A couple months ago I shared my favorite freezer burritos with you, and today I have a spinoff version of that recipe, shredded beef burritos. These burritos still use the same cilantro rice and slightly spicy bean base but are stuffed with tangy homemade barbacoa shredded beef that is so good. This recipe makes 8 burritos so it’ll feed a family or freeze the burritos and have a whole bunch of lunches and dinners ready to go.
Ingredients
Cilantro rice: You’ll need just 4 ingredients for the rice, long-grain rice, chicken broth, cilantro, and lime juice. Shredded beef: This shredded beef is a smaller version of my favorite barbacoa recipe. It can be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. Spicy beans: A can of beans (pinto or black beans both work) cooked with onion, tomato paste, garlic, and a handful of spices make the perfect slightly spicy base for these burritos. 10-inch flour tortillas: 10-inch tortillas are the ideal size for these burritos. If you’re having trouble finding them at your local grocery store, you can buy the extra-large 12-inch tortillas and cut them down to size.
More Filling/Topping Ideas
Feel free to truly make these burritos your own and add your favorite toppings and fillings. To get you started, you might try:
Cheese Fajita vegetables Olives Sour cream Guacamole Pico de gallo Enchilada sauce (for a wet burrito)
Can I freeze these burritos?
Yes! These burritos freeze fantastically. However, if adding additional fillings, be careful not to add things that don’t freeze and reheat well like sour cream, guacamole, and vegetables with high water content (like tomatoes). To freeze: Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap and then store all together in a freezer bag (you should be able to fit 6 per gallon bag. Burritos are best when eaten within 1 month, but I frequently keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat: Remove plastic wrap and wrap burrito in a paper towel. Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Immediately remove paper towel (it will stick to the tortilla if left on too long), and enjoy.
Can I use shredded chicken or different type of meat in these burritos?
Yes! If you want to use shredded chicken, you can replace the beef with 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken. If you want to use a different type of meat, go check out my original freezer burritos post which has instructions for making these burritos with any type of meat.
What goes with shredded beef burritos?
Serve these burritos with quick vegetable sides like roasted broccoli, roasted asparagus, or corn on the cob.
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