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Menu Planning Monday Feb 4-10 and Frozen Mirepoix

mirepoixHow to Freeze Mirepoix I froze my  Mirepoix (onions, carrots and celery)   so I have my starter for the week. I am excited to use it.  I made enough for 4 uses.   My fish last week turned out amazing.. cant wait to share the post in a few days.

Here is how I did the Ready to use frozen Mirepoix.

  • 6 onions
  • 2 lb of carrots
  • 1 head of celery
  • salt
  • 2 tbls oil or butter
  1. Dice Onions and start saute in large pot with oil/salt on low
  2. while onions are cooking peel carrots and dice  ( I prefer a whole carrot to mini ready to eat carrots)  add to onions
  3. Then clean celery dice and add to carrot onion mixture.  salt
  4. Cook stiring till carrot are tender (not mushy)
  5. Remove from pot in large pot to large bowl allow to cool.
  6. Place cooled Mirepoix 7-8 cups in a gallon freezer zip lock (you can use quart size bags -2 cups per Bag)(I was out of quart and prefer to use less plastic)mirepoix celery,carrots,onions
  7. Place on a large cookie sheet, laying bag flat, Using back of knife press into bags to create separate sections.
  8. Freeze.. checking to make sure sections stay separated during freezing process.
  9. Now ready to use simple break off a sections and place in pan for cooking.  should speed up your cooking time.celery,carrots,onions or mirepoix

What to use MirePoix for:  stews, soups, casserole, any thing where you want a great flavor base  with out the time.steps to freeze mirepoix

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My menu plan for the week

Monday:  Chicken fingers and white cream sauce  pasta

Tues: Leftover Superbowl my award winning Chili

Wednesday: Lemon chicken noodle soup using my Mirepoix

Thurs: Pork Chops with orange glaze

Friday: Pizza

Saturday: something with beef..

Have a Great Week.

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13 thoughts on “Menu Planning Monday Feb 4-10 and Frozen Mirepoix”

  1. Loved the frozen mirepoix tip! Always looking for quick cooking strategies, and this is awesome! I always use this base of veggies to flavor everything from soups to chicken and dumplings.

  2. Genius! My family calls this the “holy trinity” of cooking… and I use it all the time! I am going to have to do this on my next cooking day!

  3. Fantastic! I feel like this is a trio that we ALWAYS use. This is a great way to get it started and save some time during the week. Thanks!

  4. Thanks for a great idea! I usually buy the readymade stuff, but it’s a nice idea to make your own to have on hand. Depending on the comparative costs – it could even save money! : )

    1. I never even thought about making and storing the mirepoix when the vegs are about to expire.. great idea to add. .. I usually wait till I get rubber celery and chuck it.

  5. What a great idea. I especially love this to have an easy go to for soup starters. Nothing like making your crock pot soup even easier and quicker on a busy morning!

    1. Crock pot soups that is another great way to use it. Next time I am going to dbl the patch more.. So I can only cut onion once.. I had onion tears for an hour.

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