Description
These freezer beef and rice burritos are perfect for meal prep and busy days. Packed with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese, they freeze well and reheat quickly for a hearty, satisfying meal anytime.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
While the beef cooks, rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork.
Stir the cooked rice and black beans into the skillet with the seasoned beef. Mix well and remove from heat.
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1/8 of the beef and rice mixture down the center of the tortilla.
Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon of salsa over the beef mixture.
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to form a burrito.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag.
To reheat, remove plastic wrap and microwave burrito on a microwave-safe plate for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway through, until heated through. Alternatively, reheat in a 350°F oven wrapped in foil for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
