These freezer friendly burritos are ideal for just about anyone!
When we decided to be a one income family we had some decisions to make, especially in the financial department. One of my first thoughts was reducing (maybe maximizing is a better word?) our food budget. My husband’s work has an onsite cafeteria ($$$$!) so it was easy to not worry about lunch for him, however once we truly examined our spending we realized $50+ a week on lunch is TOO. MUCH. So knowing my husband and his love of burritos I knew the answer was freezer burritos! Now, my lovely hubby still has the metabolism of a teenager so these 15 burritos last us ONE measly week BUT they save so much money it’s absolutely worth the effort. Plus I know he’s eating real, homemade food. Also I force fresh chopped veggies and fruit on him, I’m not sure if he’s pitching them at work or actually eating them but his lunch box is happily empty each night. I hope these burritos work well for you, whether they are for lunches or quick and easy week night dinners.
Ingredients
- 3lbs ground beef
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pkg taco seasoning (or preferred seasoning)
- 4 16oz cans refried beans
- 15 burrito size tortilla shells
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat, saute onion about 3-4mins, add garlic and saute 1-2 min. Add ground beef, crumbling and cooking until browned, add seasoning, then add refried beans.
Fill each tortilla with ¼ C of the beef & bean mixture and ¼ C rice, plus 3 tbsp (or your preferred amount) shredded cheddar cheese. Fold each burrito with both ends folded inwards.
This mixture will make at least 15 large burritos, probably up to 20 regular size. Wrap each burrito in aluminum foil and freeze inside a zip lock bag.
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