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Beef and Bean Burritos

A beef and bean burrito on a plate with a side of Mexican rice and salsa garnish.
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Spice up your dinner routine with these tasty beef and bean burritos. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 16-ounce can refried beans
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce (divided use)
  • 6 flour tortillas, burrito size
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or cheddar jack, or a Mexican blend, divided use
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Optional garnishes: cilantro, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, sliced ripe olives, guacamole

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In a large skillet cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until ground beef is no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Drain well.
  3. Add the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. Add refried beans and half of the enchilada sauce. Cook until heated through; keep warm.
  4. Arrange the tortilla on the countertop. Add about 1 heaping tablespoon of shredded cheese to the center of each tortilla (about half of the cheese). Top with approximately 1/2 to 2/3 cup of the beef mixture, then end with the remaining shredded cheese.
  5. Roll tightly, burrito-style, tucking the sides in to encase the mixture completely.
  6. Heat the burritos in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  7. Serve on a platter lined with shredded lettuce with the remaining enchilada sauce for drizzling and your choice of toppings.

Notes

Make Ahead:

Make the burritos up to step 5, wrap each one in foil, and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze in a food storage bag for up to 3 months. Defrost frozen burritos in the fridge overnight.

To reheat a burrito, remove the foil and wrap it in a dampened paper towel. Heat in the microwave until warm, about 2 to 4 minutes.

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