Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito

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This Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito recipe is so simple to make and comes together in just minutes! Made with Uncle Bens Spanish Rice, pinto beans, and cheese, you won’t believe how delicious these burritos are!

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos stacked on each other.

If you need to get food on the table fast, this recipe for a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is for you. With little to no cooking required, this is a great recipe for anyone who just wants a quick and comforting meal.

Serve these burritos with my easy Pan Roasted Vegetables with Beans or this simple Tomato Onion Salad recipe. And, if you love pinto beans, use them to make this Frito Taco Salad.

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Why You Need to Make this Recipe!

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito is a great recipe to have on hand when you need food fast! Plus, this recipe makes eight burritos, so you can save some for later.

This is a great recipe to make on busy weeknights or for a quick lunch. I like to prep these on the weekend so I can have cheesy burritos ready to go for the week.

There is little to no cooking involved in this recipe making it perfect for any skill level. It’s great for college kids or just whenever you need something delicious fast.

For this recipe, I use a bag of microwavable Uncle Ben’s Spanish Rice. This is the ultimate convenience food and ready in just 90 seconds.

Filling of a cheesy rice and bean burritos held in my hand.

This rice gets combined with a can pinto beans, cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning, and that’s it for the filling. Just roll into a tortilla and crisp up for a delicious and inexpensive meal fast!

So whether you are an advanced cook or just starting out, this is a great recipe to have on hand. Give it a try, you’re going to love it!

Ingredients for Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos

ingredients for recipe including Uncle Ben's, cheese, tortillas, taco seasoning, and a can of pintos.

Spanish rice: here, I keep things simple using a bag of Uncle Ben’s Spanish Style Ready Rice. This adds a great flavor without extra work. You could use regular white rice or homemade Spanish rice instead.
Pinto beans: pinto beans are the classic bean used for this recipe. You can substitute black beans if desired.
Cheddar cheese: this recipe for cheesy bean and rice burrito definitely needs a great melting cheese like cheddar. Spicy pepper jack would be delicious here too.
Salsa: use whatever brand of salsa you like.
Taco seasoning: store-bought taco seasoning gives these burritos great extra flavor without any extra work.
Tortillas: I like to use Mission soft taco tortillas, which measure about 8 inches wide. Use whatever your favorite tortillas are here.

How to Make a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito

Get food on the table fast with this Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito. No extra prep necessary, just heat a large nonstick skillet while you prepare the filling.

process shots showing how to make recipe including preparing the filling and rolling the tortillas.

Step 1: combine the ingredients

Firstly, start by microwaving the rice according to package instructions. Pour the rice into a large mixing bowl and add in the drained and rinsed pinto beans, cheddar cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning.

Step 2: mix filling

Use a rubber spatula or spoon to gently mix the ingredients.

Step 3: fill tortillas

Next, lay out a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about ⅓ cup of filling into the middle of the tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll into a burrito.

Step 4: toast the tortillas

Heat skillet over medium heat and brush with oil. Place the burritos, seam side down, and toast lightly until slightly golden brown. Flip over and toast the other side.

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos on a cutting board.

This recipe makes eight burritos. They are great to eat immediately, or refrigerate for later. Reheat in the microwave and toast on skillet before eating.

Recipe Tips

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito comes together quick thanks to microwavable rice. You could always use a cup of homemade rice instead.
Black beans are a great substitute for the pinto beans.
Use whatever salsa you like in this recipe.
Scoop the filling into the middle of the tortilla when rolling the burrito.
Store leftover burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in microwave and toast in skillet to crisp the tortilla.
You can also freeze the burritos in an airtight container for up to a month.

Cheesy bean and rice burritos cut in half and held in a hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito

Make an easy homemade version of Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito by combining microwavable Spanish rice, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, salsa, and taco seasoning. Roll into a tortilla and lightly crisp in a skillet until golden brown.

What’s a good substitute pinto beans?

In a burrito recipe, you can always substitute canned black beans for pinto beans. If you prefer smooth beans, use refried beans spread on the tortilla instead.

How to reheat burritos?

Reheat burritos in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Then lightly pan fry to crisp up the tortilla until the tortilla is golden brown.

Cheesy Bean and rice burrito cut in half and stacked on a counter.

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