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Beef and Bean Burritos

Beef and Bean Burritos

Beef and Bean Burritos · ready in 35 min · 4 servings · 620 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Hearty flour tortillas filled with savory beef, tender kidney beans, and juicy tomatoes, all brought together with warm spices and melted cheddar for a comforting, satisfying burrito.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
kcal
620
Difficulty
easy
AmericanMexicanMain dishesHigh-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 400 gTomatoes, diced
  • 480 gRed kidney beans
  • 15 gCilantro
  • 150 gOnion
  • 12 gGarlic cloves
  • 200 gCheddar cheese
  • 280 gFlour tortillas

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Sauté onion and garlic

    Saute onion and garlic in skillet on medium heat. Add steak and cook until brown. (Do not drain, those juices add lots of flavor later!). · 5 min

    What to look for: onion turns translucent

  2. Brown the beef

    Drain tomatoes and kidney beans, add to skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes. · 6 min

    What to look for: meat browned with juices

  3. Simmer beans and tomatoes

    Sprinkle cilantro all over and mix well. Cook for a few more minutes until heated throughout. · 8 min

    What to look for: mixture bubbling gently

  4. Mix in cilantro

    Warm up flour tortillas, sprinkle cheese inside, and spoon desired amount into tortilla. Enjoy! · 2 min

    What to look for: herbs evenly distributed

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal620
Protein32 g
Carbohydrates58 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat28 g
of which saturated12 g
Fibre9 g
Sodium980 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Tomatoes

  • canned crushed tomatoes: Drain lightly for similar consistency
  • fresh cherry tomatoes: Chop finely and sauté briefly

Red kidney beans

  • pinto beans: Common burrito alternative
  • black beans: Adds earthier flavor

Cilantro

  • parsley: Milder, less citrusy

Onion

  • shallot: Sweeter and milder

Garlic cloves

  • garlic powder: Add with tomatoes to prevent burning

Cheddar cheese

  • monterey jack cheese: Melts very smoothly
  • vegan cheddar-style shards: Choose a melt-friendly brand

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