My Amish Neighbor Shared This Recipe… and Now I Make It in Big Batches to Freeze for Later! 🍲🤍

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My Amish Neighbor Shared This Recipe… and Now I Make It in Big Batches to Freeze for Later! 🍲🤍

There are some recipes that stay with you forever — not because they’re fancy or complicated, but because they come with a story, a feeling, and a kind of quiet comfort you can’t find anywhere else. This one is exactly that. My Amish neighbor handed me this recipe years ago, and from the very first time I made it, I knew it was something special. It’s hearty, simple, uses basic pantry ingredients, and tastes even better the next day.

Now I make it in big batches, portion it out, and freeze it so I can pull out a homemade meal anytime — especially on those days when life is busy, the weather is chilly, or I just need something warm and nourishing without spending hours in the kitchen.

What I love most about old-fashioned Amish recipes is that they’re made from scratch, rely on real ingredients, and are created with love. No shortcuts, no complicated steps — just honest food that fills your home with the coziest smell and your belly with pure comfort.

Why This Recipe Is Worth Making (and Freezing!)

✔ Budget-friendly – made with simple ingredients you already have
✔ Perfect for meal prep – freezes beautifully
✔ Family-approved – kids, husbands, guests… everyone loves it
✔ Tastes even better the next day
✔ A true Amish-style comfort meal

There’s something so satisfying about opening your freezer and knowing you’ve got wholesome, homemade meals ready to go. It makes busy nights easier, saves money, and honestly makes you feel like you’ve got your life together just a little more than you actually do!

The Recipe (Amish-Style Comfort Meal)

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)

1 onion, diced

2 cups potatoes, peeled & cubed

2 carrots, sliced

1 cup frozen peas

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup beef broth

Salt, pepper, garlic powder

Optional: shredded cheddar on top

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the ground beef and onion until browned.
  2. Add potatoes, carrots, broth, and seasoning. Simmer until veggies are soft.
  3. Stir in cream of mushroom and peas. Cook until creamy.
  4. Top with cheese if you like!
  5. Let cool, portion into containers, and freeze — it reheats perfectly.

Freezer Tip:

This dish freezes like a dream. When you’re ready to enjoy, just thaw overnight and warm it on the stove. Add a splash of broth or cream if you want it extra silky.

Final Thoughts

It’s funny how a simple recipe from a neighbor can become a family staple for years. I’m truly grateful she shared it with me because now it’s one of my go-to meals — especially when I want something comforting, homemade, and easy.

If you try it, let me know how it turns out… and don’t forget to SAVE this post so you don’t lose the recipe!

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