BBQ bean burritos
These BBQ bean burritos are just my kind of thing – they appease my love of black beans, avocado, and cheese all in one go. Mexican food is good for that, and burritos are the ultimate.
The best thing about a burrito is that you can cram it with whatever fillings you fancy – as well as my 4 fillings (BBQ black beans, spicy tomato rice, mashed avocado, and some grated cheese), you could add a spoonful of salsa, an extra splash of hot sauce, some sautéed veggies… and don’t forget a dollop of sour cream to serve!
And by the way, when I say cram, I mean cram. My BBQ bean burritos only just closed. It’s actually quite a skill to roll a burrito neatly when they’re this packed with tasty fillings… and it’s not really a skill I possess. That’s one of the main reasons I tend to bake my burritos for a few minutes before serving – not only does it make sure they’re piping hot all the way through, it also helps them to hold together a bit more securely (the cheese gets nice and melty and helps to glue everything together!).
I wrapped my BBQ bean burritos in foil to serve, purely because it makes me feel like I’m eating fast food at home… skip it if you like! For a real Mexican feast, serve them with some tortilla chips and dips, sweet potato fries, or just a big salad.
BBQ bean burritos
Ingredients
For the spicy tomato rice:
- 150 g (~ 3/4 cup) uncooked white rice
- 1 tbsp oil
- 125 g (~ 1 cup) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp tomato puree
- Salt
- Black pepper
For the BBQ black beans:
- 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained (480g, or ~ 2 1/2 cups, in total when drained)
- 2 tsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
To assemble:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 100 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1 cup when grated)
- Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
- 2 avocados, coarsely mashed
Instructions
- To make the spicy tomato rice, start by boiling the white rice in plenty of water until just cooked. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and add the chopped cherry tomatoes. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, then add the cooked rice, hot sauce, and tomato puree. Season generously, and mix well.
- Meanwhile, add all of the ingredients for the BBQ black beans to a small saucepan, and cook over a fairly low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the beans are hot and have become quite soft. You can mash them slightly with the back of a spoon if you like.
- To assemble the BBQ bean burritos. lay out a large flour tortilla, and spread 1/4 of the BBQ black beans down the centre. Add 1/4 of the spicy tomato rice, 1/4 of the grated cheese, some chopped coriander (cilantro), and some mashed avocado. Fold up the two ends, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on a lined, lightly greased baking tray, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- You can either eat the burritos as they are, or bake them at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for about 20 minutes, until piping hot and crispy (this will help them to hold together a bit better too!).
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose. Information above is for one burrito.
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Burritos, and Mexican food for that matter, is all new to me. I heard they’re good for batch cooking and freezing as well. Looks good!
Mexican food is my absolute favourite! Burritos are definitely great for freezing :)
I am totally with you there – a burrito needs to be bursting and if you don’t have trouble folding it then it’s just not done right. These look epic.
Agreed!
Ha ha burrito rolling is quite the art – especially when you cram so much in (I am sure I would do), looks like a fun and tasty dish too
It hardly seems worth it if you’re not going to cram them full ;)
Looks like the homemade version of Chipoltle! Not sure if you have that in the UK but it is popular here in the States. Quick Mexican food , burritos, tacos, burrito bowls etc. Might be considered fast food but I always think of it as a little better! I will try this very soon!
We don’t have Chipotle in the UK but I wish we did! I’ve seen it mentioned online and it looks like just my kind of thing ;)
My kids would love to try this recipe! They love rice and beans burrito, never had one with BBQ flavor. Looks good.
Looks amazing but still easy enough for a weeknight. I’d totally crisp it up!
These look fabulous. One of my favorite things to eat is burritos but my wrapping skills are lacking as well.
Haha they’re tough aren’t they, that’s why I like baking them with the cheese inside – helps to glue them together ;)
Delicious looking BBQ burritos, all the ingredients are my favourites, all in a wrap.
These look like my kinda comfort food, the sound absolutely delicious!
Once a month my family and I get together for a family meal and a few drinks. This month it is my turn and I decided I wanted to do a Mexican night. I recently found out a family member is bringing a new partner and they are vegetarian, so thanks for sharing this, I can now stay with the Mexican theme but still please everyone!
Sounds like a great night, hope you all enjoy! :)
A great recipe, this is probably very satisfying
This looks delicious! I’d probably leave out the avocado and sub it with some extra veggies and (vegan) cheese. The casserole looks lovely too! How you and baby are well :)
Thanks Lauren, we’re both doing well :)