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Crispy bean and cheese burritos on a plate with salsa

Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce can refried beans (, pinto or black)
  • 1 Tablespoon salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (, or cheddar cheese)
  • 6 medium flour tortillas
  • salsa (, for dipping)

Method
 

  1. Add the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Spoon about three tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a flour tortilla and smooth into a thin layer.
  3. Sprinkle with a small handful of shredded cheese. Roll tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam side down, into the pan.
  5. Turn them every 30 seconds or so as they cook until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
  6. Serve warm, with homemade five-minute salsa and guacamole, for dipping.

Notes

Original yield: 6