Beef & Bean Burritos

In a pinch? Brown up some ground beef, add some enchilada sauce, refried beans and cheese and you’ll have a yummy dinner in no time. My kids loved this meal. They actually asked why we can’t have “normal” meals like this more often. They aren’t always fond of my random pizza recipes and fancy stuffed chicken dishes. Gotta love ‘em.

Beef & Bean Burritos
*Recipe from ThePioneerWoman.com
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 medium onion
1 can (7 oz.) Mexican tomato sauce or enchilada sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cumin, Oregano, Chili Powder, Garlic to taste
1 can (28 oz) refried beans
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
12 whole large flour tortillas
Extra grated cheese, for sprinkling
Extra sauce, for drizzling
Chopped cilantro, optional
Optional Filling Ingredients: Mexican Rice, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Green Chilies, Pico De Gallo

Brown ground beef with onion and season to taste. Pour in sauce and simmer over low heat. Add water if mixture gets too dry.
Heat refried beans in a saucepan. Add cheese and stir in till melted. Keep warm.
Heat tortillas in microwave for one minute.
Spread a small amount of beans on each tortilla. Add meat. Fold over ends, then roll up. Place two burritos on a microwave-safe plate. Drizzle red sauce over the top and sprinkle with more grated cheddar. Microwave for one minute, or until cheese is melted and burritos are very hot. Serve immediately.

OPTIONAL: Fill burritos with any optional ingredients you like.