This delicious Beef and Bean Burritos recipe is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! With tender, seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and melty Cheddar cheese, these burritos are both comforting and satisfying. You can easily customize them with pantry staples and add your favorite toppings for a fresh and flavorful twist!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Three 7-ounce cans Mexican tomato sauce (I use El Patobrand) or enchilada sauce
- One 28-ounce can refried beans
- 3/4 cup grated Cheddar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 12 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
How To Make Beef And Bean Burritos?
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 170-180°F / 75-80°C to keep the burritos warm.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Pour in 2 cans of Mexican tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, adding a splash of water if the mixture seems too dry.
- Prepare the Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in 75 g / 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm tortillas in the microwave for 1 minute until soft and pliable. Spread a small amount of the refried bean mixture onto each tortilla, add a scoop of the beef mixture, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- Bake the Burritos: Arrange the rolled burritos in a large baking dish. Cover with foil and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Garnish and Serve: When ready to serve, drizzle the remaining can of tomato sauce over the burritos, sprinkle with extra grated Cheddar, and return to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips:
- Warm Your Tortillas: Warming the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet makes them more flexible and prevents cracking when you roll the burritos.
- Don’t Overfill the Burritos: Adding too much filling can make the burritos hard to roll and may cause them to break open while baking.
- Simmer the Meat Mixture: Allow the beef and sauce to simmer so the flavors fully blend together and the sauce thickens properly.
- Melt the Cheese into the Beans: Stirring cheese into the refried beans while they are still warm creates a creamy, spreadable consistency that makes assembly easier.
- Bake to Melt the Cheese: After assembling, pop the burritos back in the oven to melt the cheese on top and create a gooey, delicious finish.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the leftover Beef and Bean Burritos cool to room temperature. Then, wrap them individually in foil or plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Allow the burritos to cool completely, then wrap each burrito tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the burrito, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the filling is hot and the tortilla is slightly crispy.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 786
- Total Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 1,048mg
- Potassium: 805mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 86g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.3g
- Sugars: 0.4g
- Protein: 43g
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Beef And Bean Burritos
Description
This delicious Beef and Bean Burritos recipe is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights! With tender, seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and melty Cheddar cheese, these burritos are both comforting and satisfying. You can easily customize them with pantry staples and add your favorite toppings for a fresh and flavorful twist!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 170-180°F / 75-80°C to keep the burritos warm.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onions until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Pour in 2 cans of Mexican tomato sauce and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, adding a splash of water if the mixture seems too dry.
- Prepare the Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in 75 g / 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm tortillas in the microwave for 1 minute until soft and pliable. Spread a small amount of the refried bean mixture onto each tortilla, add a scoop of the beef mixture, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- Bake the Burritos: Arrange the rolled burritos in a large baking dish. Cover with foil and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Garnish and Serve: When ready to serve, drizzle the remaining can of tomato sauce over the burritos, sprinkle with extra grated Cheddar, and return to the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm Your Tortillas: Warming the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet makes them more flexible and prevents cracking when you roll the burritos.
- Don’t Overfill the Burritos: Adding too much filling can make the burritos hard to roll and may cause them to break open while baking.
- Simmer the Meat Mixture: Allow the beef and sauce to simmer so the flavors fully blend together and the sauce thickens properly.
- Melt the Cheese into the Beans: Stirring cheese into the refried beans while they are still warm creates a creamy, spreadable consistency that makes assembly easier.
- Bake to Melt the Cheese: After assembling, pop the burritos back in the oven to melt the cheese on top and create a gooey, delicious finish.
Beef And Bean Burritos