Skip the takeout — this easy burrito recipe is a budget-friendly way to enjoy your favorite Chipotle restaurant dish at home. They’re freezer-friendly, too, so you can satisfy your Mexican food cravings any night of the week!
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Homemade Burritos Make Weeknight Dinners Easy
We all have those busy weeks when we don’t have the time or the energy to cook dinner. Simple prep-ahead options are the KEY to making mealtime manageable!
Whether you’ve just had a baby, you work long hours, or you’re juggling multiple kids’ sports schedules, I’ve got a burrito recipe that will bring the joy back to your family’s dinner table. Best of all, these store beautifully in the freezer!
I’m so excited because I’ve finally figured out how to create burritos that don’t get soggy — and they still taste delicious. By eliminating watery vegetables and sauces, the tortillas stay firm and fresh. It’s a burrito recipe that actually delivers that crispy exterior…and that warm, cheesy inside!
These burritos are AWESOME! My family loves them!
– Angie
Ingredient Notes and Tips for Success
- If you’re freezing the burritos, be sure to skip any watery fillings like tomatoes, bell peppers, salsa, or lettuce, which just result in a soggy tortilla.
- I use the large “burrito size” 10-inch flour tortillas (I like Mission brand because they’re extra soft and easy to fold without tearing). This burrito recipe creates 6 VERY BIG burritos! That means that my kids (and often myself) can only finish about half of a burrito at any given meal. As a result, I usually bake 3 burritos in an 8-inch square pan for one night…and save the other 3 in the freezer for another meal. That’s two dinners for 1 effort! BONUS.
- If you prefer smaller burritos, you can adjust the amount of ingredients that you use. For instance, use less rice or less cheese for a lighter option.
- This recipe is only meant as a guide. Pick your favorite ingredients and use those instead! For instance, instead of beef burritos, use ground turkey or ground chicken, or make the easiest chicken burrito recipe using store-bought rotisserie chicken. Use brown rice instead of white rice. Omit the rice entirely. Use black beans instead of the refried beans. Use homemade taco seasoning (or your own blend of spices like cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt, paprika, and oregano) instead of the packet. You get the idea…
- Don’t forget the toppings! These burritos are best served with avocado or guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for dipping, fresh sliced tomatoes, pickled red onions, etc. Don’t be shy!
How to Make a Burrito
As I explain in the recipe below, you can bake the burritos right away or wrap them in foil and keep them in your freezer for a later date. Both instructions are below. Whether you enjoy them instantly or reheat them when you need a quick dinner, I can assure you that this is one easy burrito recipe that you will turn to again and again. Here’s the overview:
- Cook the taco meat with the seasoning and water called for on the packet. Simmer and stir in the skillet until the liquid thickens. A squeeze of fresh lime juice would be a great flavor booster here, too!
- Assemble a burrito by spreading refried beans in the center of a tortilla. These act as a great barrier to prevent the tortilla from getting soggy! Top with rice, the meat filling, corn, and cheese (in that order). To fold the burrito, start by folding in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up, tucking the filling in as you go to create a neat, secure wrap.
- Place the burrito seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through.
Serving Suggestions
To feel like you’re really dining at Chipotle, don’t forget the tortilla chips, salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole! Mexican rice (or cilantro lime rice), refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans make hearty, traditional accompaniments as well. You might like this Jiffy Mexican cornbread, sweet potato fries, or even a simple cucumber and tomato salad with a bit of lime and chili powder.
Watch How to Make It
The Easiest Burrito Recipe
Equipment
- 9 x 13-Inch Baking Dish (this is my favorite baking dish with a lid)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups refried beans (or 1 ½ cups drained and rinsed black beans)
- ¾ cup corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked rice (use Uncle Ben's microwaveable Ready Rice for a quick option)
- 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas (such as Mission brand "burrito size" tortillas)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- Optional garnish: finely diced red onion; lettuce; diced tomato or salsa; sour cream; fresh cilantro; avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Cook the beef with the taco seasoning mix, according to the seasoning package instructions.
- To prepare 1 burrito: spread ¼ cup beans down center of tortillas; top with ½ cup rice, beef, 2 tablespoons corn, and ¼ cup cheese.
- Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up, burrito style. Place, seam-sides down, in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients to prepare 6 total burritos.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes (until heated through). If you are baking the burritos from the refrigerator while they’re still cold, it will take about 30-35 minutes for them to heat through.
Notes
Nutrition
I made these burritos for my wife and she fell in love with me all over again. Thanks and Gracias!!!!!!
– Ralph
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Originally published in April, 2018, this post was updated in July, 2025.
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