Best 9 Easy Refried Bean And Cheese Burritos Recipes

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**Kickstart your day with a delightful fusion of Mexican and American flavors!**

These Easy Refried Bean and Cheese Burritos are a delectable treat that blends the richness of refried beans, the gooey goodness of melted cheese, and the crispiness of tortillas. They're a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, or snack that'll satisfy your hunger and leave you feeling energized. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions or personal preferences, so everyone can indulge in this flavorful fiesta.

**With options ranging from traditional to vegan and gluten-free, these burritos cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary needs:**

1. **Classic Refried Bean and Cheese Burrito:** This is the quintessential burrito experience, featuring a hearty filling of refried beans, melted cheese, and your choice of salsa and toppings.

2. **Vegan Refried Bean and Cheese Burrito:** For those who prefer a plant-based diet, this variation swaps out the cheese for a creamy vegan alternative, while maintaining the same savory and satisfying flavors.

3. **Gluten-Free Refried Bean and Cheese Burrito:** Made with gluten-free tortillas, this option ensures that those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities can enjoy these burritos without worry.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, a satisfying on-the-go option, or a delicious dish to share with friends and family, these Easy Refried Bean and Cheese Burritos are sure to hit the spot. So, grab your aprons and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS



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Easy, breezy, freezy. Roll up a few burritos, bake 'em up, and eat them now or freeze individually for super-easy lunches and dinners down the road. This flexible recipe can be made vegetarian, carnivorous, or vegan to satisfy every eater.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup of your favorite salsa (any kind should do fine)
1 (5-ounce) can diced green chilies
1 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus another 1/2 cup or more for topping (omit for vegan version)
12-10- inch flour tortillas*
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
Salsa
Sour cream or cashew sour cream
Guacamole
Diced tomatoes
Diced avocados
Fresh cilantro
Sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the refried beans, brown rice, salsa, chilies, corn, and 1 cup cheese. If adding chicken to half, move 3 cups of the mix to a separate medium bowl, add the chicken, and stir. If making a vegan filling (without cheese), add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if desired.
  • If the tortillas don't seem pliable (likely to rip when you bend/roll them), place tortillas on a large plate and cover with a damp dishtowel. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to steam the tortillas.
  • One at a time, lay the tortillas flat and place 1/3 cup filling just below the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla so that they nearly touch, then bring up the bottom of the tortilla, pulling the contents tight, rolling the burrito from the bottom upl, and keeping the sides tucked as you go. For more guidance, here's a terrific piece from The Kitchn on how to roll a burrito.
  • Lay the burritos side by side in a 9-inch x 13-inch pan (or, if you're making a meaty version and a vegetarian version, keep them segregated by using two 8-inch by 8-inch pans).
  • Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese over the top (omit for vegan version) and bake for about 20 minutes, until heated through, cheese is melted, and they're starting to turn golden brown. Serve.

BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, taco seasoning, flour tortillas, refried bean, shredded mexican cheese blend

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
6 flour tortillas
16 oz refried bean, 1 can
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Add ground beef to a large skillet over high heat and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain the fat and set aside to cool.
  • Assemble the burritos by microwaving the flour tortilla for 20 seconds, and begin to layer burrito starting with refried beans, followed by the cooked beef and cheese.
  • Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla and roll it up from the bottom, tucking the bottom edge under the filling. Wrap in parchment paper and label. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • To reheat from frozen, wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway or until the center is hot. Let stand 1 minute before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BEAN BURRITOS



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I always have the ingredients for this cheesy bean burrito recipe on hand. Cooking the rice and shredding the cheese the night before save precious minutes at dinnertime. -Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Shredded lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine beans, salsa, rice and 1 cup cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Arrange burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, topped with lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEANS, RICE & CHEESE BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Beans, Rice & Cheese Burritos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flour tortillas, refried bean, spanish rice, shredded mexican cheese blend

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 flour tortillas
16 oz refried bean, 1 can
1 cup spanish rice, cooked
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Assemble the burritos by microwaving the flour tortilla for 20 seconds, and begin to layer burrito starting with refried beans, followed by the cooked rice and cheese.
  • Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla and roll it up from the bottom, tucking the bottom edge under the filling. Wrap in parchment paper and label. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • To reheat from frozen, wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel and microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway or until the center is hot. Let stand 1 minute before eating.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS



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Crispy bean and cheese burritos are guaranteed to be family approved, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. They include seasoned refried beans and fresh shredded cheese layered inside a tortilla and cooked until crispy. Serve warm, with homemade salsa and guacamole, for dipping.

Provided by beta3

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 tablespoon salsa
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BEEF AND BEAN BURRITOS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, diced
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
Three 7-ounce cans Mexican tomato sauce (I use El Patobrand) or enchilada sauce
One 28-ounce can refried beans
3/4 cup grated Cheddar, plus extra for sprinkling
12 burrito-size flour tortillas
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 170 to 180 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions until softened. Then add the ground beef and cook until the beef is cooked through. Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt and stir to combine. Pour 2 cans of the Mexican tomato sauce into the meat and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add a little water if the mixture gets too dry.
  • Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cheese, and stir it in till its melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 1 minute, and then spread a small amount of beans on each tortilla. Add a small amount of the meat. Fold over the ends of the tortilla, and then roll them up. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Then place them in a large baking dish, cover with foil and keep warm in the oven.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle the remaining can of tomato sauce over all of the burritos and sprinkle with more grated Cheddar. Return to the oven for a couple of minutes just to melt the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the tops with the cilantro leaves and serve immediately to the fork-bangers in your life. They'll kiss you and hug you. Repeatedly.

REFRIED BEAN BURRITOS



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These are quick and fairly healthy if made with low fat ingredients, add some rice if you want to stretch them farther or just go with basic bean and cheese.

Provided by JMS0173

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 ounce) can refried beans (I use fat free)
1 teaspoon chili powder or 1 teaspoon ground dried chile
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 -5 dashes garlic powder
hot sauce
1 cup hot cooked rice (I usually omit) (optional)
8 ounces cheddar cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded or thinly sliced (I use low fat)
your favorite salsa
1 package flour tortilla (10-in. The recipe usually uses 5 tortillas the way I make it)
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
sliced black olives
sliced scallion
sliced jalapeno
sour cream
guacamole

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.

BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS



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Mexican refried beans are a cinch to make at home on a weeknight thanks to some staple pantry items and a few basic fresh ingredients. Buttery canned pinto beans are perfect in this dish, breaking down into a creamy, silky mixture. (Black beans would also work great.) While the beans are often fried in lard or bacon drippings, this vegetarian version builds flavor with caramelized onion, bell pepper, garlic and smoked paprika instead. Pico de gallo adds a touch of tang to counter the rich beans. Pan-frying the wrapped burritos guarantees a golden, irresistibly crispy exterior and an interior that oozes with melted cheese.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     weeknight, burritos and nachos, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup safflower or canola oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1/2 medium onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (from 1/2 pepper)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, 1/2 cup of bean liquid reserved and the rest drained
1/2 cup store-bought or homemade pico de gallo or salsa
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 (9- to 10-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar
Sour cream and hot sauce, for serving

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.

CRISPY BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS RECIPE



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Mexican cuisine made easy! These are so easy to throw together and the result never disappoints!

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3.5 ounce boil in bag brown rice
1 cup salsa
1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
1 avocado (diced)
1 Tablespoon lime juice
6 soft taco flour tortillas
2 cups Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
1 15.5 ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed)

Steps:

  • Cook the boil in bag brown rice according to package directions, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and place in a medium sized bowl, add the salsa and cilantro and mix well, set aside.
  • Put the diced avocado in a bowl and add the fresh lime juice and toss well. Set aside.
  • Place the six tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded cheese in the center of each tortilla in a 3 inch strip. Top the cheese with 1/4 cup of black beans.
  • Then place a heaping 1/3 cup of the rice mixture over the beans.
  • Divide the avocado over the six tortillas.
  • Fold up opposite sides and then the bottom and roll up to enclose the filling.
  • Coat the top and bottom of the burritos with non-stick cooking spray. Place 3 burritos in the skillet seam side down. Cook for about 1 minute or until lightly browned and crisp. Turn the burritos and cook another minute until golden brown. Repeat with 3 remaining burritos.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 804 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Pinto beans are the traditional choice for refried beans, but you can also use black beans, kidney beans, or a combination of beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to soften the beans and make them easier to cook.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender: This may take about an hour or two, depending on the type of beans you are using.
  • Mash the beans: You can use a potato masher, a food processor, or a blender to mash the beans.
  • Season the beans: Add salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder to taste.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh tortillas, cheese, and vegetables will make your burritos taste the best.
  • Warm the tortillas before filling them: This will make them more pliable and less likely to crack.
  • Don't overfill the burritos: You want to be able to fold them up tightly without them falling apart.
  • Cook the burritos until they are golden brown: This will help to seal in the flavors and keep the burritos from falling apart.
  • Serve the burritos with your favorite toppings: Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de Gallo are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Refried bean and cheese burritos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple tips, you can make the best refried bean and cheese burritos at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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