Best Freezer Burritos Recipes

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.

BEAN AND RICE BURRITOS (FREEZER MEAL)

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook peppers and onion in one Tablespoon olive oil until browned and soft (about 10 minutes).
• While the peppers and onions are cooking, heat refried beans in the microwave so they're easy to spread.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Top each tortilla with an equal portion of beans, rice, peppers, onions, salsa, and shredded cheese.
• Tuck in the sides of each tortilla, then roll up and place seam-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil, then bake for 15 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown.

EASY FREEZER VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Set out a 9x11 baking pan to place folded burritos in.
• Whirl Black Beans (drained slightly) in a food processor for 3-5 seconds to make a thick paste.
• Warm up tortillas in the microwave. Place all 12 on a plate on high for about 45-60 seconds.
• Spread bean paste on tortilla. Layer on veggies, salsa, and cheese, (leftover chicken, shredded would also be good).
• Roll up, folding in ends.
• Place seam-side down into baking pan.
• Repeat process for all 12.
• Place baking pan in freezer until burritos are frozen solid.
• Wrap individually in foil/freezer paper and place in a large Ziploc bag for easy grab-and-go lunch.
• To reheat: cover with paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds, depending on microwave. Top with extra salsa, sour cream or plain yogurt with cumin.

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.

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 SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Steps:

• Fry sausage; crumble and drain on paper towels.
• Reserve 1- 2 tablespoons drippings.
• Beat eggs, salt and pepper and add to reserved drippings.
• Add sausage, onion, red and green peppers, and cook with the eggs.
• Put 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sausage-egg mixture down the center of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling.
• Place seam side down on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam or lined with parchment paper.
• Place pan in freezer overnight or until solid.
• Wrap individual frozen burritos in waxed paper and then in aluminum foil.
• Place in freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• TO USE FROZEN BURRITOS:.
• Remove foil.
• Place a waxed paper-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate.
• Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Let stand for 20 seconds.
• Add salsa and sour cream if you wish.

FREEZER-PREP BREAKFAST BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium pan, add oil and garlic and cook until garlic is lightly browned. Add tofu by pulling pieces off to produce the full "scramble" effect.
• Add the turmeric, paprika, red pepper flakes, and nutritional yeast and stir to combine.
• Add the vegetable stock and cook until absorbed in the tofu.
• Drizzle with hot sauce if you desire.
• Spoon some of the scramble in the center of a tortilla and add any fillings you would like.
• NOTE: Leave plenty of room on the ends otherwise food will spill out once it's folded up.
• Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla in toward the center, then roll the bottom (the end nearest you) up towards the top.
• Dampen a paper towel and wrap it around the burrito, mimicking the fold of the burrito itself. Do the same with parchment paper.
• Place your burritos in a plastic bag and freeze until breakfast.
• NOTE: Save for up to 1 month.
• When you are ready to eat, take one of the burritos out, remove parchment paper and microwave burrito (still in paper towel) in the microwave for 3 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 1 minute.
• Enjoy!

FREEZER-PREP VEGGIE BREAKFAST BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the bell peppers and mushrooms and season with salt. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the peppers and mushrooms are softened.
• Add the kale and cook until wilted. Remove the veggies from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Heat another drizzle of olive oil in the clean pan. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled to your liking. Remove from the heat.
• Lay a tortilla on a clean work surface. Add about ⅛ of the eggs and cooked vegetables, 2 ounces of beans, and ½ tablespoon each of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses to the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the burritos on both sides, starting with the seam side, until the tortilla is brown and crisp.
• Wrap the burritos individually in foil or reusable beeswax wraps. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
• When ready to eat, unwrap a burrito and microwave for 3 minutes. Serve with salsa.
• Calories: 345 Total fat: 12 grams Total carbs: 41 grams Dietary fiber: 10 grams Sugars: 4 grams Protein: 20 grams
• Enjoy!

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.

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.

BREAKFAST BURRITOS - EASY VERSATILE FREEZER

Steps:

• Preheat large skillet, electric plug in type or on stove to medium. Add meat - use as oil for pan, if no meat used, use oil at your discretion.
• Then add veggies. Let cook on medium until slightly tender.
• Crack all eggs into large bowl. Add a dash of milk, salt & pepper to taste. Wisk.
• Then add to pan.
• Cook like scrambled eggs until firm.
• Line baking sheet with your choice of paper, then one by one assemble burritos. I use about 1 cup of mixture per tortilla, = about 2 eggs plus veggies, lie mixture in center of tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Fold up ends.
• Then sides.
• Lay seam side down on baking sheet.
• Allow approx 1/2" between burritos for air flow. Once all burritos are assembled, place in the freezer, flat.
• Within a few hours, they are hard enough to transfer to large Ziploc freezer bags.
• To reheat, place in microwave on full power for about 2-3 minutes. Ovens will vary.