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Easy Make Ahead Freezer Beef And Bean Burritos
Recipe: #2051
November 05, 2011
Categories: Ground Beef, Onions, Peppers, Mexican, Southwest Cinco de Mayo, July 4th, Oven Bake, Beef Dinner, Mexican Dinner, Ground Beef Dinner, more
"I make these every couple of months to keep on hand in the freezer. Inexpensive, easy and quick to make. But, the best part is - remove from the freezer, place in the microwave and 5 minutes later you have a couple of burritos for dinner. Or thaw 6-8 of them, put in a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes to feed a family of 4. And, what is nice with this recipe is you can add your favorite fillings. I happen to like beef, beans, and green chilies; but corn, cheese, olives, even rice are all options. For a single burrito, I reheat 2-3 minutes on medium low in the microwave, flip and another 1 minute on medium low. Then top with salsa, cheese and cook on medium high to high for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with black olives, sour cream and serve over a bed of chopped lettuce. A great quick meal! Note: This is also good with all beans and rice for more vegetarian, diced chicken, turkey and even ham or seafood."
Original is 9 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (138.7 g)
- Calories 227.5
- Total Fat - 7.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.3 g
- Cholesterol - 22.4 mg
- Sodium - 379.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 28.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.9 g
- Sugars - 4.3 g
- Protein - 11.2 g
- Calcium - 71.1 mg
- Iron - 2.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 7.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Filling ... To a medium non-stick sauce pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add in the onion and cook 1 minute; then the beef, taco seasoning, and green chilies. Cook stirring often, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Then add in the beans and check for seasoning. You can add salt, pepper or more taco seasoning depending on your taste. Cook just a minute until reheated.
Step 2
Tortillas ... Add 4 tortillas stacked up on a damp paper towel and wrap. Microwave 15-20 seconds on medium heat, flip and cook 10 more seconds on medium. Remove and set to the side. They should be WARM not HOT. Do 2 batches so they warm up, stacking 8 at one time is too many and will not heat properly.
Step 3
Fill ... Fill each tortilla with the meat and bean mixture. Roll one end over and then fold in each of the sides and continue to roll like a WRAP Sandwich. Set to the side. Finish all the tortillas. Depending on how full you stuff the burittos, you will make between 6-10 tortillas.
Step 4
Wrap ... I use parchment paper. Wrap each tortillas in parchment paper and freeze in a ziplock bag. I can fit approximately 4 burritos per bag. That way you can take out as many as you want each time.
Step 5
Reheating ... Right out of the freezer on the tortilla to a paper or microwave plate. Two (2)-3 minutes on medium low, then flip and cook for another minute. Top with salsa, cheese and cook another 1-2 minutes on medium high to high until the salsa is warm and the cheese is melted. You can also thaw ahead of time and then just 2-3 minutes is plenty in the microwave. Or add thawed burritos to a greased casserole dish and top with salsa or enchilada sauce, top with cheese and bake 30 minutes covered at 350 degrees.
Step 6
Serve and Garnish ... I love to serve these individually over a bed of chopped lettuce and top with black sliced olives and sour cream. Even a squeeze of lime is a nice touch. ENJOY!
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the refried beans, be sure to check the label and choose a low-fat or fat-free variety.
- For a vegetarian option, use all beans and rice instead of ground beef.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey - Turkey is a leaner option than beef, and provides a healthier alternative that still contains the same amount of protein.
- Substitute refried beans with black beans - Black beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and they provide a different flavor than the traditional refried beans.
Vegetarian Variation To make a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, 1 (15 ounce) can of corn, and 1 (4 ounce) can of diced green chilies. Heat the beans, corn, and chilies in a medium non-stick saucepan. Add in the onion and cook 1 minute; then check for seasoning. You can add salt, pepper or more taco seasoning depending
Mexican Rice: Mexican Rice is a delicious side dish to serve with burritos. It is made with long grain white rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, cumin, and chicken broth. The rice is cooked until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy. It can be served as is, or dressed up with fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeno peppers.
FAQ
Q: What type of tortillas should I use?
A: For this recipe, use 8-10 inch flour tortillas.
Q: How long do I need to reheat the burritos?
A: If you are reheating from frozen, microwave 2-3 minutes on medium low,
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Fun Fact 1: Burritos are believed to have originated from the Mexican-American community in Texas in the early 1900s.
Fun Fact 2: Burritos were popularized in the United States by celebrity chef and TV host, Rachael Ray, who featured the dish on her show in 2006.