Step 1

Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and "use-by" date.

Step 2

Combine all ingredients (except beef broth) in a gallon-sized plastic freezer bag, adding the beef to the bag last so it's the first ingredient poured into the crockpot.

Step 3

Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.

Step 4

When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or in a bowl of cold water.

Step 5

Add to crockpot with beef broth and cook on "low" setting for 8 hours or until carrots are soft.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and enjoy!