Label 2 one-gallon freezer bags.

After chopping, evenly divide all ingredients into the two bags and lay flat in the freezer.

Day of cooking: Pull one bag from the freezer and lay it on the counter for several minutes to slightly thaw. Peel away the bag, dump the contents into your slow cooker along with ½ cup of filtered water, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until fully cooked.

Remember each slow cooker is different, so the first time you make a recipe, really watch it closely so you don’t over or under cook the dish.

Serve with broccoli sautéed in butter. I cook frozen broccoli this way - no need to thaw, just dump frozen broccoli into a hot pan with hot butter and it is delicious.