Freezer Burritos Food

FREEZER BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumbling meat; 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 1 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.

FREEZER BURRITOS

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chili powder; cook 30 seconds. Add chiles; cook 1 minute. Add beans and liquid, season with salt and pepper, and cook, mashing with a potato masher or the back of a spoon, until liquid is reduced and thickened, and some beans are mashed and some are whole, about 2 minutes.
• Layer each tortilla with 1/3 cup bean mixture, followed by 1/4 cup each rice; cheese; meat, tofu, or vegetables; and greens. Fold in edges, then roll up into a tight package. Wrap each in plastic wrap, then freeze in a single layer. Transfer to freezer bags and store in freezer up to 3 months.
• To serve, defrost and heat through burritos in a microwave, flipping once, 2 minutes (or in a 350-degree oven, wrapped in foil, 25 minutes). Heat a little oil in a medium nonstick skillet; add reheated burrito. Cook until crisp and browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

FREEZER BACON EGG AND CHEESE BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a skillet, fry bacon pieces until crisp; remove to paper towels.
• Drain, reserving 1- 2 tablespoons drippings.
• Beat eggs, salt and pepper and cook in reserved drippings.
• Add green onions just before eggs are done.
• Add bacon and remove from heat.
• Place about 1/2 cup of mixture down the center of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and place seam side down on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam or lined with parchment paper.
• Freeze overnight or until solid.
• Wrap each in waxed paper and then in aluminum foil and package in freezer bags.
• Store in freezer for up to 1 month.
• TO USE FROZEN BURRITOS:.
• Remove foil.
• Place waxed paper-wrapped burritos on a microwave-safe plate.
• Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Let stand for 20 seconds and add sour cream and salsa to taste.

BREAKFAST BURRITOS FOR THE FREEZER

Steps:

• Cook and drain the bacon and sausage.
• Crumble the bacon.
• Set aside.
• Leave a small amount of grease in the pan, and cook the potatoes.
• Be sure the potatoes are comepltely cooked, and properly browned--the texture is funny if you don't.
• Combine eggs and green chilies.
• Add the eggs and green chilies to the potatoes, and stir.
• When eggs are almost done, add the meats, and continue to cook, until eggs are no longer shiny.
• Add cheese, and remove from heat.
• Stir to combine.
• Spread out tortillas on counter.
• Spoon the suficient amount of egg mixture on top of tortilla, top with salsa, and roll up, burrito style.
• Wrap each individually in waxed paper, then place as many as will fit in a ziploc bag (I usually get 6-8 in a bag) Freeze.
• To reheat, leave in waxed paper and set on plate.
• Microwave 3 minutes.
• Let sit one minute, then unwrap and eat.

BEAN & CHEESE FREEZER BURRITOS

Steps:

• Prepare rice as directed on package; mix with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Spread 1 tortilla with 3 Tbsp. beans. Spoon 1/4 cup rice mixture onto tortilla; top with 1/4 cup each of the spinach and cheese. Fold in opposite sides of tortilla, then roll up, burrito style. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Wrap burritos individually in foil. Place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Freeze up to 3 months.
• Remove foil from 1 burrito just before serving; wrap in paper towel. Place on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until heated through, turning after 1 min. Serve with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining salsa. Repeat with remaining burritos as needed.