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Two halves of a burrito on a plate with hot sauce drizzled over them.

Make-Ahead Camping Burritos

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
These cheesy meat, bean, and rice burritos are the ideal make-ahead camping meal. They're easy to prepare and quick to reheat at camp.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 burritos
Calories 678 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup refried beans or black beans
  • 1 cup cooked rice cooled
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently to break it up, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the ground beef cool before assembling the burritos.
  • Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread ¼ cup beans over the surface of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
  • Top each tortilla with ¼ of the ground beef, ¼ cup of rice, and ¼ cup of cheese.
  • Roll each burrito up by folding in the sides and then firmly rolling from one edge, keeping the sides tucked in. Wrap each burrito in foil, and label if necessary. Refrigerate or freeze until you're ready to cook.
  • To heat the burritos, set them on a campfire grate over hot coals, or on a portable grill over low flame, or in a skillet on a camp stove over medium heat. Cook until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes for thawed burritos. Frozen burritos will require an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

    • Storing--To keep things organized, stash your burritos in a large freezer resealable bag. I can usually fit all four burritos in a single gallon-size bag.
    • Use them as an ice block--If you freeze the burritos before heading out, they'll double as an ice block in your cooler until they thaw.
    • Avoid direct flame--If you're heating the burritos over the campfire, place them over hot coals or very low flame. Do not attempt to heat them over strong flames as they will burn.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 41gFat: 32gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 989mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
Keyword make-ahead meals, picnic food
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