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Bean Burritos or Tacos Recipe

Tex-Mex · Main course · 20 min total

A quick and satisfying Tex-Mex meal featuring seasoned refried beans, cheese, and your favorite toppings wrapped in warm tortillas or tucked into crunchy taco shells.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas (for burritos) or 8 hard taco shells (for tacos)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream, salsa, guacamole

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in refried beans, water, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, or prepare taco shells according to package directions.
4. For burritos: Spoon about 1/3 cup bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and desired toppings. Fold in sides, then roll up tightly. For tacos: Fill each shell with bean mixture, cheese, and toppings.
5. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a splash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne to the beans.
• To make ahead, prepare bean mixture and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat before assembling.
• For a vegan version, use vegan refried beans, omit cheese, and add vegan sour cream.

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