Frozen Microwave Burritos

Freezer microwave burritos, perfect for a snack or last minute meal!

I remember my first grocery shopping trip with my husband. While I am confident in my shopping skills and my ability to make some ridiculously tasty foods, I wanted to find out what kind of foods he would buy if he were shopping for himself. Men like my husband are very simple shoppers; if its quick, cheap and heats quickly it's probably their favorite. 

Among the various snack foods and meats he loaded into the cart I found something I had never had before, a package of microwave burritos. Not that I'm above microwave foods, I mean gimme a hot pocket and I'll go to town on it, but making your own foods from scratch tends to be cheaper and I'm not made of money! 

When we got home and were putting the groceries away I asked him about the burritos. Are these tastier than homemade ones? How often do you eat these? etc....

Upon learning that his only motivation in buying the burritos was that when he was a bachelor it was a warm meal that he could make quick and cover with hot sauce for flavor I decided to make him some microwave burritos from scratch. We keep these in the freezer and he takes them out 2 at a time for a quick and healthy snack. It saves us money AND he likes the taste and "fresh-er-ness" of these than the prepackaged ones.

Give 'em a try.

Frozen Microwave Burritos

Fill your burrito then dab water in a U-shape on the tortilla

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground Beef

2 TBSP Taco Seasoning (homemade or 1 packet of pre-made)

2/3 Cup Water

8 Soft Burrito Tortillas

1 can Refried Beans

Shredded Cheese

Step 1.

     Brown the ground beef and rinse in cold water (helps get rid of unnecessary fat). Return the fat to the frying pan and add Taco Seasoning and Water. Simmer for approx 10mins or until thickened, not soupy.

Use two hands, I needed my other one to take the photo!

Step 2.

     Lay tortillas out on a clean surface. You may want to warm them slightly to make them more pliable. Divide meat among the tortillas. placing the meat towards one side. On top of the meat place a dollop of refried beans and sprinkle desired amount of cheese over.

Put a little extra water on the last 1/4in to seal the burrito

Step 3.

     In the empty section of the tortilla wipe a light amount of water in the shape of a U to dampen the tortilla and make it easier to fold. Just a little though!



Step 4.

     Tightly roll the side with the fillings up while simultaneously rolling the sides inward. When you finish rolling the burrito dab a bit more water on the last 1/4in of the roll to seal it closed. Then set in seal-side-down inside a freezer bag.

Viola! Pop these babies in the freezer.