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Black or red kidney bean burritos

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Bean burritos are one of the most well-known Mexican dishes. They are easy to make and extremely tasty. Canned beans (black, red or even white) are cooked with garlic, onion, jalapeno peppers and cheese then placed in a flour tortilla that is rolled up and served hot.

Ingredients

  • 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black or red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced (or to taste)
  • 6 oz cheddar or Jack cheese (grated)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Method

Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil and place in oven preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Heat the vegetable oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Place the onion, red bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour the beans into the skillet and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently. You can optionally mash the beans using the back of a spoon or a potato masher; the bean mixture can be chunky or smooth - it is up to you.

Add the cheese to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly until the cheese is mixed with the rest of the ingredients. Add the cilantro and stir again to combine.

Spoon 1/4 of the mixture along the center of each tortilla, roll up the tortillas and serve hot.

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