Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2012

This made for a quick and easy lunch today. I had boiled some pinto beans, last night, and was looking for a recipe to use them in. I mashed them on the tortilla and heated it in the microwave about 45 seconds with the cheese. I used low fat cheddar instead of American cheese and a Trader Joes tortilla. I didn't use the black pepper, because I don't like it. Oddly, adding the sour cream and hot sauce did make it remind me a little of a taco bell bean burrito. ty

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Baker Bee

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2011

This was ok. I used cheddar cheese instead of American. Definitely not the best bean burrito I have ever had.

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kellieann

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Home Town: Manson, Washington, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2011

I tried this recipe just to try it even though I was a little nervous about using exackly what the recipe calls for. American cheese? Yuck. This is a mexican dish that should be served with shredded mexican cheese. My family hated this recipe. Never again. This shouldnt be listed under the mexican recipe section thats for sure.....AWFUL

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Aprillm927

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2011

No, not the "best" but I thought they were fairly good and extra points for being super easy, although heating everything in the microwave would be even easier. I slopped some extra sour cream and taco sauce on top. My one big complaint that no one has mentioned: I doubled the filling because I wanted to make two. And that was just barely enough to fill a 10" tortilla. I even double-checked the recipe that it hadn't been meant for a smaller one. I cannot imagine 1/4 cup beans and slice of cheese even remotely matching a 10" tortilla, unless you just enjoy eating tortillas.

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Erimess

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 19, 2010

American Cheese a No-NO! Not enough flavour, spices or creativity for me. I had to add a lot to make this dish seem appealing. I am a fan of simple meals, but this one was too far bland for my tastebuds to do a the two step let alone the salsa.

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Mickiah

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2010

Made these for lunch and they were very good. I used shredded cheese because I don't care for the american slices. Took everything to work and made their in the microwave. Yummy lunch!! ** EDITED ** Made these for the kids for lunch today and my youngest daughter loved them. I used sour cream on the side and left out the hot pepper sauce for her.

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amandak23k

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

i used homemade refried beans from this site. and also used a mix of mexican cheese. no sour cream. i like to make alot of them wrap them in foil and freeze them. that way i have them on hand for a quick lunch.

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Angie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lake Worth, Florida, USA

Living In: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2009

I altered this recipe to my liking. I used whole wheat "plus" mission tortillas (the brand name) & i used gerbhardt refried beans, they dont have alot of additives, just beans, water & salt. I put a touch of olive oil in a frying pan and added the beans, med-hi heat and add a dash of cumin and salt. I also would never use american cheese, i agree with others that it is not right for this. I added onions, cheddar & sour cream. I served with Fresh tomato salsa i found here.

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Angel

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2009

Quick, easy, and tasty. I could not imagine using American cheese with a burrito, however so used shredded 4-cheese Mexican blend. I sauteed some green onion in the saucepan before adding the can of refried beans to heat. Also added a tiny bit of lime juice to freshen up the flavor and I ate the burrito with picante sauce. Lots of flavor and I'm looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch!

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gapch1026

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2009

I like my spicier so I used canned Mexican Style Chili beans and mashed them with a handblender. Topped with Shredded cheddar cheese and medium salsa then wrapped them up and browned it in a frying pan for a more crisp tortilla. This was excellent. Next time I may even add freshly chopped onions.

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