Freezer Hot Pot Packs
Freezer Hot Pot Packs
Ingredients
For the Hot Pot Packs
- 8 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef, such as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu cut
- 8 ounces leafy greens, such as spinach or napa cabbage, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 block firm tofu, 14-ounce, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
For Cooking (per 2-serving pack)
- 4 cups hot pot broth, your preferred flavor
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste
- 1 garlic, clove, minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients for the hot pot packs. Trim and separate the enoki mushrooms. Wash and roughly chop the leafy greens. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Set up four large freezer-safe Ziploc bags. If available, use bag holder stands to keep the bags open and upright for easier filling.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Divide the enoki mushrooms evenly among the four bags, placing them at the bottom.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Divide the thinly sliced beef evenly among the bags, arranging it on top of the mushrooms.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the chopped leafy greens, cauliflower florets, and tofu cubes, dividing them evenly among the four bags.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Carefully seal each Ziploc bag, pressing out as much air as possible before fully closing. This helps prevent freezer burn. Label each bag with the contents and date. Place the packed bags flat in the freezer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
When ready to cook, remove one frozen hot pot pack from the freezer. In a medium to large pot, combine 4 cups of hot pot broth with soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional minced garlic and grated ginger. Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Carefully add the entire frozen contents of one hot pot pack directly into the simmering broth. Cover the pot with a lid.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until all ingredients are heated through and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness. Stir gently once or twice during cooking to ensure even heating.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Serve immediately in bowls. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Freezer Hot Pot Packs
For the Hot Pot Packs
- 8 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef, such as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu cut
- 8 ounces leafy greens, such as spinach or napa cabbage, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 block firm tofu, 14-ounce, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
For Cooking (per 2-serving pack)
- 4 cups hot pot broth, your preferred flavor
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste
- 1 garlic, clove, minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients for the hot pot packs. Trim and separate the enoki mushrooms. Wash and roughly chop the leafy greens. Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Set up four large freezer-safe Ziploc bags. If available, use bag holder stands to keep the bags open and upright for easier filling.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Divide the enoki mushrooms evenly among the four bags, placing them at the bottom.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Divide the thinly sliced beef evenly among the bags, arranging it on top of the mushrooms.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the chopped leafy greens, cauliflower florets, and tofu cubes, dividing them evenly among the four bags.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Carefully seal each Ziploc bag, pressing out as much air as possible before fully closing. This helps prevent freezer burn. Label each bag with the contents and date. Place the packed bags flat in the freezer.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
When ready to cook, remove one frozen hot pot pack from the freezer. In a medium to large pot, combine 4 cups of hot pot broth with soy sauce, sesame oil, and optional minced garlic and grated ginger. Bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Carefully add the entire frozen contents of one hot pot pack directly into the simmering broth. Cover the pot with a lid.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until all ingredients are heated through and the beef is cooked to your desired doneness. Stir gently once or twice during cooking to ensure even heating.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Serve immediately in bowls. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min