Semi-Homemade Beef and Bean Burritos

Joseph Johnson's Note:

A relatively inexpensive and quick burrito recipe I "invented" on a whim. I had never made burritos before and decided to wing it. Now I make these regularly and my friends love them! If you can find flavored tortillas, give those a try! And feel free to use spicy re-fried beans for variation.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-8

Yield: 8.0 burritos

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small white onion
• 8 tortillas
• 15 ounces refried beans
• 15 ounces hormel chili
• 1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (Taco Bell works well)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet.
2. Dice the onion and sweat in skillet for a few minutes, but not until transparent.
3. Add ground beef and brown.
4. When browned, add taco seasoning and prepare as directed.
5. Preheat oven to 350.
6. Spoon re-fried beans (about 2 tbsp) onto each tortilla, followed by an equal amount of the taco meat and roll into burritos.
7. Spray inside of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
8. Arrange burritos tightly into the dish.
9. Pour the chili over the surface of the burritos.
10. Spread the cheese evenly over the surface and place onto the top rack in the oven.
11. Bake on 350 for 25 to 35 minutes, or until hot throughout.