Once they freeze on the dish I just scoop them into a freezer bag and label them. I have also changed the recipe to 2 lbs ground beef and 1 lb ground turkey. I also bake frozen (no need to thaw) for 45 first drain then make the sauce and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
Make your own with the recipe here.
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I have been making these yummy Beef Burritos for about 4 months now and they are very freezer and budget friendly. Perfect for lunch and a snack.
Cost break down:
(2) 8 ct Kroger Brand Tortillas (in cold section with cheese) $1.35 each
(2) Vegetarian Refried Beans $0.99 each
(2) Enchilada Sauce $0.99 each
1 lb Ground Beef $3.00 (sub ground chicken or turkey)
1 Taco Seasoning Pack $0.39
8 oz Sour Cream (my change) $1.00
8 oz Salsa (my change) $0.60
1 1/2 cup Cooked rice (my change) $0.60
3 cups shredded cheese $1.50
1/2 cup chopped onion (my change) $0.30
Total $14.05 for 16 Burritos or $0.88 each
I have always been able to find these items on sale so my cost has always been lower. These sale at the grocery stores for $1.00 or more each. I have piece of mind and know what my family is eating. The 25 ct. Reynolds Wrap Burritos can be purchased at Dollar Tree and I reuse these for each batch.
If you would like to make your own here is the recipe.
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Yields 12
Bake 400 20-22 mins
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour or All Purpose
2 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Vanilla
2/3 Cup Milk
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1 Cup of Blueberries
12 Muffins Wraps
1) Melt butter. Wash blueberries well, sprinkle with flour and sit aside. I add the flour so they won't drop to the bottom of the muffins.
2) Mix flour, baking soda, salt and both sugars. Mix butter, eggs, vanilla and milk.
3) Combine wet and dry mixtures, then fold in blueberries.
4) Fill 12 muffin tins full of mixture in wraps and bake 20-22 minutes. Let cool and enjoy.
Note: These freeze very well just store individually in saran wrap in a freezer bag. Or store in a airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days max. Otherwise they will taste stale. I also sometimes swap the blueberries for a half bag of chocolate chips. If you would the whole bag it would be too much.
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I normally make green beans this way or with Turkey pieces minus the tomatoes, garlic and dice my onions instead.
When buying your fresh green beans you can also just blanch them, cool them and freeze for other meals. Enjoy!
2 cups Diced Roma Tomatoes
1 cup Sliced Onions
1 cup Chicken Stock
3 cups Fresh Green Beans
3-4 Fresh Garlic Cloves Minced
2 Tab Olive Oil
1 Tab Nature's Own Seasoning
1). Saute onions in olive oil 4-6 minutes till translucent in stock pot. Add garlic for about 3-4 minutes.
2). Add chicken stock, nature's own seasoning, tomatoes and green beans.
Note: If you have never cleaned your own green beans they really simple. Snap off each end and pull the sting if there. Chop to size and wash off. I always buy my Nature's Own Seasoning from Walmart, seems to be the only place I have found it.
3). Cook for about 30-40 minutes covered till soft and stir occasionally.
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Recipe adapted from Recipe Key
Ingredients:
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
3 Mashed Bananas
2/3 cup Sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup Butter (melted)
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1) Mix flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2) Beat Bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter in separate bowl.
3) Combine dry and wet ingredients and pour in greased loaf pan.
Bake on 375 for 1 hour.
Note: You can see from the picture above I doubled the recipe and made two loaves. If your top rack in too close to the broilier the top of the bread will cook faster then the inside. Check on the bread after 40 mins with a cake tester or toothpick to test, if still wet just keep watching. I also always wrap mine in saran wrap and store in freezer bags. Makes it easy for breakfast or a quick snack. Just pop in microwave for about 20-30 seconds from freezer.
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I had so much fun making this and I look forward to making apple butter soon using the same recipe. This was so easy I will not be buying in store again. Yes, definitely avoiding the yucky preservatives and High Fructose Corn Syrup. Enjoy!
Yields 4 cups
9 cups Chopped and Peeled Apples
1/4 cup sugar or honey
1/2 cup Water
1 tab Lemon Juice
Peel the apples and use an apple core to remove middle and chop the apples.
Cook in crockpot for 4 hours on high. You can add in 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. If you use more than this it may get really strong. Of course each time you make it you can adapt more and more changes. Once apples are soft use an immersion blender or fork and make smooth or chunky.
Store in a jar for up to three weeks in the fridge or freeze in ziploc bags.
Note: Best sweet apples are Red Delicious, Empire, Fuji, Granny Smith or Regent.
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I had so much fun making these and never knew how easy they were. I will next time soak my oats first to make the oats easier to digest and softer. But never the less yummy! Enjoy
Adapted here from Kitchen Stewardship
Bake at 325 15-20 mins
Yields 20
4 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Butter (softened)
1 cup Honey
I can't believe how easy these were to make. If you google homemade bagels there are lots of different recipes and ways to make them. I used the below method and it works well. All you need is flour, water, yeast and salt. Now the next time I make this I will try it with bread flour to see if it gives a more bread like texture. But I think the All Purpose can work just as well.
Yields 9 muffins
Recipe adapted from Recipe Key
