Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos
This is the easy homemade bean burrito recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat! The simple black beans are turned into a flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with oozy cheese and a crispy flour tortilla. It’s satisfying, budget-friendly, nutritious, and so delicious that we make them on a veryyyyyyy regular basis. The simple black beans are turned into a flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with oozy cheese and a crispy flour tortilla. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, quick and easy, and a great option for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch.
We make these ALL THE TIME for school lunches.
These easy burritos quickly turned into a favorite lunch item for my kids. I love that it’s hearty, filling, and nutritious; they love that it’s tasty and delicious.
I’ll make a big batch of our favorite refried beans and then it just takes a quick cook in the morning to make the burritos in minutes.
🌯 Comfort food classic: A timeless favorite everyone loves. It’s satisfying, comforting, and always hits the spot, no matter the weather or season!
🍽️ Super delicious: These are such a big hit and never seem to get old.
💪 Good source of protein: Each burrito has about 30 grams of protein, making it a satisfying and energizing meal that’s naturally vegetarian too!
🧀 Melty & cheesy: The perfect gooey texture inside with creamy beans and melty cheese.
🫘 Pantry staples: Uses ingredients you likely already have, this is a pretty affordable meal.
⏱️ Ready in minutes: Once the beans are done, you just need to roll, heat, and eat.
🥑 Customizable: You can easily add spice, toppings, or protein to these burritos.
You’ll also want to try black bean tostadas, black bean quesadillas,
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to make these bean burritos: tortillas (preferably the raw ones you cook at home!), refried black beans (or canned), and cheese!
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Warm tortillas before rolling. It makes them flexible and less likely to tear. Just microwave under a damp towel or heat in a pan for a few seconds.
- Shortcuts: We love the homemade beans so much that we typically make them quickly, but you can absolutely use canned refried beans or refried beans found in a pouch – squeeze beans!
- Variations: Switch up the type of beans to pinto, refried, etc. and the cheeses as well to give some different flavors.
- Additions: These burritos are simple, but you could easily add in some extras like cooked rice, veggies, salsa, etc.
Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This EASY bean burrito recipe is made with just a few ingredients and makes for a satisfying and delicious vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 3 cups refried black beans (or 2 15-oz. cans refried beans)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Make refried black beans if making from scratch.
- Assemble burritos. Lay out tortillas on a flat surface and place a sprinkle of cheese on the bottom third of the burrito. Top with refried beans and another sprinkle of cheese. Roll the burrito up, folding in the sides. Place seam side down and repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Cook burritos. Heat fry pan or griddle over medium heat. Cook burritos, seam side down first, for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover burrito components in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat burritos in the microwave gently or in a hot skillet just until warmed through.
- Freezer storage: Store foil-wrapped burritos in a freezer bag (stasher bags work well). Freeze for 1-2 months. To reheat: Unwrap the burrito from foil and wrap it loosely with a damp paper towel. Place on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 2-4 minutes, until hot throughout. Cooking time will vary by microwave.
- Ingredient notes: We love to make our own refried black beans, but you can also use canned black beans for a quick and easy shortcut. I would drain them and mash them slightly. I’ve used cheddar cheese, but you could use any cheese that melts well. Oaxaca (or quesillo) cheese would be ideal, but you could also use a Mozzarella or Monterey jack as well.
- Toppings: The toppings are optional, but they add great flavor, texture, and spice. See the full list below, but my favorite is taking a little sour cream and mixing it with some hot sauce for a creamy dipping sauce to go along with the burritos.
- Prep ahead: If you prep the refried black beans ahead, you’ll be able to make a burrito in just a few minutes!
- Serve with: Elote in a cup, corn salsa, chips and salsa, avocado slices.
Serving Suggestions
All these vegetarian burritos need is a few simple sides, along
- Elote in a Cup (Street Corn)
- Corn Salsa
- Tortilla chips
- Easy green salad
- Rice or Spanish rice
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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