Here is a fast and frugal lunch or snack to have on hand in your freezer. Instead of purchasing frozen burritos in the store try making your own. I have a good recipe you can try. I like to have these on hand for my husband and kids to use in their lunches. Or it’s great for a quick weekend lunch.

FROZEN BURRITOS
1 lrg can refried beans
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 12 oz taco sauce
small can chopped green chilies
grated cheese
flour tortillas

Brown hamburger. Add beans, taco sauce, and chilies. Roll 4-5 TBL in each flour tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Wrap up tight. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. When ready to eat, place in microwave. Top with sour cream, salsa, etc.

I took these photos in 2009 when I originally posted this, so I didn’t take new photos but I continue to make these on a regular basis.

I like to wrap my burritos doing the sides first so they stay folded nice and neat and the filling doesn’t come out.

Nice and neat!

Then I labeled them and stuck them in the freezer. It’s a quick and easy item to have on hand.

What meals or snacks do you like to freeze ahead?