Eat In and Save!

Everyone knows that eating-in instead of dining out saves money. Here's a food and meal-related tip that might help you save money on lunch or snacks. If you like burritos, try this recipe for frozen burritos from Pinching Your Pennies. Instead of buying frozen burritos, try making your own!

1 lrg can refried beans
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 12 oz taco sauce
small can chopped green chilies
grated cheese
flour tortillas

Brown hamburger. Add beans, taco sauce, and chilies. Roll 4-5 TBL in each flour tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Wrap up tight. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. When ready to eat, place in microwave. 

Don't like this recipe? Go ahead and modify it to your liking. Frozen burritos make great after-school snacks for kids or last-minute lunches for parents. Next time you're in need of a snack, or a last-minute sack lunch for work, snag a frozen burrito from your freezer and save money!