooking instructions: Thaw. Heat in a large pot on stovetop on medium heat until the desired temperature or cook in the crockpot on low for 3-4 hours.

Sloppy Joes

  • 1 1/2 lb. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 14 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce*
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • dash pepper

*Be sure to use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if wanting this to be gluten-free.

Cooking instructions: Thaw. Heat in a pot on the stovetop over medium until desired heat is achieved or cook in slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours. Serve on bun halves. Beef Dump square

Spaghetti Sauce

  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2x 14 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1x 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
  • 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. melted honey or sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • dash pepper

Cooking instructions: Thaw. Heat in a pot on the stovetop over medium until desired heat is achieved or cook in crockpot on low for 2-4 hours. Serve over pasta or gluten-free noodles.

Chili

  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 19 oz. can kidney beans with liquid
  • 14 oz. can chili style beans with liquid
  • 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • dash pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup (this is my secret ingredient!)

Cooking instructions: Thaw. Heat in a large pot over medium until the desired temperature is reached or cook in crockpot on low for 3-5 hours.

Additional Notes:

  • Provided that you plan the meals by common ingredients, it will save you even more money.
  • All recipes can be made gluten-free by following the notes indicated.
  • I heard from a reader who suggested using slow cooker liners. I had never heard of them, but it saves even more time because it eliminates the cleanup of the crockpot.
  • Don’t forget to check out the Chicken Dump Recipes for even more options!

To get the recipes listed here along with free printable labels and a shopping list, sign up for our emails.

Be sure to check out my Beef Dump Recipes book which includes 30 recipes divided into 5 plans plus one bonus recipe. Each plan comes with printable grocery lists and printable labels. Read the list of included recipes. You can also purchase both the Beef Dump Recipes and Chicken Dump Recipes together for more meal options and savings!

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Beef Hash
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, hash
Servings: 6
: 326 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 500 grams frozen hash browns*
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix**
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • dash pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Add browned ground beef, frozen hash browns, onion, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, and pepper to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air and seal.

  2. Place the shredded cheese in a medium resealable freezer bag and seal. Staple the bags together above the seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw. Bake at 350° for one hour, topping with grated cheese the last 10 minutes if desired or in the crockpot on low for 2-4 hours, topping with cheese the last 20 minutes if desired.

Recipe Notes

*This amount is the equivalent of half a 1 kg bag, so if you are making two of these recipes at once, buy one large bag and split it between the two meals. **I use an MSG-free, gluten-free dry onion soup mix.

bowl of soup with beef, corn, beans, and tomato
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Taco Soup
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: soup, taco
Servings: 6
: 387 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cans 14 oz. chili style beans
  • 1 can 12 oz. kernel corn drained
  • 1 can 14 oz. tomato sauce
  • 14 oz. salsa
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp. taco seasoning*
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Heat in a large pot on stovetop on medium heat until the desired temperature or cook in the crockpot on low for 3-4 hours.

Recipe Notes

*store-bought taco seasoning can contain gluten, so I make my own.

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Sloppy Joes
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, sloppy joes
Servings: 6
: 304 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 14 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce*
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • dash pepper
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Add all ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw. Heat in a pot on the stovetop over medium until desired heat is achieved or cook in slow-cooker on low for 2-3 hours. Serve on bun halves.

Recipe Notes

*Be sure to use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce if wanting this to be gluten-free.

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Spaghetti Sauce
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: sauce, spaghetti
Servings: 6
: 264 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cans 14 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 can 5 1/2 oz. tomato paste
  • 14 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • 1 tsp. melted honey or sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • dash pepper
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Add all ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Heat in a pot on the stovetop over medium until desired heat is achieved or cook in crockpot on low for 2-4 hours.

  3. Serve over pasta or gluten-free noodles.

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Chili
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, chili
Servings: 6
: 235 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs. browned ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 19 oz kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 can 14 oz chili style beans with liquid
  • 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 5 1/2 oz tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • dash pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup (this is my secret ingredient!)
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Add all ingredients to a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Heat in a large pot over medium until the desired temperature is reached or cook in crockpot on low for 3-5 hours.

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From Freezer to Crockpot (and Gluten Free!)

Save time and money with these recipes (+ they're gluten free!)

By Sharla Kostelyk

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Making freezer meals saves you money and using your crockpot saves time. Combine the two for the best savings of all!

Save time and money with these recipes (and they're gluten free!) #freezermeals #glutenfree

I’m a big fan of freezer meals. They save money, time and best of all, eliminate that daily quandary of figuring out what to make for supper. If you are new to making freezer meals, you can learn how to easily plan, prepare and execute making freezer meals for an entire month (or two) in just one day or for a week in just one hour (click this link —>Freezer Meals 101).

I’m also a fan of my crockpot. With 7 kids, anything that makes life easier is good in my books! It is so nice to come home after doing appointments all day to walk in the door to smell supper cooking.

Combining freezer meals and my crockpot is the ultimate in time management for me. When making freezer meals, I always make at least half of the recipes ones that are compatible with crockpot cooking.

If you are looking specifically for the meals to be gluten-free, I have a guide for converting freezer meal recipes to gluten-free freezer meals.

12 freezer meal recipes for the crockpot:

Crockpot Chicken Recipes:

Sweet and Sour Chicken (gluten-free) This freezer to crockpot meal from The Nourishing Home looks delectable!

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Chicken Tacos (gluten-free if gluten-free taco seasoning is used or made) This recipe from Sidetracked Sarah is made even easier because she uses rotisserie chicken.

Chicken Tacos

Hawaiian Chicken (gluten-free if gluten-free soy sauce is used) This dump in a bag, freeze, thaw, and throw in the crockpot meal from Meet Penny is great for a busy day.

Hawaiian Chicken Crockpot Freezer Meal

Better Than It Sounds Prune and Olive Chicken (gluten-free)

Better Than it Sounds Prune & Olive Chicken - yes, really!Crockpot Soup Recipes:

Vegetable Pesto Minestrone (gluten-free) This minestrone soup has a very unique flavor from the pesto and from the wine. Delicious!

Vegetable Pesto Minestrone (Gluten Free Freezer Meal Series at The Chaos and The Clutter)Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup (gluten-free) This recipe from Meet Penny sounds delicious and is chock full of healthy ingredients.

Stuffed Bell Pepper SoupBeef Vegetable Soup from Sidetracked Sarah (gluten-free)

beef vegetable soup

Crockpot Beef Recipes:

Sloppy Joes (gluten-free) Sloppy Joes are such a comfort meal in our house, especially in wintertime.

Sloppy Joes (Gluten Free Freezer Meal Series at The Chaos and The Clutter)Mexican Casserole (gluten-free if gluten-free taco seasoning is used or made) This family meal is from Sidetracked Sarah and can go from the freezer to a skillet or to the crockpot.

Mexican CasseroleFrench Stew (gluten-free if gluten-free bread crumbs are substituted) Sidetracked Sarah’s husband loves this meal. Maybe yours will too!

French Stew

Other Freezer Meal Recipes:

Pork & Peppers Crock Pot Bag (gluten-free if gluten-free Worcestershire sauce is used) Another simple weeknight meal from Meet Penny.

Pork & Peppers Crock Pot Meal

Cuban Black Beans (gluten-free) This is an inexpensive family meal from Frugal Family Favourites.

Cuban Black BeansMake 10 meals in one hour using the system in my Chicken and Beef Dump Recipes books or try out my Gluten-Free Freezer Meal Menu Plan.

 

 

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Beef and Corn Casserole (Gluten Free Freezer Meal)

Gluten Free Beef and Corn Casserole Freezer Meal

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This comfort food meal is perfect for cold winter days. Beef and corn casserole was first introduced to me by my friend Tyler and she helped me figure out how to make it gluten-free because she and I both have kids that are on gluten-free diets. This freezes well and is a fairly well-balanced meal. It is also extremely kid-friendly.

Gluten Free Beef and Corn Casserole Freezer Meal #beefcasserole #freezermeal #chaosandtheclutterrecipe #glutenfree #makeaheadBeef and Corn Casserole Recipe:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 12 oz. can kernel corn, drained
  • 20 – 24 oz. tomato soup – this can be creamy tomato soup that is gluten-free or gluten-free condensed tomato soup
  • 1 Tbsp. ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked gluten-free noodles*
  • 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese

*I prefer Tinkyada pasta to the other brands of gluten-free pasta I’ve tried as I find it has a better texture and doesn’t get mushy. For this, I used Tinkyada brown rice penne.

Brown the ground beef until no longer pink, adding the onion about halfway through cooking time. Put cooked meat mixture, corn, soup, ketchup, and seasoning in a bowl and mix.

Cook noodles (al dente). Drain. Mix into the other ingredients. Put the whole thing into a large resealable freezer bag. Remove excess air and seal.

Put the grated cheese into a medium resealable freezer bag and seal. Staple it to the top of the other bag, being sure to staple above the seals on both bags. Lay flat and freeze.

On cooking day, thaw the bag, carefully remove the staples and throw staples away. Pour casserole into a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes, covered. Uncover for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

This recipe is part of my 10 Days of Gluten-Free Freezer Meals series. You may also be interested in following my Gluten-Free Recipes or Freezer Meals Pinterest Boards.

Gluten Free Beef and Corn Casserole Freezer Meal
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Beef and Corn Casserole
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef, casserole
Servings: 6
: 629 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 12 oz can of kernel corn drained
  • 20-24 oz tomato soup
  • 1 Tbsp ketchup
  • 2 cups gluten-free noodles cooked
  • 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Brown beef, adding onion about half way through

  2. Add corn, soup, ketchup and seasoning to the beef

  3. Cook noodles (al dente), drain and mix in with other ingredients

  4. Put everything into a resealable bag, remove excess air, and seal

  5. Grate cheese and seal in a bag, then staple it to the top of the other bag

For the day of cooking:
  1. Carefully remove staples and thaw ingredients

  2. Pour casserole into an oven-safe dish and sprinkle cheese on top

  3. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes, covered

  4. Uncover for the last 10 minutes of cooking

Recipe Notes

I prefer Tinkyada past to other brands of gluten-free varieties.

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