Nana’s Beef and Bean Burritos
Description
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- Leftover taco meat using my taco seasoning (optional)
- 2 cups Sharp shredded cheddar cheese (Italian style)
- Amy's Organic Refried Beans
- Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Diced jalapeños
- Diced onions
- 1 can red enchilada sauce
- Large tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp 1.5 cumin
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning:
- Mix the ground beef with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1.5 tsp cumin, and 1/2 cup water.
- Stir and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the beef is well-coated with seasoning.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the diced jalapeños, 2 tbsp enchilada sauce, the seasoned ground beef, and 1 tbsp fresh cilantro. Simmer the mixture until heated through.
- Assemble the Burritos:
- Heat the refried beans in a saucepan until warm.
- Spread a layer of refried beans onto each tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add a portion of the beef mixture on top and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Wrap each tortilla tightly, tucking the ends in, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake the Burritos:
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the burritos and sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.