Flavourful Freezer Burrito Recipe with Beef & Mushrooms
These flavourful burritos are not only bursting with Tex-Mex goodness but also come with a handy freezer-friendly feature, perfect for those busy days when you need a quick meal on hand.
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 8 oz white mushrooms
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup brown beans canned
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup brown rice cooked
- 2 cups shredded lettuce omit if making freezer-friendly
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the flavorful filling for your burritos. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the lean ground beef to the processor and pulse until the mixture is well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom and beef mixture to the skillet, along with the taco seasoning. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushroom and beef mixture is browned and fragrant.
- Now, let’s assemble our delicious burritos! Start by spreading a layer of brown beans onto each flour tortilla. Next, spoon a generous portion of cooked rice onto the beans, followed by a hearty scoop of the mushroom and beef mixture. Top it off with shredded lettuce*, salsa, and any optional toppings you desire, such as guacamole and fat-free sour cream. Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Cheddar cheese over the filling. *Omit the lettuce, guacamole and sour cream if you're making these freezer-friendly.
- Carefully roll up each tortilla, tucking in the sides as you go, to create tight burritos.
- To ensure our burritos are perfectly heated and crispy, let’s give them a quick toast. Coat a hot nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place the burritos, seam side down, in the skillet. Toast them for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are heated through and golden brown.
- Now, here comes the freezer-friendly part! If you want to save some burritos for later, simply allow them to cool completely after toasting. Once cooled, wrap each burrito individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place the wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bags. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months.
- When you’re ready to enjoy your freezer burritos, simply remove them from the freezer and let them thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, you can reheat them in the microwave, oven, or toaster oven until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 982mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 666IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 5mg
These nutrition values are estimates only. Read my full nutrition disclaimer here.
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