MAKE-AHEAD BURRITOS OR CHIMICHANGAS
These are great to have on hand for busy weeknights. I make a big batch and freeze them so that we can have them on nights when there is no time for ANYTHING! Throw them in a preheated 350 degree oven still frozen and still in the foil and in an hour, you have a yummy hot dinner. Great for using up leftovers and OAMC. Originally from BHG monthly cooking contest - many years ago!
Provided by Messy44
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large skillet, combined meat, salsa, beans, undrained chilies, and seasoning mix. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
- In second skillet, heat tortillas, one at a time, about 30 seconds per side. For each burrito/chimichanga, place 1/3 cup meat mixture atop a tortilla, near one edge. Top with a cheese stick. Fold sides in, roll up starting with cheese side. Wrap individually in foil.
- To store for later: At this point, place wrapped burritos/chimichangas in plastic zip bags, label and freeze for up to 6 months.
- To prepare from frozen: Bake desired number in preheated 350 oven for 50 minutes or until heated through. For burritos: Bake additional 10 minutes in foil. Serve with toppings. For chimichangas: Unwrap and place on baking sheet, bake additional 10 minutes until tortillas are crisp - OR - fry in 1/4" oil in large fry pan, turning and cooking until golden and crisp.
- To prepare from thawed, reduce initial baking time to 30 minutes.
- Serve with toppings of your choice: sour cream, guacamole, diced green onions, salsa or shredded cheese.
- Makes 16.
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Sarah Alkassar
[email protected]These burritos are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Never2oldgaming
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better burritos and chimichangas.
Samidul Islam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my burritos fell apart when I tried to roll them up.
Roni Ali
[email protected]These burritos were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Desmond Co
[email protected]The tortillas were a bit too thick for my taste, but the filling was delicious.
Shareef mustapha
[email protected]I was disappointed with the flavor of these burritos. I thought they were a bit bland.
Tevita Vaka
[email protected]These chimichangas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll be sure to use less chili powder next time.
Nawab Faheem
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the burritos turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Sotonye Pepple
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these items on hand, so I can make these burritos or chimichangas anytime.
Ashlyn Sharp
[email protected]These burritos were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them.
Siphon Kazi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of burritos, but these chimichangas were amazing! The crispy tortilla and flavorful filling were a perfect combination.
Charlenes Pink World
[email protected]These burritos are perfect for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and had them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner all week.
Moussa mohamed
[email protected]The make-ahead aspect of this recipe is genius. It's so nice to be able to have a meal ready to go in the freezer for those nights when you don't have time to cook.
butter cup
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to use different fillings and toppings to create a variety of burritos and chimichangas.
Lacey Prophet
[email protected]The chimichangas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the tortillas were crispy. I will definitely be making these again.
Emmanuel Matamoros
[email protected]These burritos were a lifesaver! I was able to make them ahead of time and freeze them, which made it so easy to have a quick and healthy meal on busy weeknights.