Tasty Burritos

Name: Tasty Burritos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 6 flour tortillas (12 inches), warmed; 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 4 teaspoons canola oil; Sour cream and salsa

My cousin is of Mexican heritage, and I’ve watched her make this crunchy beef burrito recipe for years. The very first time I made them for my own family, they instantly became a favorite meal. They’re even better warmed up the next day in the microwave. —Debi Lane, Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
6 flour tortillas (12 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
4 teaspoons canola oil
Sour cream and salsa

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning; remove from skillet and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
In a small saucepan, cook refried beans over medium-low heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Spoon about 1/3 cup of beans off-center on each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold sides and ends of tortillas over filling and roll up.
In same skillet over medium-high heat, brown burritos in oil on all sides. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Freeze option: Individually wrap cooled burritos in paper towels and foil; freeze in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, remove foil; place paper towel-wrapped burrito on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until heated through, turning once, 3-4 minutes. Let stand 20 seconds.

Test Kitchen Tips

Using lean ground beef in the meat loaf instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat.

A Monterey, California, businessman named David Jacks made Monterey Jack cheese popular in the late 1800s by shipping it to San Francisco and other areas of the U.S.

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Nutrition Facts

1 burrito: 519 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1539mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Tasty Burritos in Quick Cooking November/December 2005

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MarineMom_texas

Sep 15, 2019

Definitely a 5-star recipe. I followed the instructions but did add some chopped onion when browning the beef. So easy and quick. And delicious. Hubby and I both loved it. We will be having this again. Volunteer Field Editor
cookie20

Aug 12, 2019

I've been making these for years, but like another reviewer, I mix the beans with the meat. I prefer old el paso Burrito Seasoning instead of taco seasoning. Our stores do not stock it anymore, but I get it online at walmart or Amazon. Occasionally, it is stocked in walmart super centers.
Rebecca

Jun 15, 2019

I love these, oil and all!!??
wwv111354now

Jan 17, 2019

I've made these for years, but I heat the beans in with the meat after the meat is browned. I also use salsa instead of taco seasoning, but either one is good. I add the cheese to the meat/bean mixture and it's the perfect one pan meal.
Efrain

Jul 23, 2018

Broooooooo these things are beast I make them with cilantro and onion and fry them till they're flaky and crispy hmmmmmmm mmmmmm
Betty

Jun 5, 2018

I too fix these babies and my family loves them. it’s the frying and being crispy that makes them taste so good with side condiments. Yummy!
Carolyn

Jan 12, 2018

Tasty easy to prepare and a timesaver
gambles

Jan 3, 2018

Easy and great recipe! I love recipes that I can follow exactly the first time I make it to give it a fair shot AND play with/add whatever pops in my head for follow-up cooking. If you do choose to add additional ingredients, be careful not to add to much or over stuff. I never thought I would live crunchy tortillas so much. Thanks for the recipe.
Janice

Nov 27, 2017

why the oil ? a Tortilla will brown great with out any added oil at all . when we make them at home we use our panini press works great.. i have also used a frying pan.. and NO oil of any kind
Lady Fingers

Nov 19, 2017

I make these, using salsa in the burritos, instead of taco seasoning mix. Plate them on a bed of shredded lettuce, for that authentic taqueria look!