Bean and Beef Burrito

The Bean and Beef Burrito is a hearty, wrapped meal originating from Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, featuring a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, refried or whole beans, and often cheese, rice, or salsa. It's a customizable staple, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This burrito is a balanced, energy-dense meal, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the tortilla and beans, protein from the beef and beans, and fats from the meat and any added cheese or oils. A typical serving can range from 500 to 800 calories, offering significant fiber, iron, and B vitamins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	390 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	820 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Folate	110 mcg DFE

Per 1 burrito (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the burrito represents the fusion of traditional Mexican ingredients with American influences, becoming a global fast-food icon. Nutritionally, the combination of beans and beef creates a complete protein, making it a particularly filling and satisfying plant-and-animal based meal.