Make-Ahead Burritos

Submitted by AmyZoe

"I needed to use up some leftover chicken, and I didn't want to feel like I was "eating chicken again". It was the fastest burrito I've ever made, and I'm going to freeze the leftovers individually. Who needs to purchase frozen burritos when you can make your own with ingredients you have on hand. The only thing I did differently is I used around 7 ounces of green chilies and instead of the burrito seasoning mix I added my own seasoning (fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, and chili powder). Recipe from America's Best Church Supper Recipes/Jennifer Shafer (Durham, NC)."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: burritos
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded) or 3 cups beef (shredded)
• 16 ounces salsa
• 16 ounces refried beans
• 4 ounces green chilies, drained and chopped
• 1 1⁄2 ounces burrito seasoning mix (one envelope)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 16 flour tortillas, warmed (8 inches)
• 16 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-inch strips

directions

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, combine meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning, and water.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until heated through.
3. Spoon abour 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla and top with a cheese strip.
4. Fold edge of tortilla nearest filling over to cover.
5. Fold ends of tortilla over filling and roll up.
6. Wrap individually in aluminum foil.
7. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Reviews

[Chef GG Mama]

Wow!! Common sense tells me that unless I want a "Burrito Popsicle" I best zap it in the microwave. I have solved the soggy tortilla problem that happens when you heat frozen burritos by wrapping frozen burrito a couple sheets of paper towel before warming. It absorbs the steam leaving you with a nice dry burrito. Thanks for sharing a wonderful combination of ingredients with us.

 

[alnkathy]

One star only because there are no directions on what to do with them when they come out of the freezer. Are they heated or not? Recipe does sound delicious.