SCHEMA||{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Taco Bell Bean Burrito Recipe","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Peter Martin","jobTitle":"Chef","url":"https://www.grittychef.com"},"datePublished":"2024-06-24","description":"A homemade version of Taco Bell's classic bean burrito with seasoned refried beans, rice, cheese and authentic Mexican flavors wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT20M","totalTime":"PT35M","keywords":"bean burrito, Taco Bell copycat, Mexican fast food, vegetarian burrito, homemade burrito","recipeYield":"4","recipeCategory":"Main Course","recipeCuisine":"Mexican","nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":"420 calories","carbohydrateContent":"52 g","proteinContent":"14 g","fatContent":"18 g","saturatedFatContent":"6 g","cholesterolContent":"25 mg","sodiumContent":"780 mg","sugarContent":"3 g","servingSize":"1 burrito"},"recipeIngredient":["240g refried beans (vegetarian)","120g cooked rice","2 tbsp vegetable oil","1 small onion, finely diced","2 cloves garlic, minced","1 tsp ground cumin","1 tsp chili powder","1/2 tsp paprika","1/4 tsp oregano","Salt and pepper to taste","4 large flour tortillas (25cm diameter)","100g shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)","60ml taco sauce","1 small onion, finely chopped (for topping)"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare onions and garlic","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add half of the diced onion and sautΓ© for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Season beans","text":"Add the refried beans to the pan. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano. Mix well and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the mixture seems too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to reach a spreadable consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Heat rice","text":"In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the cooked rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat it through and add a slight toasted flavor. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Warm tortillas","text":"Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 10-15 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds until they become pliable."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Assemble burritos","text":"To assemble the burritos, lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread about 60g of the seasoned refried beans in a line across the middle of the tortilla, leaving about 5cm from the edges. Top with about 30g of rice, 25g of shredded cheese, a tablespoon of taco sauce, and a sprinkle of the remaining raw diced onion."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Roll burritos","text":"Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then fold the bottom edge up and over the filling. Continue rolling tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, until you have a neat burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Toast burritos","text":"For the authentic Taco Bell finishing touch, place the assembled burritos seam-side down in a clean, dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden and crispy. This seals the burrito and gives it that signature slight crunch."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Serve","text":"Wrap the burritos in foil if you want to keep them warm, or serve immediately. Optionally, you can slice them in half diagonally for a nice presentation. Serve with additional taco sauce on the side for dipping."}],"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.9,"bestRating":5,"worstRating":1,"ratingCount":1},"review":[{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Peter Martin"},"datePublished":"2024-06-24","reviewBody":"A faithful homemade version that brings genuine Mexican character to the home kitchen.","name":"Chef's Rating","reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4.9,"bestRating":5,"worstRating":1}}],"url":"https://www.grittychef.com/recipes/taco-bell-bean-burrito-recipe","@id":"https://www.grittychef.com/recipes/taco-bell-bean-burrito-recipe#recipe","image":["https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/681798de2b10b43b9458e123/6979e27127bee9ef3a68320d_Phoenix_10_Image_Description_A_warm_bean_burrito_photographed_0.jpeg"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"GrittyChef","url":"https://www.grittychef.com","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/68179523ed0aeea15c49bade/690376118ebfd7be919eabab_gritty-chef-logo.png"}},"dateModified":"2026-03-26"}
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