Bean & Cheese Burritos are a simple, hearty dish rooted in Tex-Mex home cooking, combining pantry staples into a satisfying baked meal. This version reflects a practical, mid-century approach to cooking, quick assembly, minimal ingredients, and crowd-pleasing flavor. Refried beans are enhanced with tomatoes and chili powder, then wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked with salsa and melted cheddar cheese. The result is warm, comforting, and endlessly adaptable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these burritos strike a balance between convenience and bold flavor, offering a nostalgic taste of home-style cooking with a Tex-Mex twist.
Ingredients
- 16 oz refried beans
- 1 tomato (medium, chopped)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
- 8 7-inch flour tortillas
- 12 oz salsa
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Bean Mixture
- Combine refried beans, chopped tomato, and chili powder in a saucepan
- Cook over medium heat until heated through
Step 2: Add Cheese
- Reserve ½ cup of shredded cheese for topping
- Stir remaining cheese into the bean mixture until melted
Step 3: Fill Tortillas
- Spread about ½ cup of bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla
Step 4: Roll Burritos
- Roll tortillas tightly
- Place seam-side down in a greased 13×9-inch baking dish
Step 5: Add Toppings
- Spoon salsa evenly over the burritos
- Sprinkle with reserved cheese
Step 6: Bake Covered
- Cover dish with foil
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes
Step 7: Finish Baking
- Remove foil
- Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
Step 8: Serve
- Serve hot with sour cream
Tips
- Add cooked ground beef or chicken for a meatier version
- Use pepper jack cheese for extra spice
- Substitute corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
- Add sautéed onions and bell peppers for more flavor
- Use black beans instead of refried beans for texture
- Top with fresh cilantro before serving
- Add jalapeños for heat
- Make ahead and refrigerate before baking
- Freeze assembled burritos for later use
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg
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