I originally found this through Money Saving Mom by this link for freezer cooking. You can find the original post here from another great lady, Amy (and you should check out her site.)
This is by far one of the best freezer meal ideas/recipes I have come across to date. You have to try these. This is (sadly) one of the very few recipes even my ultra-picky almost-3 year old will eat without hesitation. I love to cook, but with 2 little people underfoot, my meals tend to be only those that are quick, easy and cheap. I think my favorite part is how well they freeze. With a side salad, talk about an easy lunch in 2 minutes!
My recipe notes:
I use fresh onion, sauteed, not dried.
I only use 2 cups of shredded cheese.
I use fajita size tortillas and get 30-something burritos.
I just roll them, no tucking for this chica.
Two fajita size burritos, rolled, fit nicely in a paper towel (then foil) & you can get the whole batch into 3 gallon size zipper freezer bags. (Anyone have a great suggestion for freezer containers, besides glass?)
These are great to make for dinner, then freeze what your family doesn't eat.
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FREEZER COOKING TIP:
Brown ground meats before you freeze them. We buy ground beef in bulk, so I always take an hour to divvy it up, saving some to freeze uncooked for things like meatloaf or burgers, before browning the rest. I bought some freezer safe containers at Wal-Mart for a few bucks for the browned portions. You really won't believe how much of a time saver this is until you can make chili or spaghetti or Upside Down Pizza or Tater Tot Casserole in about 30-35 minutes.
I just realized I need to make a tab for recipes:)
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