Copycat Taco Bell Bean Burrito Recipe
This Copycat Taco Bell Bean Burrito recipe recreates the classic fast-food favorite with simple ingredients and easy steps. Creamy refried beans are gently heated and spread onto warmed tortillas, layered with shredded Mexican-style cheese, chopped onions, and flavorful taco sauce. The burrito is quickly assembled and enjoyed warm, offering a deliciously cheesy, savory snack or meal perfect for Taco Bell fans craving their signature bean burrito at home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 bean burritos 1x
- Category: Lunch, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Beans and Filling
- 2/3 cup refried beans
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin refried beans)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow or white onion
- 4 tablespoons Taco Bell mild taco sauce
Other
- 4 heaping tablespoons finely shredded Mexican style cheese (fiesta or Mexican mix)
- 2 burrito-sized flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the Refried Beans: Add 2/3 cup refried beans along with about 2 tablespoons of water to a small saucepan. Stir well to thin out the beans for easier spreading. The amount of water may vary depending on the thickness of the beans.
- Heat the Beans: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are piping hot. Once heated, turn off the heat and keep the lid on to maintain warmth while preparing tortillas.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the pan without any oil or cooking spray. Heat each side until warm and slightly pliable, then remove and place on a clean surface. Repeat with the second tortilla.
- Assemble the Burrito: Quickly spoon about 1/3 cup of the hot refried beans onto the center of each warm tortilla. Top each with a handful of shredded cheese, approximately 4 heaping tablespoons, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped onions and drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of taco sauce evenly over the filling.
- Roll the Burrito: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then carefully roll up from the bottom to enclose all filling securely. Doing this quickly keeps the beans and tortilla warm, ensuring the cheese starts melting nicely inside.
- Serve: Enjoy the bean burritos immediately with extra taco sauce on the side if desired, or let them cool for a few minutes for the cheese to melt further.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of water added to the refried beans based on their original consistency for easier spreading.
- Warming the tortillas before assembly prevents cracking when rolling.
- Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
- Homemade or store-bought taco sauce can be used depending on preference.
- Serve with additional taco sauce or hot sauce for extra flavor.
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