MAKE-AHEAD BURRITOS

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We have two children who keep us busy, so I love meals I can just pull out of the freezer. The burritos are wrapped individually so it's easy to take out only the number you need. I serve them with canned refried beans and Spanish rice from a boxed mix. -Jennifer Shafer, Durham, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 burritos.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 envelope burrito seasoning
1/2 cup water
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips

Steps:

In a large skillet, combine the meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through., Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; top with a cheese strip. Fold edge of tortilla nearest filling over to cover. Fold ends of tortilla over filling and roll up. Wrap individually in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months., To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges