Freezer Burritos
Flour tortillas filled with beans, rice, cheese and salsa, wrapped in foil and frozen, then reheated from frozen. Eight burritos in 30 minutes.
What Goes With It
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Extra salsa
- Green salad
Making Freezer Burritos, Step by Step
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Mix the beans, rice, cheddar, salsa, cumin and salt.
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Warm the tortillas for 10 seconds each. Spoon filling down the middle of each, fold in the sides and roll tightly.
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Wrap each burrito in foil and freeze on a tray. To eat, unwrap and reheat from frozen until steaming hot.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Keep the filling dry and thick.
Warm the tortillas so they do not crack.
Wrap each one individually.
Reheat until hot in the middle.
Keeping What's Left
Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen until steaming hot.
Freezer Burritos: Your Questions Answered
How long does Freezer Burritos take to make?
About 30 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 8.
What are the key tips for making Freezer Burritos?
Keep the filling dry and thick. Warm the tortillas so they do not crack. Wrap each one individually. Reheat until hot in the middle.
What should I serve with Freezer Burritos?
Guacamole; Sour cream; Extra salsa; Green salad.
Can Freezer Burritos be made ahead or frozen?
Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen until steaming hot.
Is Freezer Burritos suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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