Description
Mexican-inspired comfort rolls into one delightful package with this cheesy bean and rice burrito. Melted cheese, hearty beans, and fluffy rice create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 9-inch flour tortillas
- 1 16-ounces (454 grams) can of refried beans
- 2 ⅔ cups (633 milliliters) Spanish rice
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) Mexican cheese blend
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pickled jalapeños, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pickled jalapeño juice (optional)
Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (or regular chili powder)
Instructions
- Prepare the zesty jalapeno cream sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients in a compact mixing vessel until smooth and well-integrated.
- Position a soft tortilla flat on a pristine work surface, creating a clean canvas for assembly.
- Layer the center of the tortilla with a generous spread of velvety refried beans, creating a rich foundational base.
- Cascade warm Spanish rice across the beans, ensuring an even distribution of fluffy grains.
- Sprinkle a lavish blanket of melty Mexican cheese blend over the rice, promising a gooey interior.
- Elegantly drizzle the vibrant jalapeno cream sauce, allowing its tangy essence to weave through the filling.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll from bottom to top with precise tension, creating a compact burrito package.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing the surface to reach an ideal toasting temperature.
- Gently place the burrito seam-side down, allowing it to sear and transform into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Rotate the burrito, ensuring each side achieves a uniform, appetizing bronze color and satisfying crunch.
Notes
- Prep the creamy jalapeno sauce ahead of time for a zesty flavor boost that elevates the entire burrito.
- Use fresh, warm tortillas for easier rolling and a softer texture that prevents cracking or tearing.
- Distribute fillings evenly across the center of the tortilla to ensure a balanced bite with beans, rice, and cheese in every mouthful.
- Toast the burrito in a skillet to create a crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds a delightful crunch and enhances the overall eating experience.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent burning and achieve an even, golden-brown color on both sides of the burrito.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the burrito while the cheese is melted and the tortilla remains crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg