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Sliced turkey sausage breakfast burrito on a wood board showing egg, cheddar and black beans in cross-section, morning light

Freezer-Ready Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burritos

Turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, black beans and cheddar rolled into flour tortillas and wrapped individually for the freezer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 463

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced medium (about 150 g)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced large (about 180 g)
  • 500 g ground turkey breakfast sausage bulk, not links
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (425 g / 15 oz), about 258 g
  • 9 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (113 g)
Assembly
  • 6 flour tortillas, 10-inch large
  • salsa or hot sauce for serving, optional; not wrapped for freezing

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the turkey sausage to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 F / 74 C.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika and black beans, and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  4. Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper together in a mixing bowl. Wipe out the skillet and set it back over medium-low heat.
  5. Pour the eggs into the skillet. Stir gently every 30 seconds and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softly set with small, glossy curds. Pull the pan while the eggs still look a touch underdone, since they'll finish cooking when the burritos get reheated.
  6. Fold the eggs into the sausage and bean mixture. Sprinkle in the cheddar and stir until it just starts to melt.
  7. Warm the tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or over a low gas flame for 10 to 15 seconds per side, until pliable.
  8. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1 cup (230 g) of filling onto the lower third. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  9. To eat right away, serve warm with salsa. To freeze, let the assembled burritos cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes so condensation doesn't turn the tortilla soggy.
  10. Wrap each burrito individually in foil, then set them on a sheet pan and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
  11. Transfer the frozen, wrapped burritos to a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Cook sausage to 165 F / 74 C before adding beans or eggs.
  • Underdo the scrambled eggs slightly since they finish cooking on reheat.
  • Cool assembled burritos 15 minutes before wrapping to avoid soggy tortillas.
  • Wrap in foil first, then freeze on a sheet pan before bagging.