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    Beef and Bean Burritos

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 17, 2020 by Dee

    Beef and Bean Burritos made with ground beef, black beans and cheese take 20 minutes to make and are ideal when you need a quick and easy dinner! via @meamel

    Beef and Bean Burritos made with ground beef, black beans and cheese take 20 minutes to make and are ideal when you need a quick and easy dinner!

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    easy beef and black bean burritos with cheese and guac and tomatoes and sour cream and lettuce

    We eat these easy ground beef and black bean burritos lot! In fact, it's one of my favorite budget friendly quick-fix dinner recipes to make.

    Burritos are super simple to prepare, and my family absolutely loves them. Even the picky eaters gobble them right up, and we even love burritos for breakfast!

    If you're looking for an easy ground beef recipe with few ingredients, this one's for you! Here's what you need to make the burritos:

    • Ground beef
    • Black beans
    • Taco seasoning ( I use my Homemade Taco Seasoning)
    • Onions
    • Water
    • Jalapeño peppers (optional)
    • Flour tortillas

    Sometimes, I'll leave the beans out, but they're great for stretching out the beef and making this a very budget friendly meal. It's so budget friendly that I can usually get two dinners out of the beef and bean mixture! So if you're on a budget, ground beef and bean burritos are the way to go.

    How to Make Beef and Bean Burritos

    First, you cook your ground beef and beans. You can do this on the stove or make taco meat in your Instant Pot, which is basically the same filling for burritos.

    When the ground beef is done, set it aside while you warm up the tortillas. It's not completely necessary, but I find it makes it easier to roll them up.

    You can heat the tortillas on both sides on a skillet or griddle. Then, it's time to roll the tortillas.

    How to Roll Tortillas

    Place your beef and beans in a thin line in the center of the tortilla. Then, add shredded cheese and any other toppings you want.

    ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream in a tortilla

    The nice thing about keeping the basic beef and bean mixture simple is that you can go kind of crazy with the toppings. I like to set out a mix of cheese, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa and sour cream and let everyone go to town.

    Most of us include a little bit of everything on our burritos, and the picky ones have the bare minimum. Whatever works!

    fold tortilla over meat and cheese to make burrito

    Next, bring the two sides of the tortilla up and over the filling. They shouldn't touch. They should be close to the middle.

    Now, tuck and roll. Bring the end of the tortilla that's closest to you up and around the meat mixture.

    Tuck it over the meat as tight as you can. Then, roll it up so that the seam is on the bottom.

    how to fold tortilla for burrito

    You can cut the burrito in half, which makes it a little easier to add hot sauce or salsa. Or, leave them as is and enjoy!

    Freezer Friendly

    Burritos are freezer friendly and easy to reheat in the microwave or air fryer or toaster oven. perfect for meal planning.

    To freeze burritos, just add cheese if you want but nothing fresh. Allow to cool slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap and foil or place is zip top freezer bags.

    cut open ground beef burritos on a plate with lettuce and tomatoes

    Beef and Black Bean Burritos Recipe

     

    Recipe

    ground beef and black bean burritos with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes on plate

    Beef and Black Bean Burritos

    Published by Dee
    Beef and Bean Burritos made with ground beef, black beans and cheese take 20 minutes to make and are ideal when you need a quick and easy dinner!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 238 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup chopped onions
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced optional
    • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
    • 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • taco seasoning 1 packet or 3 tablespoons homemade
    • 1 cup water
    • large burrito size tortillas

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium skillet, saute the onions and diced jalapenos until slightly soft   
    • Add ground beef, and cook until brown
    • Drain any fat from beef, and stir in seasonings
    • Add water and black beans, cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until water is mostly absorbed 
    • Warm large tortillas on griddle, if desired, and fill each with small amount of beef and bean mixture and desired toppings. Roll up and serve immediately

    Notes

    Use your favorite spices, homemade taco seasoning or your favorite taco seasoning packet.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 260mgVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 3.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.9mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Published originally in 2017 and updated July 2020

     

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    1. Patrick says

      March 09, 2023 at 9:45 am

      Boy are these easy to make. Meal planning for the week. Great lunch leftovers!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Amy says

      March 04, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      Easy & delicious! I skipped the tortilla and made a burrito bowl with salad, salsa & sour cream...and a few corn chips!

      Reply
    3. Treacy says

      January 08, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      how much beef?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 08, 2021 at 4:59 pm

        I usually use about 1.5 pounds of beef.

    4. Jacque Hastert says

      July 22, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      I love this idea for a quick and easy dinner! This would be a great way to switch up taco tuesday.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 22, 2020 at 10:37 pm

        Thanks, Jacque! So glad you liked them!

    5. Catalina says

      July 21, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      I would like to wake up with these burritos. Yummy

      Reply
    6. Cathy says

      July 21, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Love burritos and these are excellent!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 22, 2020 at 10:39 pm

        Thanks, Cathy! Glad you enjoyed them!

    7. Beth says

      July 21, 2020 at 7:10 am

      Yummy! These burritos are so delicious and tasty! My kids love this recipe! Can't wait to make more!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 22, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        So glad your family liked them, Beth. Thanks!

    8. Kerri says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      I've got everything on hand! Thanks for the great dinner idea for tomorrow!

      Reply
    9. Allyson Zea says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      I made a whole bunch of these and they turned out AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 22, 2020 at 10:41 pm

        So happy to hear this, Allyson. Thank you!!

    10. Erin says

      July 20, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      These Beef and Bean Burritos are look like a perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Jenn says

      January 14, 2019 at 10:45 am

      Can you make ahead and reheat in a casserole dish so it is easier to feed a whole family at the same time?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 14, 2019 at 11:02 pm

        The burritos would have more of a baked texture, but that would work. You could also put each burrito on a tray or in a casserole dish and keep warm in the oven until you finish making them.

    12. carol says

      March 30, 2018 at 3:05 am

      Made these for the first time. Everyone loved the burritos. Since there was plenty of juice from the water I added some rice (1-2 TBLS) and simmered additional 20 min till rice was done.
      Delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 30, 2018 at 11:58 am

        That sounds really good, Carol. I'll have to try it with rice next time! 🙂

    13. Miz Helen says

      May 09, 2017 at 8:43 am

      We will just love your Easy Beef Black Bean Burrito, it looks delicious! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    14. Michelle Goth says

      May 02, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      I love working with black beans. They add such a great flavor to dishes like this.

      Reply
    15. Amanda | The Chunky Chef says

      May 01, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      I think I would eat at least 2!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 01, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        That's the only problem - they're definitely not low in fat!

    16. Nancy P. says

      May 01, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      One of my favorite meals to eat!

      Reply
    17. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      May 01, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      These have me craving burritos! I'm with you - the simpler, the better! They look so good!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 01, 2017 at 8:15 pm

        Exactly, and I could eat burritos almost every day! 🙂

    18. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      May 01, 2017 at 4:22 pm

      Oh this seriously looks so fantastic!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 01, 2017 at 8:14 pm

        Thanks, Jocelyn! My family loves them!

    19. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      May 01, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      I love these burritos. I don't think they need any more toppings than what you've added here. YUM!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 01, 2017 at 8:14 pm

        Thanks so much, Renee. These always go fast!

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