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Two Bean Burritos Recipe

Name: Mitla Cafes Two Bean Burritos Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or canned, drained & rinsed); 1 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained & rinsed); 0.5 cups yellow onion, small dice; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend; 0.5 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for serving); 0.5 cups salsa or pico de gallo (for serving); 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (optional); 1 cups tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced (or 1 tsp chipotle powder); 1 tsp honey or brown sugar; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp salt; 4 pieces large flour tortillas (10-inch); 1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil; 1 tbsp butter (optional, for crisping)

Inspired by Mitla Cafe

Time35m

Serves4

with Cheese and Sauce

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Ingredients

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Beans & Filling

2 cups cooked pinto beans (or canned, drained & rinsed)

1 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained & rinsed)

1/2 cups yellow onion, small dice

2 tsp Garlic, minced

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Chili powder

1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tbsp ReaLime juice

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Cheese & Toppings

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend

1/2 cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for serving)

1/2 cups salsa or pico de gallo (for serving)

2 tbsp pickled jalapeños (optional)

Sauce

1 cups tomato sauce or canned crushed tomatoes

1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)

1 tsp honey or brown sugar

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp water

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Wraps & Cooking

4 pieces large flour tortillas (10-inch)

1 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil

1 tbsp butter (optional, for crisping)

Method

Beans & Filling

Prepare aromatics

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. When hot, add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and lightly golden, about 4–5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Season and warm beans

Add the pinto and black beans to the skillet. Sprinkle the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beans. Stir to combine and cook 3–4 minutes until beans are heated through and spices are fragrant.

Mash slightly and finish

Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, lightly mash about one-third of the beans in the pan so the mixture is a combination of whole beans and creamy mashed beans. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning.

Sauce

Make quick chipotle sauce

While beans warm, whisk together the tomato sauce, minced chipotle in adobo (or chipotle powder), honey, apple cider vinegar, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness if desired.

Warm the sauce briefly in a small saucepan over low heat for 2–3 minutes to meld flavors, then remove from heat. Keep warm.

Assemble & Cook Burritos

Prepare tortillas

Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds each side until pliable and warmed, about 15–20 seconds per side. Keep wrapped in a clean towel to stay warm.

Assemble

Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the bean mixture down the center. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup shredded cheese over the beans. Drizzle 1–2 tablespoons of the chipotle sauce over the filling and add a spoonful of salsa or pico de gallo and a dollop (about 1 tablespoon) of sour cream if using. Add pickled jalapeños to taste.

Fold

Fold the sides of the tortilla in toward the center, then fold the bottom up over the filling and roll tightly to form a burrito. Tuck ends in as you roll.

Crisp (optional)

In a clean skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter (or use 1 tsp oil) over medium heat. Place seam-side down and cook the burrito 1.5–2 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining burritos. Wipe skillet if needed and add a touch more butter or oil.

Serve

Cut burritos in half if desired and serve immediately with extra chipotle sauce, salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges on the side.