Make-Ahead Burritos

Name: Make-Ahead Burritos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 burritos.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 1 envelope burrito seasoning; 1/2 cup water; 16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips

We have two children who keep us busy, so I love meals I can just pull out of the freezer. The burritos are wrapped individually so it's easy to take out only the number you need. I serve them with canned refried beans and Spanish rice from a boxed mix. —Jennifer Shafer, Durham, North Carolina.

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 envelope burrito seasoning
1/2 cup water
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips

Directions

In a large skillet, combine the meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; top with a cheese strip. Fold edge of tortilla nearest filling over to cover. Fold ends of tortilla over filling and roll up. Wrap individually in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 345 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

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indigo4
Jan 9, 2015
Very appealing recipe. The burrito mix is delicious and makes enough to feed a family. It's got a kick, even with the mild salsa that I used!
ojc0806
Jul 3, 2013
I used ground beef and wrapped them in wax paper first to prevent the foil from sticking. Removed from both foil and wax paper wrapped in paper towel and microwaved for 2 minutes for a quick and easy meal.
Hayley2003
Nov 7, 2012
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2princesses2love
May 30, 2012
This recipe is so easy & good. It's nice to be able to pull a quick lunch or dinner out of the freezer when I'm short on time.
DaphneHope
Sep 26, 2011
So easy, makes a lot, and very yummy!
jennerlynn03
Mar 13, 2011
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matteliz
Mar 12, 2010
Simple, cheap, and good! I omitted the burrito seasoning and chilies, just using chicken, salsa, and beans.
KingGeld
Aug 1, 2009
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mlandis16
Mar 2, 2009
these were great to be able to take out quickly when you need them!
angus16
Mar 2, 2009
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