Recipe adapted from All Recipes
- Carbohydrate 261.819840274968 g
- Cholesterol 213.1884139 mg
- Fat 61.3355902234 g
- Fiber 13.1683997707367 g
- Protein 97.9814911103364 g
- Saturated Fat 23.7547968094029 g
- Serving Size 1 1 (1267g)
- Sodium 312.961032482425 mg
- Sugar 248.651440504231 g
- Trans Fat 8.35028734190252 g
- Calories 1915 calories
Step-by-step
- Freezer directions- dump all ingredients into a labeled freezer bag, seal, mix up, freeze flat. It's as easy as that!
- When you're ready to cook- take the bag out of the freezer the night before and let it defrost in the fridge.
- The next morning dump the bag into the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- If you're going to be longer just add a bit more water so it doesn't dry out.
- Serve with fresh slice green onions and rice. Yum!
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