Freezer Burritos
An easy to make, easy to customize recipe for burritos. Make and store ahead for a convenient after-school or late-night snack.
Servings 12 Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Box Spanish/Mexican Rice
- 1-16 oz. Can Refried Beans
- 3 Tablespoons Mexican Seasoning
- 1-14.5 oz. Tomato Sauce
- 1-14.5 oz. Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Medium Green Pepper
- 1 Medium Onion
- 16 oz. Cheddar Cheese
- 12-16 Burrito Sized Tortillas
Instructions
- Brown ground beef; drain. Cook rice according to directions. Cook onions & peppers until softened.
- Add refried beans, tomato sauce and Mexican seasoning to the ground beef; mix well. Add diced tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
- Remove from heat and set mixture aside. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. When mixture is cooled, heat tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add ingredients to center of tortilla, top with cheese.
- Roll tortillas and place flat on a cookie sheet. (How to Roll Burritos) Place tray of burritos in freezer for an hour to flash freeze.
- Wrap burritos securely in plastic wrap, foil or wax paper. (I prefer plastic wrap.)
- Store burritos in a Ziploc baggie, labelled with date & reheating instructions.
- REHEATING- Frozen: Remove wrapper, wrap in paper towel, microwave for 3 minutes, add 30 seconds for additional burrito. Thawed: Remove wrapper, wrap in paper towel, microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, add 30 seconds for additional burrito.
