Beef and Bean Burritos

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/3 cup taco seasoning
• 4 ounces chopped green chile (or your favorite salsa)
• 28-30 ounces refried beans
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 8 large flour tortillas
• sour cream
• avocado slices
• shredded lettuce
• chopped tomatoes
• jalapeno slices
• sliced black olives
• chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef. Season the meat generously with taco seasoning while cooking. Add the green chile to the meat and stir to combine.

2. 2

   Scoop the can of refried beans into a medium-size bowl and smash with a spoon until smooth and spreadable.

3. 3

   To assemble the burritos, spread a line of refried beans down the center of a tortilla. Top it with a spoonful of the beef mixture, shredded cheese, and a sprinkling of cilantro.

4. 4

   Roll up the burrito and place edge side down on a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until the tortillas are golden brown with crisp edges.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and transfer the burritos onto plates. Add your favorite toppings to the plates and serve immediately.