Description
These freezer-friendly beef burritos are a convenient and delicious meal prep option. Packed with seasoned ground beef, black beans, rice, and cheese, they are easy to make in batches and freeze for later. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 6 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned and fully cooked, about 7–9 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the black beans, cooked rice, cheese, and salsa. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Assemble Burritos: Warm the tortillas in the microwave. Spoon about ¾ cup of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add a dollop of sour cream if using. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll up tightly into burritos.
- Freeze: Wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Reheat: To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2–3 minutes (or bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes from frozen).
Notes
- Customize with corn, peppers, or hot sauce.
- These make a great grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
