A freshly made burrito is ideal, but having frozen burritos on hand can be convenient for busy days when you don't have time to cook a full meal, or if you run out of groceries and don't want to resort to takeout. You can always buy pre-made burritos, butmaking fresh, homemade burritos offers you more control over the ingredients and is often more affordable.
Unfortunately, a common problem with homemade frozen burritos is their soggy texture after they are thawed. This sogginess is caused by excess moisture, typically from naturally watery ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables that haven't been strained, or even too much sauce. Over time, the tortilla will collect and absorb the liquid, rendering it soggy. You might assume the only solution is to leave out any high-moisture ingredients, but while this would certainly help, it can also make your frozen burritos less flavorful. Luckily there are other ways to prevent frozen burritos from becoming soggy.
The main cause of sogginess in frozen burritosis excess moisture soaking into the tortilla. An easy way to prevent this is to create a barrier between the wetter ingredients and the tortilla. A layer of cheese can work, or a layer of thick, creamy refried beans. Rice is also an effective option because it's naturally absorbent. For best results, use day-old riceif possible. Day-old rice is slightly drier than freshly made, so it can absorb more moisture without turning mushy, and fluffs up perfectly when the burrito is reheated. Plus, it'sa great way to use leftover rice.
Adequately strain ingredients after washing or cooking, and pat them dry to keep the excess moisture to a minimum. When it comes to sauces, use only enough to act as a binder, and leave out condiments such as sour cream or hot sauce, which you can easily add after reheating, or serve on the side.
Keep Everything Cold Until It's Time To Reheat
If you got your wet ingredients as dry as possible but your frozen burritos are still turning out soggy, the way you are making or reheating them may have something to do with it. After making your burritos, it's important to make sure everything is cool before you wrap them up. If you wrap up a freshly made burrito, you'll be trapping in all the extra steam from the warm ingredients. This will inevitably turn to ice in the freezer, which will turn to water when you thaw and reheat the burritos.
Frozen burritos, whether homemade or store-bought, can also turn out soggy if you microwave them in a covered container or if they are wrapped in plastic because the moisture from the steam will have nowhere to go. On the other hand, leaving a frozen burrito uncovered during reheating may cause the tortilla to dry out and crack. The best approach is to first microwave your frozen burrito in a damp paper towel, then finish reheating it on the stove so it'll crisp up. This will result in a burrito that's neither soggy and wet, nor dry and cracked. Once your frozen burritos are thawed, hot, and ready to enjoy, you can serve them as is or use them as the base for an amazing frozen burrito casserole.
After you've added all the fillings to your burrito, roll it into a tight cylinder, folding over the ends to keep it contained, and wrap the burrito tightly in foil. Once all your burritos are rolled and wrapped, store them in a plastic freezer-safe container, like a Ziploc, for three to six months.
Unfortunately, a common problem with homemade frozen burritos is their soggy texture after they are thawed. This sogginess is caused by excess moisture, typically from naturally watery ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables that haven't been strained, or even too much sauce.
step one : after your burrito comes out of the microwave, liberally squeeze lime all over it. step two : spoon on your crema, drizzle on the tapatio. step three : add your garnishes. salsa verde, a few slices of avocado, chopped cilantro, and a pile of pickled onions.
But here's the secret: Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. This will keep the tortilla from drying out in the microwave while steaming the tasty fillings.
Large, burrito-sized flour tortillas are the best bet for your EFBs since they're easy to wrap and the least likely to tear. Corn or alternative-flour tortillas (like spelt or sprouted grain) tend to be drier, which makes them more susceptible to tearing when rolling (a ripped burrito is a sad, sad thing).
Keep your fillings in the center, and only add about 1-2 inches worth. An overstuffed burrito is more likely to fall apart. As you roll the burrito, do so tightly. A flour tortilla is pretty sturdy, so don't feel like it's fragile.
Serve with sour cream and salsa – delicious! Bean and Beef: As burrito filling ideas come, this one is a classic. Add minced or shredded beef to your burrito with Mexican spice seasonings, refried beans, shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions and a large tablespoon of salsa!
But when you're ready to eat a burrito, there's nothing worse than getting bits of tortilla stuck to the foil—this causes the filling to spill out and makes for a messier eating experience. Lightly greasing the foil before wrapping and freezing allows for easier removal when reheating the burritos at a later date.
Remove as much air as possible from the bags before sealing. Store in the freezer until ready to reheat. Reheat by removing the aluminum foil, placing burrito on a microwave-safe plate, and covering it with a paper towel. Heat in the microwave until evenly warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
You can safely refreeze frozen food that has thawed—raw or cooked, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. To safely refreeze, the thawed product must have been kept cold at 40 degrees or below for no more than 3-4 days.
Wrap up in parchment paper. Place the parchment-wrapped burritos in a 1 gallon freezer bag and place in the freezer to store for up to one month. To Reheat: Remove the frozen burrito from the freezer. Unwrap from parchment paper and wrap the frozen burrito up in a damp paper towel.
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