Description
Frozen burritos are a quick and easy meal option, perfect for busy days. Packed with flavorful fillings like beans, cheese, meats, and veggies, they offer the convenience of being made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment. This recipe shows how to make and store frozen burritos for ultimate freshness.
Ingredients
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken over medium heat until browned. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and spices (cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper). Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Assemble the burritos: Warm the flour tortillas slightly in a dry skillet to make them more pliable. Place 1/8 of the filling in the center of each tortilla. Add beans, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream and salsa.
- Wrap the burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly.
- Freeze the burritos: Wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag or airtight container.
- Reheat the burritos: To reheat, remove the wrapping and microwave or bake until heated through.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with different proteins (like tofu) or add other vegetables like corn or spinach.
- Make sure the burritos are tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
- Burritos can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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