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Copycat Taco Bell Bean Burritos Recipe with Red Sauce

ByAnna Luther June 20, 2023June 24, 2023

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This copycat Taco Bell Recipe for Bean Burritos (with red sauce) tastes exactly like the real thing. Bonus – you don’t have to drive to Taco Bell, and you can make batches of this burrito recipe in advance to toss in the freezer.

We all know that the SECRET IS IN THE SAUCE on these rowdy little bundles of Taco Bell bliss. Over here, we make up double batches of the red sauce and bean burritos because they freeze up famously! Wrapping each in tin foil before freezing means that your hungry family is able fend for themselves after a big practice or long day.

HOW TO MAKE COPYCAT TACO BELL BEAN BURRITOS

I pile up the freezer with these CopyCat Taco Bell Bean Burritos with Red Sauce and know that they are always there during those nights when the teens pile in for a hang out, or we just need the night off from prepping, cooking, & cleaning “Mom’s Diner!”

How to Make Taco Bell Bean Burritos

Making the Bean Burritos is literally a three step process!

1. Over medium-low heat, add refried beans to a skillet on the stove to heat them thoroughly. Stir occasionally.

2. Now we add them to your flour tortillas. Once heated, spread an even layer of refried beans in the center of the tortilla.

3. If you want to keep it as close to the taco bell menu items as possible, sprinkle in some onions (we like to use yellow onion), shredded cheddar, pepper jack cheese, or monterey jack cheese, taco bell red sauce (here’s our copycat recipe) and fold your flour tortilla and eat.

Serve with a side of Mexican rice (or brown rice or white rice), your favorite vegetable, and you’ll have a full on meal.

Variations

We all love variations, right? Here are a few ways you can customize your burritos.

Top with your favorite toppings. You can add them to the inside of the flour tortilla, or serve them on top. Some of our favorites include sour cream, salsa, guacamole, tomato, chicken, lettuce, and even nacho cheese sauce. It’s your burrito – eat it the way you want to!
Turn it into a burrito supreme! Add ground beef and/or black beans. You could even make a Crunchwrap Supreme!
Rather than fold your tortilla, keep it flat and add another layer to make a layer burrito. You eat it with a fork and knife open-faced. It’s delicious and filling!

Refrigeration and Freezing Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. You’ll want to reheat in the oven or over low heat on the stove.

If you are going to freeze these mini-masterpieces, we recommend adding the red sauce in between two layers of beans – to keep the tortilla from getting soggy in the reheat! Then, individually roll each burrito up in your tin foil! Will keep well for 2-4 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ingredients in a Taco Bell Bean Burrito?

The same ingredients that you’ll find in this recipe! Refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and the famous Taco Bell Red Sauce.

What is in a Taco Bell Bean Burrito Supreme?

That’s an easy one – just add sour cream and diced tomatoes to your bean burrito, and you’ve made it supreme!

Does Taco Bell have beans?

Yes – you can order Pinto Beans and Cheese, a side of black beans or a side of refried beans. You can also purchase a can of Taco Bell Refried beans at the grocery store.

What does Taco Bell’s beef burrito have in it?

It depends on how you order it. You can add beef to any of their existing burritos. You can also order a cheese beef burrito, or you can order a burrito supreme.

Does Taco Bell put rice in their burritos?

The Cheesy Bean and Rice burrito has rice in it (naturally). But you can add rice to any of their burritos.

Are refried bean burritos good for you?

Sure!

What’s in the seasoned rice from Taco Bell?

Jasmine or white rice, yellow onions, red bell peppers, tomato sauce, salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, cayenne pepper and lime juice.

Is the bean burrito at Taco Bell vegetarian?

If you make it at home, absolutely yes. All of these ingredients are vegetarian. If you purchase it at Taco Bell, they do have warnings on their website that there might be cross contamination with non-vegetarian foods.

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