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Ladle up a bowlful of goodness with an amazing Crock Pot Chili con Carne topped with Cheddar Scallion Biscuits. Bonus: A smart tip in the recipe's video ensures one less pot to clean up after dinner.

Cut the veggies, meat, and whatever else you need for crock pot meals for the entire week. Put each meal in a freezer bag and label it. For example, say you are making beef stew on Monday.