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Make-Ahead Turkey-Bean Freezer Burritos

By Cindy Rahe
Created January 10, 2017
Lunch hour lost its luster? Stock your freezer with these grab-and-go burritos for a deliciously filling meal that’s ready when you are.
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Do you ever find yourself in a lunch rut? You know, those week-long stretches of eating the same sandwich or hitting the same (overpriced) takeout spot for your midday meal? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Then I remember that there are magical things like freezer-burritos that can pull us all out of that sad trench of lunchtime monotony. Whenever I make these delicious bundles, I always feel triumphant because they are just so dang easy and satisfying! Just a little bit of prep gives you more than a weeks’ worth of lunches, stashed away in the freezer for those days when you just can’t muster another PB & J.

To start, whip up the turkey filling. It’s just a few simple ingredients: ground turkey, some onion, Old El Paso chopped green chiles and Chipotle Mexican Cooking Sauce. (Consult the recipe below for the exact list of ingredients!)

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Then, roast some vegetables in a hot oven—feel free to experiment with what you have on hand and what’s in season—then gather your remaining burrito ingredients: Old El Paso refried beans, shredded cheese and Old El Paso Flour Tortillas!

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Assembly is a snap, especially if you have our handy burrito-folding how-to at the ready. Be sure to not over-do it with the fillings though. We want these burritos to be wrapped up nice and snug.

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Then, just wrap in foil, label, date and freeze! When it comes time to reheat, simply remove the burrito from the foil, wrap with a dampened paper towel, place on microwavable plate and reheat about 3 minutes or until heated through.

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A filling, affordable and delicious burrito meal is now within your grasp.

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