3 x Dump Bags Dinners

Recipe by: Lou Robbie

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

120 mins

Portions

4

Make busy weeknights easier with these 3 simple slow cooker dump bag recipes – Chicken Fajitas, Asian-Style Beef and Pulled Pork. Prep ahead, freeze and simply defrost and tip into the slow cooker for an easy family dinner when you need it most. Perfect for meal prep and busy family life.

Can be cooked in the slow cooker or casserole in the oven see method for details.

Do it the prepa way

Prep

Cook

Store

Repeat

Ingredients

1. Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Add to the bag:

600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp mild chilli powder
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper

2. Sticky Asian-Style Beef

Add to the bag:

600g stewing beef, cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
100ml beef stock

To finish:

1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp cold water
Sliced spring onions and sesame seeds, optional

3. BBQ Pulled Pork

Add to the bag:

700g pork loin chops
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
120g BBQ sauce
1½ tbsp tomato purée
1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
50ml chicken stock

Method

To each of the dump bags prep: Label the food bag, then add the meat, veg, mix the marinade and add it to your Prepa food bag. Seal well, massage everything together and freeze flat.

For the chicken/beef/pork - To cook: Defrost completely overnight in the fridge. Tip into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the meat is completely cooked and tender.

*Slow cooker appliances vary, as do the timings.

OVEN: Can also be cooked in a casserole dish in the oven 160ºc fan 2-3 hours.

Next steps:

For the Chicken:

Shred the chicken with two forks and stir it back through the peppers and cooking juices.

Serve with: warm wraps, grated cheese, avocado, yoghurt or sour cream, salsa and an extra squeeze of lime.

For the Sticky Beef:

Mix the cornflour with the cold water. Stir it into the sauce and cook on High for another 15–20 minutes, until glossy and thickened.

Serve with rice and steamed broccoli, topped with spring onions and sesame seeds.

For the BBQ Pulled Pork

Lift the pork onto a board and shred with two forks. Skim off any excess fat from the sauce, then return the pork to the slow cooker and mix through the sauce.

Serve in buns with slaw, stuff into wraps or use for loaded baked potatoes.

The prepa method

How to Make This Meal Work for You

1. Prep

Choose to make these 3 easy slow cooker dinners for the week and add all the ingredients to your shopping list. A little planning now means you could have three dinners already sorted for those busy days.

2. Cook

Prep all 3 dump bags at the same time. Chop your ingredients, add everything straight into your Prepa 2.5L Reusable Food Bags, seal well and give them a little mix.

3. Store

Label each bag with the recipe name and cooking instructions, then freeze flat to save space. When you’re ready to cook, defrost overnight in the fridge, tip into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Dinner sorted! 💚

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