Description
This Bean and Cheese Burrito recipe comes together fast for the best make-ahead meal. Cheesy centers packed with flavorful refried beans and salsa, all wrapped in delicious tortillas crisped to perfection! Easy to customize, great for an easy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Bean and Cheese Burrito
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 2 teaspoons homemade taco seasoning*
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
Optional Add-ins
- Sliced jalapeños
- Black olives
- Grilled tofu, chicken, ground beef
Serve With:
- Sour cream
- Baked Tortilla Chips
- Guacamole
- Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- Sriracha, Cholula or Tapatío
- Taco Dip
Instructions
- Set a small saucepan over medium heat, adding refried beans, salsa, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed and warmed throughout.
- Lay tortillas flat on a work surface, spreading an equal amount of cheese into the center of each.
- Spoon seasoned refried beans mixture over the cheese into a rectangular shape in the center.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll the bottom edge over those sides, liking making a big egg roll. Roll tightly until you make a burrito. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat, laying two burritos flat and slightly spaced apart.
- If a crispy golden exterior is desired, spray with cooking spray or brush with oil or butter. Crisp on one side for 2-4 minutes, then flip and coat the other side with oil. Crisp the remaining edge until golden brown.
- Serve with taco dip, baked tortilla chips, and pineapple salsa.
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Notes
*Use can also use the following:
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste – I used ¼ teaspoon each
Storing Instructions: Cool each bean and cheese burrito completely, then seal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Freezer Instructions: After cooling burritos, wrap individually in parchment paper and place in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months.
Reheating after Frozen: wrap in a paper towel and cook for 1 minute and 15 seconds on each side for a total of 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican