Perfect Bean and Cheese Burrito

5 from 3 votes

Hands down the recipe and formula to make the most Perfect Bean and Cheese Burrito!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Tex Mex, Southwestern, Mexican

Servings: people

Warm the homemade beans in a skillet over low heat.
Char the tortilla over an open flame.
Place a tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread ⅓ cup of beans in the center of the tortilla. Top with ⅓ cup shredded cheese.
Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla towards the center, covering part of the filling. This step helps keep everything neatly inside when you roll it.
Starting from the edge closest to you, fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the filling. Tuck it tightly as you continue to roll the burrito away from you, keeping the sides folded in as you go. Roll until the entire burrito is sealed. Place the burrito seam side down on a baking sheet and continue to assemble the rest of the tortillas.
Once rolled, you can place the burrito seam-side down in a hot pan to crisp it up and seal the edges.
Heat a large skillet or braiser or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the burritos seam side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the seam is secured and the burritos are warm, the cheese is melted and the tortilla is the slightest bit crispy where it touched the pan.
If you want to attempt to unroll the tortilla and stuff it with guacamole, be my guest. Otherwise, serve the bean and cheese burrito with toppings immediately.