Frozen for the future

Make breadcrumbs from extra or stale bread. Put it in resealable freezer bags or containers with lids; label and date. Freeze up to 3 months.
Cut uncooked meat and poultry into cubes or slices. Arrange in a single layer on a foil-lined baking pan or cookie sheet; freeze. Remove from baking pan. Place in resealable freezer bags; label and date. Freeze up to 6 months. Use in casseroles, skillet meals, soups, stews and stir-fries.
Make extra uncooked hamburger patties. Place waxed paper between each patty, then wrap tightly; label and date. Freeze up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking.
Cook ground beef; drain. Place in resealable freezer bags; label and date. Freeze up to 3 months. Use in casseroles, chilies, skillet meals, sloppy joes, soups, spaghetti or tacos.
Chop bell peppers, carrots, celery and onions. Arrange in a single layer on a foil-lined baking pan or cookie sheet; freeze. Remove from baking pan. Place in resealable freezer bags; label and date. Freeze up to 1 month. Use in casseroles, skillet meals, soups, stews and stir-fries.