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Originating from Mexican cuisine, burritos are a staple that has found a home in American meal prep culture. Traditionally filled with meats and beans, they are now often customized with various fillings to suit personal tastes. Freezer burritos are a convenient option for busy lifestyles, allowing for quick meals that retain the comfort of homemade food. Today, they are enjoyed in many variations across the globe, often reflecting local ingredients and preferences.

Ingredients

  • flour tortillas
  • black beans
  • rice
  • cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • corn
  • bell peppers
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. 5Add black beans and corn; stir to combine and heat through.
  6. 6Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. 7In a large bowl, combine rice, bean mixture, cilantro, and lime juice; mix well.
  8. 8Lay a tortilla flat and spoon filling onto the center.
  9. 9Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a burrito; repeat with remaining tortillas.
  10. 10Wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag.
  11. 11Label and date the bag; freeze for up to 3 months.
  12. 12To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Ingredient Alternatives

sour cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

flour tortillas

Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often cheaper and gluten-free.

black beans

Healthier: pinto beans

Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

Techniques

sautéingmixingwrapping

Equipment

large skilletmixing bowlmeasuring cupsspatulafreezer-safe bags
🌶️🌶️🌶️Mediummilkwheat

Also Known As

BurritosMeal Prep Burritos

Recipe Information

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Freezer Burritos

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexican cuisine, burritos are a staple that has found a home in American meal prep culture. Traditionally filled with meats and beans, they are now often customized with various fillings to suit personal tastes. Freezer burritos are a convenient option for busy lifestyles, allowing for quick meals that retain the comfort of homemade food. Today, they are enjoyed in many variations across the globe, often reflecting local ingredients and preferences.

MexicanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
flour tortillas
black beans
rice
cheddar cheese
sour cream
corn
bell peppers
onion
garlic
cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
cilantro
lime
olive oil

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often cheaper and gluten-free.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

1

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3

Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5

Add black beans and corn; stir to combine and heat through.

6

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

7

In a large bowl, combine rice, bean mixture, cilantro, and lime juice; mix well.

8

Lay a tortilla flat and spoon filling onto the center.

9

Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a burrito; repeat with remaining tortillas.

10

Wrap each burrito in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag.

11

Label and date the bag; freeze for up to 3 months.

12

To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingwrapping

Equipment Needed

large skilletmixing bowlmeasuring cupsspatulafreezer-safe bags

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

BurritosMeal Prep Burritos

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