Bean and Cheese Burrito
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.
Servings: 4 burritos
Ingredients
Tools Needed
- Large skillet
- Small saucepan
- Cooking brush set
- Cutting board
Bean and Cheese Burrito
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 2 teaspoons homemade taco seasoning*
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
Optional Add-ins
- Sliced jalapeños
- Black olives
- Grilled tofu chicken, ground beef
Serve With:
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.
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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