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Copycat Taco Bell Bean Burritos Recipe with Red Sauce

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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 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, shredded cheddar or pepper 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, 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.

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Copycat Taco Bell Bean Burritos Recipe with Red Sauce


  • Author: Anna Luther

Description

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 in advance to toss in the freezer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 Can Refried Beans
  • ½ C Chopped Onions (optional)
  • 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 5 Large Flour Tortillas
  • Taco Bell Copycat Red Sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat refried beans in a small saucepan or in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Chop onions and saute them over medium heat until soft.
  3. Spread about ½ cup of beans on a tortilla, sprinkle onions (about 1 TBS per tortilla) and add cheese to the top.
  4. Add red sauce and roll up!

Notes

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 2-4weeks.

Looking for more Taco Bell Copycat Recipes?

Taco Bell Copycat Crunchy Beef Tacos

Taco Bell Copycat Bean Burritos with Red Sauce

Taco Bell Copycat Crunchwrap Supremes

Taco Bell Copycat Chips + Nacho Cheese Sauce

Taco Bell Copycat Quesadilla Sauce

Taco Bell Copycat Red Sauce

Taco Bell Copycat Taco Seasoning

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