If you’ve ever had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into the indulgent Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito from Taco Bell, you know just how satisfying its blend of flavors can be.
The gooey cheese, savory beans, seasoned rice, and zesty sauces all come together in a symphony of taste.
But what if we told you that you could recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen? Get ready to embark on a journey to replicate the magic with our Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito Recipe!
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What You Need to Make Taco Bell’s Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
For the Burrito Filling:
- 1 can of refried beans
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño slices (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon juice from the pickled jalapeño jar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Step by Step Guide to Taco Bell’s Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
- Prepare the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño slices, jalapeño juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the ingredients together until smooth using a hand blender or food processor.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning and jalapeño heat level to your preference. Set aside.
- Prepare the Burrito Filling:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the refried beans until heated through. Alternatively, you can warm them on the stovetop.
- In another bowl, combine the cooked rice with taco seasoning and cumin. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Create an assembly line of diced onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
- Assemble the Burritos:
- Warm your flour tortillas to make them pliable. You can do this on a dry skillet or in the microwave with a damp paper towel.
- Lay out a tortilla and spread a generous spoonful of refried beans in the center.
- Top the beans with a portion of the seasoned rice.
- Sprinkle diced onions, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese over the rice.
- Drizzle a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Rolling the Burritos:
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom flap up over the filling.
- Begin rolling from the bottom, tucking the filling in tightly as you go, until you have a neat burrito.
- Final Touches:
- For an extra layer of flavor, warm the assembled burrito on a skillet for a couple of minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and slightly crispy.
- Serve your burrito with the homemade Creamy Jalapeño Sauce for dipping or drizzling.
There you have it – a homemade rendition of the Taco Bell Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito that’s bound to satisfy your cravings!
This copycat recipe lets you savor all the elements you love, with the added satisfaction of creating it in your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a delicious journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Printable Recipe for Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito Recipe
This copycat recipe lets you savor all the elements you love, with the added satisfaction of creating it in your own kitchen. Make this copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Beans and Rice Burrito Recipe for an easy dinner!
Ingredients
- Burrito Filling:
- 1 can of refried beans
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Creamy Jalapeño Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño slices
- 1 tbsp jalapeño juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce:
Blend mayonnaise, pickled jalapeños, jalapeño juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust jalapeño to taste. Set aside.
Burrito Filling:
- Warm refried beans in a bowl.
- Mix cooked rice with taco seasoning and cumin.
- Prepare diced onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
- Warm flour tortillas.
- Spread refried beans on tortilla, add rice, onions, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Fold sides and bottom of tortilla over filling.
- Roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- Warm burrito on a skillet until slightly crispy.
- Serve with Creamy Jalapeño Sauce.
Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos inspired by Taco Bell!
Vicky from Mess For Less
Saturday 19th of January 2013
This looks easy and I like the idea of making it ahead of time. Thanks for sharing!
Karla
Saturday 19th of January 2013
I posted this on my Friday Faves over at my blog! I can't wait to try these out!
karla @ simplistic chaoswww.simplisticchaos.wordpress.com
chelle
Saturday 19th of January 2013
Looks good! Once a month cooking really appeals to me but I haven't been able to get my plan together yet and dive in. I have been doing a lot more crock-pot dinners though and will be pinning this for menu planning.
Thanks for linking up to Sharing Saturday!
Jenn
Saturday 19th of January 2013
Great idea, these sound great! I would add lots of cilantro!
ang
Friday 18th of January 2013
Hi Melissa!Today I'm stopping by from the Freedom Friday link up. I love freezer recipes - there's nothing better than being able to pull something out of the freezer after a long day!
Thanks for sharing!anghttp://jugglingactmama.blogspot.com