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Freezer Burritos Recipe

I love burritos, but the frozen ones are so high in salt and chemicals. So I created these. They're great to have on hand for quick dinners or late-night snacks—I've even had them for breakfast! Laura Winemiller - Delta, Pennsylvania

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Freezer Burritos Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/4 cups salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in salsa and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
In a food processor, combine pinto beans and water. Cover and process until almost smooth. Add to beef mixture. Stir in cheese.
Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold ends and sides over filling; roll up. Wrap each burrito in waxed paper and foil. Freeze for up to 1 month.
To use frozen burritos: Remove foil and waxed paper. Place one burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°, turning burrito over once. Let stand for 20 seconds. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 burrito equals 345 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 677 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Freezer Burritos in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p51

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Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by erinmarie78

I've already reviewed this and couldn't figure out a way to update my review - STILL a 5 star recipe, but found out that the filling for these burritos is also an EXCELLENT warm chip dip!!! Now I double this recipe and make 24 burritos for the freezer and still have a little filling left over that we save for dipping, YUM!

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by JessFee

This is a great idea. Makes lunch fast and easy and it is still homemade and fresh. The burritos are really good and my boyfriend and I both enjoy them. ; )

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by kelley1768

This is a great go to late night snack

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by erinmarie78

So delicious! I'm always looking for make-ahead meals I can keep in the freezer, and this one is especially great because it heats up and is ready to eat in about 3 minutes. Thanks for a great recipe!! This one is going into my collection.

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by teresa.rea

These are wonderful!! So easy, and the girls and I make a "super batch" to keep in the freezer for them to reheat for snacks or meals while I'm out of town, so they can have a fast and healthy meal ready in no time!! And they taste great!!!