Beef and Bean Burritos
Spice up your dinner routine with these tasty beef and bean burritos. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 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 can can refried beans, 16-ounce
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce, divided use
- 6 flour tortillas, burrito size
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roll tightly, burrito-style, tucking the sides in to encase the mixture completely.
- Heat the burritos in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 757IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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