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Crispy bean and cheese burritos served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and shredded lettuce on a platter.
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Bean and Cheese Burritos

These bean and cheese burritos are an easy, budget-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Creamy seasoned refried beans and melty cheese get wrapped in soft tortillas, then crisped in a skillet until golden brown.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Krista Teigen

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. refried beans (2 cans)
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded quesadilla cheese
  • 8 10-inch tortillas
  • olive oil

Toppings (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the beans to a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Then, stir in the salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
    32 oz. refried beans, ½ cup salsa, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, pinch of salt and pepper
  • Place the tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to make them soft and pliable. Add about ⅓ cup of cheese to the center or each tortilla. Then, top with ½ cup of beans.
    1½ cups shredded quesadilla cheese, 8 10-inch tortillas
  • Bring the bottom half of the tortilla up over the beans and tuck the bottom edge under the pile. Fold each side of the tortilla into the middle and tightly roll up into a burrito.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place 1-3 burritos at a time in the skillet, cooking for a couple minutes on each side until golden brown.
    olive oil
  • Serve with your desired fixings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges.
    salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Notes

  • Make sure not to overfill the burrito. Overfilling it can cause the tortilla to tear and make it harder to roll.
  • Always cook the burrito seam-side down first.
  • Crisping adds texture and structure. It's an extra step but it really takes these burritos to the next level.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 669kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1818mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 572mg | Iron: 6mg