Description
Homemade cheesy bean and rice burrito promises comfort on a plate with authentic Mexican-inspired flavors. Creamy beans, melted cheese, and perfectly seasoned rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tortillas (9-inch, flour)
- 16 oz (454 g) refried beans (1 can)
- 2 ⅔ cups (633 ml) Spanish rice
- 2 cups (473 ml) Mexican cheese blend
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pickled jalapeños, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) pickled jalapeño juice (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk jalapeno cream sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth and thoroughly blended.
- Tortilla Assembly: Lay tortilla flat and spread a robust layer of refried beans across the center, creating a hearty base for the burrito.
- Rice and Cheese Layer: Evenly distribute warm Spanish rice over beans, then generously cover with Mexican cheese blend to ensure a melty, rich filling.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle jalapeno cream sauce across the cheese, allowing its zesty character to permeate the layers.
- Burrito Wrapping: Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom to top, creating a compact and secure package.
- Skillet Toasting: Heat skillet over medium flame and place burrito seam-side down, searing until a crisp, golden-brown exterior develops.
- Final Browning: Rotate burrito to ensure even toasting, achieving a uniform, crunchy surface that seals in the warm, flavorful ingredients.
Notes
- Sauce Prep Tip: Whisk jalapeno cream sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, consistent flavor throughout the burrito.
- Bean Layer Strategy: Spread refried beans evenly to create a moisture barrier that prevents tortilla from becoming soggy during cooking.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Use shredded Mexican cheese blend for optimal melting and ensure even distribution across the rice layer.
- Sealing Technique: Roll burrito tightly with tucked-in sides to prevent filling from spilling out during the toasting process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg