The guys in this house LOVE Mexican food, and Beef & Bean Burritos have been a hit here for years. They are pretty easy to make, freeze well, and you can easily add, subtract, or replace ingredients to suit your personal tastes. It hadn’t occurred to me to share this particular recipe, because it’s very simplistic and easy, but some friends have asked for it a few times, and I thought that since they were interested, perhaps some of you might be too!
These are the basic 6 ingredients that I use. The cheese hadn’t been grated yet, but that is the 7th ingredient. *Updated: I forgot to add the Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Taco Seasoning
Burrito Beef Mixture
To begin, start browning the ground beef. This is probably close to 1.5 pounds, that’s the size package my local grocery store sells. I have RA and problems with my hands sometimes, so when it’s flared, I buy frozen chopped onions so I don’t have to chop. I chop the jalapenos (For milder flavor, toss the ribs and seeds, for spicier, leave them) and saute the onions and jalapenos together with a dab of butter until they are cooked through. Nick likes to add hot sauce to this mix. He uses Louisiana Hot Sauce and Tabasco Sauce, use your discretion with the amount, depending on how spicy you like your food! Brown the ground beef, add in the taco seasoning according to package directions. When it’s ready, toss in the cooked onions and jalapeno mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes.
Wrapping the Burritos
Meanwhile, I spread out the tortillas in the pan and on cutting boards. I divide the beans evenly, spreading across the center of the tortilla, top to bottom. Divide the beef mixture evenly across each tortilla and top with shredded cheese. Fold the top and bottom in, then roll up the sides. I place in my 9×13 dish (spray first with cooking spray!) seam side down. Pour the enchilada mix over the top, and add more shredded cheese. I use about 1 cup of cheese for the inside and add another cup to the top.
This is what the dish looks like right before it goes in the oven. I wish I had a finished product to show you, but I have a bad habit of taking pictures through the entire process, then get rushed as it’s done and serve it to the family before capturing the final picture! As they’re eating, I say OH NO, I need a picture! But, it’s too late! I have made a note on my meal planner to take a final picture for you the next time I make this 🙂
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 package burrito size tortillas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, chopped
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- Taco Seasoning
- Tabasco Sauce, if desired
- Louisiana Hot Sauce, if desired
- 2 cups shredded cheese and 1 jar queso cheese dip
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray
- Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning according to package directions
- Saute onion and jalapeno in a dab of butter, add tabasco and louisiana hot sauce, if desired, amount depending on personal preference of heat level.
- Layer beans, beef mixture, and cheese onto tortilla
- wrap burrito
- place seam side down in pan
- top with enchilada sauce and jar of queso cheese dip
- Bake for 20 minutes until heated through and cheese melted
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Julia Cosgrove says
July 26, 2017 at 10:23 pmI’ll have to try this. My husband would love it.
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 26, 2017 at 6:43 amSuch a great meal. Love this. Thank you so much
Anne C says
July 24, 2017 at 4:13 amLooks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Zoey says
July 24, 2017 at 1:28 amI love a good burrito for a weeknight meal.
donna porter says
July 23, 2017 at 4:08 amThis recipe looks delicious. I will be making this soon…
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 22, 2017 at 10:14 amThese look awesome. So good. Thank you for sharing
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 21, 2017 at 4:49 pmSo good. It makes your mouth water. Thank you
Graceful Coffee says
July 19, 2017 at 7:53 pmThis is a great recipe for a summertime BBQ! 🙂
Michelle Ayers says
July 20, 2017 at 8:08 amohhh that looks good!
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 16, 2017 at 7:35 pmSo good. Great supper at my house. God Bless
marlene a harris says
July 15, 2017 at 10:01 pmyummy cannot wait to make them
Renee Rousseau says
July 15, 2017 at 11:56 amBurritos are wonderful to have on hand for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks! I never thought of keeping frozen onions on hand and definitely added them to my grocery list. Thanks for sharing a easy peasey healthy recipe!
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 15, 2017 at 9:46 amWhat a great quick and easy meal. Thank you so much
Amy Green says
July 15, 2017 at 2:31 amMy family loves Mission tortillas and eat them all the time. Now I have an excuse to use them in your great recipe. I plan on varying the recipe a little by adding sliced black olives on top and some diced tomatoes.
Jayne Townsley says
July 15, 2017 at 2:31 amI like the idea of baking them! We usually just make ours and eat them as is.
Jasmine Stanford says
July 14, 2017 at 6:53 pmThis looks absolutely delicious!
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 14, 2017 at 5:50 pmThese will be great when I have family and friends over. They just look awesome. I hope mine look this good
Stacy says
July 14, 2017 at 3:15 pmI like how simple it is. I never thought of adding enchilada sauce. I usually add Rotel tomatoes to my burritos because I like them a little spicy.
Barrie says
July 13, 2017 at 6:51 pmMy kids would love this! I love how easy it is to make. Despite peferring cheddar cheese, I think the kids would prefer queso cheese dip.
ladymagnolia99 (Judy Cox) says
July 13, 2017 at 2:13 pmMy favorite Mexican food are burritos!! I love Bean and Beef are my favorites. I do put Green Chili Peppers in mine, since I love that taste with them.
Cynthia R says
July 13, 2017 at 2:01 pmA burrito is always my go to dinner when I’m in a hurry, just love all that cheese!
john hutchens says
July 13, 2017 at 12:46 pmThe burritos sound very good. I am adding the recipe to my box of easy meals. Thank you for sharing.
monique s says
July 13, 2017 at 12:25 pmI love beef bean burritos. I am going to try this recipe for sure
Cathy French says
July 13, 2017 at 12:10 pmAs much as I love taco bell burritos nothing is better than homemade. I love burritos more than any other mexican food so this is something I will suredly make.
Vicki Wurgler says
July 13, 2017 at 10:36 amlooks so good-my husband would love this recipe
Sarah L says
July 12, 2017 at 10:56 pmThat would make a filling meal with a side salad.
pollylee says
July 12, 2017 at 7:46 pmWe love trying new Mexican recipes. One of our very favorites is Burritos. Thanks for sharing!
shelly peterson says
July 12, 2017 at 5:42 pmMexican food is my favorite! These look really good. I will have to try these.
heather says
July 12, 2017 at 4:24 pmThese look so yummy and one recipe the kids would love thanks for sharing this one.
Linda Manns Linneman says
July 12, 2017 at 3:04 pmThese sound so good. Such a great recipe. I can’t wait to try these. Thank you for sharing
kristin sims says
October 15, 2013 at 3:28 amthanks for showing your pictures on how to wrap the burritos….delicious!
Robin Wilson says
October 2, 2013 at 12:20 pmThere is not an ingredient in this recipe that me and my family don’t just love. I am venturing into Mexican cooking so this is a good one for a novice like myself. Thanks for sharing!