Better Bean Burrito Food

REFRIED BEAN BURRITO RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
• Add shallot, bell pepper, corn, chili powder, cumin and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring every so often, for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender crisp. Add garlic, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
• To assemble each burrito, layer refried beans in the centre of the tortilla (about 1/3 cup per burrito), about 1/4 cup of cooked rice on top, 1/2 of pepper mixture, a few slices of avocado and about 2 tablespoons of crumbled cheese per burrito.
• To fold the burritos: For each one, bring one side of the tortilla up over the ingredients (covering them), fold in each side, then begin to tightly roll the burrito (keeping everything tucked in as you roll, so it's compact). Alternatively, you can fold the burrito your favourite way. Serve and enjoy! This burrito is delicious served with your favourite chips and salsa (or enjoy the burrito as is).
• Optional (but delicious): Wipe out pan and lightly grease with vegetable oil. Place over medium heat. Add burritos to pan and warm for about 2 minutes per side.

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Add the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
• Spoon about three tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a flour tortilla and smooth into a thin layer.
• Sprinkle with a large pinch of shredded cheese. Roll tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam side down, into the pan.
• Turn them every 30 seconds or so as they cook until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
• Serve warm, with homemade five-minute salsa and guacamole, for dipping.

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• Combine refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin in a mixing bowl; stir until smooth.
• Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a tortilla and smooth into a thin layer. Sprinkle with a large pinch of shredded cheese and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining bean mixture, tortillas, and cheese.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam-side down, into the skillet. Cook, turning every 30 seconds, until golden and crispy on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining burritos.

BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through. , Spoon about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

BETTER BEAN BURRITO

Steps:

• In a nonstick pan, sauté onion and peppers in oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beans and simmer, covered, 5 to 7 minutes. While beans are simmering, warm tortillas in the oven at the lowest temperature. Lay tortillas on a clean flat surface. Spoon 1/4 bean mixture onto each tortilla. Add lettuce and tomatoes. Sprinkle each with 2 tbsp cheese. Fold up the bottom quarter of each tortilla and roll away from you, tucking in the sides as you go. Serve seam side down.

CHEESE AND BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
• Prepare filling by mixing refried beans, chilies, cumin and garlic together in a bowl.
• Spoon approximately 4 ounces bean filling into the center of each tortilla and top with about one tablespoon of cheese.
• Fold in ends and then sides.
• Place burritos seam side down on baking sheets that have been sprayed with vegetable oil spray.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

BEEF AND BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large skillet. Drain if needed. Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas) and cook together for 10 minutes.
• Wrap filling into tortilla with your choice of cheddar cheese, sour cream, black olives, avocado, and/or salsa.

BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add beans and 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add corn; cook to heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in scallions.
• Heat tortillas according to package instructions; fill with rice, bean mixture, and cheese.
• Assemble: Mound 1/4 cup rice, 3/4 cup bean mixture, and 1/4 cup cheese on one side of tortilla. Fold sides, and hold them in. Starting from filled end, holding sides in as you work, tightly roll into a bundle. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and prepare remaining burritos.
• Serve immediately, with salsa and sour cream, if using, or wrap per freezing instructions.

BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add pinto beans, pico de gallo, smoked paprika, reserved bean liquid and 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing occasionally with a potato masher or the back of a spoon, until liquid is absorbed and mixture is thick, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer refried beans to a bowl, and wipe out skillet.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the refried beans in the center of each tortilla and top each with 1/3 cup of the cheese. Fold the short sides of the tortilla over the filling; fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling and tightly roll.
• In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium. Add 3 burritos seam side down and cook until golden, turning occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 3 burritos. Serve warm with sour cream and hot sauce on the side.

REFRIED BEAN BURRITOS

Steps:

• Place beans in microwave safe dish.
• Stir in next 5 ingredients.
• Heat on medium power for about 3 minutes or until hot, stirring once halfway through.
• Alternatively, heat over low heat on stovetop until warmed through.
• If mixture becomes too thick, add water.
• Mix in rice, if using.
• Meanwhile, heat the tortillas.
• Use the method you like best.
• I usually just heat them one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20-30 secs per side, or just until pliable.
• Place about 1/3 cup bean mixture in each tortilla, add cheese, salsa and toppings, and roll.
• You can bake them in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes if you want them firmer/crisper.
• I like to skip this step.
• That's it!
• These refrigerate well for a few days.
• I can't speak for the freezer.
• I end up with 5 medium sized burritos; if you use the rice or more veggies, you will get more.
• Since I usually reheat one or two at a time, I add sour cream after reheating.
• No one would call these authentic Mexican food; they taste more like a fresher and better version of Taco Bell, but they are very good.