These beef and bean Freezer Burritos are filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy beans, and plenty of cheese. Make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for easy lunches, snacks, or busy weeknight dinners.

An Easy Make-Ahead Burrito Recipe

Freezer burritos are one of my favorite make-ahead meals to keep on hand for busy days. Assemble a batch when you have time, wrap them individually, and stash them in the freezer so there’s always an easy meal ready to heat up. They’re perfect for quick weeknight dinners, grab-and-go lunches, or afternoon snacks that kids can warm up themselves.

Burrito Ingredients

• Olive Oil: You’ll need a tablespoon of olive oil for sautéeing.
• Ground Beef: I recommend lean ground beef like round or sirloin, but chuck and market blends are also great.
• Grated or Finely Diced Onion & Fresh Garlic: I use ¼ cup of grated yellow onion. You can substitute white or red onions.
• Salsa: You can use any tomato salsa you like.
• Taco Seasoning – Homemade or commercial seasoning blends are fine.
• Pinto Beans: You’ll need 2 cans (15 ounces each) of pinto beans, rinsed and drained. You can also substitute cooked dried beans, if you prefer.
• Beef Broth: I use low-sodium broth or water, but you can also use homemade broth. Chicken or veggie broth is also fine.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Feel free to substitute other shredded cheeses.
• Flour Tortillas
• Cooked Rice

How to Make Freezer Burritos

Making freezer burritos is pretty simple. Prepare the filling and beans, assemble and roll the burritos, then wrap them individually so they’re ready for the freezer.

• Cook the beef and onions. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onions and cook until the meat is browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
• Add the salsa and simmer. Stir in the salsa and seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Puree the beans. Combine the pinto beans and beef broth in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
• Combine the beans, beef, and cheese. Add the bean mixture to the beef mixture, and stir until combined. Stir in the cheese. You don’t have to mix it all together, but it speeds up the prep process.
• Assemble the burritos. Add 1/2 cup of the beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold the ends and sides over the filling and roll up.

Serving Suggestions

• Dips and toppings: Definitely serve the burritos with guacamole, sour cream, fresh avocado salsa, and queso!
• Fruit: Add a fresh, cool side with my easy fruit salad.
• Dessert: This mango strawberry frozen yogurt is so easy to make, and its creamy contrast pairs well with the Tex-Mex flavors of the beefy bean burritos.

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