Black Bean Burritos for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 15-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 10-ounce can of corn, drained
• 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 12 10-inch flour tortillas
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Spread some of the filling down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese. Roll up the tortillas and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

One burrito contains:

• Calories: 550
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 70 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and filling
• Savory and flavorful
• Customizable with your favorite toppings

User Comments:

• "These burritos are delicious and easy to make. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings." - Sarah J.
• "The flavors in these burritos are amazing. I especially love the combination of black beans and corn." - Michael R.
• "These burritos are a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I always have a few cans of black beans and corn on hand, so I can whip up a batch of these burritos anytime." - Jessica G.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have any ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead.
• You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or carrots.
• Top the burritos with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped tomatoes.