Bean and Cheese Burritos

So our recipe of the week is a Mexican one.  You will see many Mexican recipes on this blog as it's one of our favorite types of meals!  This one is super, duper easy.  I mean, really easy.  Like open up cans and spices and mix it together easy.  It's also a good one to have your kids "help" you.  O and S helped me this time so I decided to add some pictures. :)

Bean and Cheese Burritos

1 can(16oz) refried beans- we use refried black beans.  I read somewhere they are better for you and they taste just as good!

1 cup chopped red onion or a few dried

1 can(4oz) diced green chilies

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

4 soft tortillas(8 inch)

4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Got every we need!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix all ingredients except tortillas and cheese in medium size bowl.

 Mix well.

Extra step... if you feel the need to... bang your measuring cups(which aren't needed for the recipe) on the table to make a lot of noise!

Assemble the burrito by spooning about 1/2 cups of filling(or a few big spoonfuls) into the center of each tortilla and top with 1 tablespoon of cheese(that's what the recipe says... I just put a small handful of cheese in... the more cheese the better!). Fold end and sides. 

 I'm assuming most everyone knows this little trick but I just thought of it not that long ago so I thought I would share.  If you fold the sides and one end of the tortilla and then hold it in your hand, you can push the filling down with a spoon and fold the last end over.  This seems to work better for me... hope it works for you!

 


Place burritos seam side down on baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.  Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Enjoy!