Bean Burritos

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 to 3 medium to large fresh green chilies (such as ancho, anaheim)
  • 1/2 to 1 jalapeno or Serrano pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • dash to 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • warmed whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 large sweet red bell pepper
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 to 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans with liquid

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut onions in 1/2-inch slices.
  2. 2
    Seed bell and chile pepper, cut in 1/2-inch slices.
  3. 3
    Seed jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise. Cut into thin half rings.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium heat.
  5. 5
    When oil is sizzling, add onion, garlic and peppers. Sprinkle with salt, toss with oil to coat, then stir-fry about 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Add chili powder, oregano, cumin and cayenne; cover and reduce heat and simmer about 2 to 3 minutes, until peppers are barely tender.
  7. 7
    Stir in beans, liquid and all.
  8. 8
    Increase heat to high and cook occasionally, stirring gently, until most of liquid evaporates and mixture thickens slightly.
  9. 9
    Place beans, tortillas and garnishes on table and diners construct their own.
  10. 10
    Makes 4 to 6 burritos.

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