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Loaded Beef and Black Bean Burrito

Loaded Beef and Black Bean Burrito Recipes

If you're searching for bean burrito recipes that taste like a real meal instead of a sad wrap, you're going to want to bookmark this one. This recipe swaps in plant-based beef crumbles for that savory, meaty bite, while the black beans and rice do the heavy lifting on texture and fiber. Let's get cooking.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: DINNER, Gluten-free, healthy dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • This recipe makes 6 hearty burritos which is enough for a family dinner or several days of grab-and-go lunches if you're cooking for one or two people.
  • 1 tablespoon high-heat oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plant-based beef crumbles thawed if frozen
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 limes juiced (plus more to taste)
  • Chopped cilantro optional, but IMO non-negotiable
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 burrito-sized tortillas

Equipment

  • Kitchen Equipment You'll Need For
  • Nothing fancy here just the basics you probably already own:
  • A medium-sized pan with a lid for cooking the filling
  • Measuring spoons — For the spices.
  • Measuring cups for the beans, rice, and water
  • A knife set for chopping the onion and garlic
  • A microwave-safe plate for softening the tortillas
  • That's the whole equipment list. No stand mixer, no specialty burrito-rolling contraption, nothing you need to buy just for this recipe.

Method
 

  1. Step 1- Sauté the Aromatics
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring so it doesn't burn.
  3. Step 2- Brown the Plant-Based Beef
  4. Add the plant-based beef crumbles to the pan and cook until lightly browned, breaking it up with your spatula as it cooks. Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika so every crumble gets coated in that smoky, warm spice blend. Your kitchen should start smelling incredible right about now.
  5. Step 3- Simmer the Filling
  6. Add the black beans, water, and tomato paste to the pan. Mix everything well, cover with the lid, and let it simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. This step is where all those flavors actually meld together, so don't rush it.
  7. Step 4- Finish with Rice and Lime
  8. Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked brown rice, lime juice, and cilantro if you're using it. Mix until everything's fully combined and season with salt and pepper to taste. Give it a quick taste test here this is your last chance to adjust before rolling.
  9. Step 5- Soften the Tortillas
  10. Stack the tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 10 seconds. Flip the stack and microwave for another 10 seconds. This keeps them soft and pliable so they don't crack when you roll them.
  11. Step 6- Roll the Burritos
  12. Lay out a tortilla and add about 1 cup of the filling near one edge. Fold that edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll it up tight into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas until you've got a lineup of 6 fully loaded burritos.

Notes

Nutrition Breakdown

Here's roughly what you're getting per burrito:
  • Calories- 420kcal
  • Carbohydrates- 75g
  • Protein- 17g
  • Fat- 7g
  • Fiber- 16g
  • Sodium- 460mg