Freezer Burritos

Name: Freezer Burritos
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1-1/4 cups salsa; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/4 cups salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
12 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Directions

1

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; 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.
2

In a food processor, combine pinto beans and water. Cover and process until almost smooth. Add to beef mixture. Stir in cheese.
3

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.
4

Remove foil and waxed paper. Place one 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.