Refried Bean Burrito
My easy Refried Bean Burrito recipe, filled with creamy refried beans and melty cheese, is perfect for busy weekday dinners. With just 3 ingredients and 20 minutes, I can have these tasty burritos on the table. I also love that I can freeze them for easy pre-made meals or sneak in extra favorite fillings.
Servings: 6
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups refried beans , homemade or store bought (my recipe makes 3 cups)
- 1 ½ cups dairy free shredded cheese , or any cheese you prefer
- 6 burrito sized tortillas , gluten-free if needed
Instructions
- Add ½ cup beans to each tortilla.
- Top with ½ cup cheese.
- Fold sides of the tortilla in, then roll tortilla packing in the filling into a nice tight burrito closed on all sides.
- Place seam side down into a frying pan. I did not use or need any non stick surface. Cook on medium low for about 5 minutes, or until seam is sealed and tortilla is a deep brown. Burrito should come off easily, if it is sticking then it needs to cook longer. Check periodically being careful not to burn it. If you accidentally burn it, don’t worry, it is easy to use a serrated knife to scrape off the burned surface.
- Flip burrito to the other side and brown again for another 5 minutes. Grilling is optional but makes for the perfect burritos and makes them easier for kids to eat since it seals them.
- Serve!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making these refried bean burritos is to always place them seam side down in the pan first. This helps seal the burrito while it cooks, so everything stays tucked inside and my boys can grab them without any of the filling falling out.
- Warm the beans first: I like to warm the beans a bit before filling the tortillas. It helps the burrito stay nice and hot all the way through.
- Use burrito-sized tortillas: I always reach for the bigger burrito-sized tortillas so I can fit more filling. If I only have smaller ones, I just use a little less.
- Check before flipping: When I flip the burrito, it should lift off the pan easily. If it’s sticking, I give it a little more time to cook.
- Fix if burned: If I ever burn the tortilla a bit, I don’t stress. I just grab a serrated knife and gently scrape off the burned part.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1256mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg