Beef and Bean Burritos

These enchilada-style burritos were made entirely out of my pantry/freezer/fridge "on-hand" staples. I made them last week sometime when I knew I wouldn't be able to get to the store and didn't have a proper meal planned for that particular evening. This recipe magically popped into my head when I was taking inventory of my stash o' groceries, and I was excited to find that I had everything to make them. I'd been wanting to try these burritos out for some time, so it was very fortuitous that it all worked out. I love it when dinner happens on the spur of the moment, without my having to drag three ornery children to the market. Woot!!!

Beef and Bean Burritos
From: The Pioneer Woman website

Ingredients:
2 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 whole Medium Onion
1 can (7 Ounce) Mexican Tomato Sauce Or Enchilada Sauce
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Cumin, Oregano, Chili Powder, Garlic To Taste
1 can (28 Ounce) Refried Beans
3/4 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
12 whole Burrito-sized Flour Tortillas (I used whole wheat tortillas)
Extra Grated Cheese, For Sprinkling
Extra Sauce, For Drizzling
Cilantro Leaves, Optional

Directions:
Brown ground beef with onion and season to taste. Pour in sauce and simmer over low heat. Add water if mixture gets too dry.

Heat refried beans in a saucepan. Add cheese and stir in till melted. Keep warm.

Heat tortillas in microwave for one minute.

Spread a small amount of beans on each tortilla. Add meat. Fold over ends, then roll up. Place two burritos on a microwave-safe plate. Drizzle red sauce over the top and sprinkle with more grated cheddar. Microwave for one minute, or until cheese is melted and burritos are very hot. Serve immediately.