Is this the least expensive burrito recipe? Or is it a nifty trick teaching us how to use leftovers creatively? Hmmm….
I’ll give you a recipe. But I’m also going to give you a license. A license to use up what you have and stir it into a mixture and slap it into a tortilla. Roll it up and call it a burrito. It works deliciously every time!
This is what makes this recipe the “least expensive.” You’re using up leftovers that you’ve already prepared. You’re cleaning out your fridge and avoiding waste. You’re saving time and having fun and the best part is that you’re making something your family will love!
As an added bonus, you can make as many of these as you need and freeze them to warm them up as needed! My older kids love having these in the freezer so that they can pull some out for an easy lunch or a late night second-dinner. :)
Here’s the kind-of recipe. Later, I’ll give more of an actual recipe for those who would prefer more specifics!
Least Expensive Burritos – the Use Up Leftovers Recipe Version
- First, make a meal in which you offer cooked meat, rice, beans, salsa, cheese, corn, olives, tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream.
- Let everyone build a burrito bowl, a burrito, or a taco dip to eat with chips.
- After your meal, stir all of your leftovers into a dish.
- Use this mixture to make burritos for an easy-to-grab meal.
See how great this is? How easy? It’s how I make frozen burritos every time we have a burrito bar at our house!
Least Expensive Burrito (Actual) Recipe
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn, drained
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups leftover cooked chicken or beef (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 12 soft tortillas
- Mix together all burrito filling ingredients.
- Scoop mixture into tortillas and roll up.
- Serve right away or freeze and warm up later.
