Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos

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This is one of those easy dinner ideas that is great for a weeknight when I can use pantry ingredients to throw together something quick and easy that everyone loves.

Crispy Bean and Cheese Burritos:

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can refried beans
  • 1 Tablespoon salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese , or cheddar cheese
  • 6 medium-size flour tortillas
  • salsa , for dipping

Instructions

  1. Add the refried beans, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin to a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. Spoon about three tablespoons of the bean mixture onto the center of a flour tortilla and smooth into a thin layer. 
  3. Sprinkle with a large pinch of shredded cheese. Roll tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  4. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place a few burritos, seam side down, into the pan.
  5. Turn them every 30 seconds or so as they cook until they are golden and crispy on all sides.
  6. Serve warm, with homemade five-minute salsa and guacamole, for dipping.


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