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Bean and cheese burritos stacked on top of each other to show cheesy bean filling.

Bean and Cheese Burritos

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
These bean and cheese burritos are a classic filled with flavorful, seasoned refried beans and melty cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil , or lard if desired
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt , more to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder , or taco seasoning
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans , or 3 cups cooked beans
  • ⅓ cup water , plus more as needed
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese , plus more as needed
  • 8 flour tortillas

Optional add-ins

  • Fresh lime juice
  • Chopped cilantro

For serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon chili powder. Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Pour in the beans (I usually leave 1 can with juice and drain the other) and water. Cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Mash beans. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to low. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the beans until you reach your desired consistency. You can also use an immersion blender if you prefer a smoother consistency. Bring to a light simmer for 2 minutes. Add a splash more water if they become too thick or simmer longer to allow more moisture to evaporate if needed. Remove from heat and stir in optional add-ins, if using. Season to taste.
  • Assemble burritos. Spread about 1/3 cup of the beans down the center of a tortilla. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of cheese over the top. Fold the bottom edge over the filling and then fold in the sides and roll up.
  • Place in baking dish and bake 10 minutes. Serve while warm. Add desired toppings.

Notes

Storage: Store burritos in a covered container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Thaw them in the fridge overnight. You can use the microwave, the oven, or the air fryer to warm them through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 412mg, Potassium: 53mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 102IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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