This Chili Burrito Recipe is an oh-so easy fix for lunch or a quick dinner. The burrito is simply filled with a combination of beans and cheese and topped with your chile con carne. Don’t forget that dollop of sour cream.
This chili burrito recipe is one I concocted when I first became interested in Southwestern/Mexican food over thirty years ago. I probably had some left over homemade chili at the time. Use left over chili soup for this burrito, or experiment with the chili topping. Anthony Bourdain’s New Mexico version would be great on this. Or get boosy with this Bourbon Beef and Bean Chili. And of course if you really want to make a super easy chili burrito, pick up a can of your favorite chili at the store.
Soft flour tortillas filled with smashed cheesy beans and topped with beef and bean chili. Simple and delicious. Everyone used to rave about it, so I made it often. Winning a batch of Larry’s very own homemade Chili Seasoning was a perfect excuse to drag out this recipe. It probably hadn’t seen the light of day for twenty years.
I would not put this in the category of Mexican food, but it most certainly contains ingredients that would be considered in the Tex-Mex category. But then again, Tex-Mex purists would probably scoff at that.
So let’s call this Mountain-Mex. That way I won’t offend anyone. 🙂
Chili Powder
I use a lot of chili powder in my recipes here on Cooking On The Ranch. I also use a lot of ground chile powder. I want to make sure there’s no confusion over the two. Chili powder is a blend of spices used to flavor soups, stews and chili. Cumin, coriander, onion powder and ground chile powder, such as Ancho, are examples. Please purchase a good quality blend from a quality spice shop. You’ll definitely be able to tell the difference.
Chile Powder
Chile Powder is a ground powder made from a single variety of dried chile pepper. Ancho or Chipotle are good examples.
A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to receive an envelope containing my winnings of Chili Seasoning from Larry over at Big Dude’s Eclectic Ramblings. Larry writes a great blog and is constantly serving up mouth-watering after mouth-watering meal . If you haven’t been to his site, you’re missing out.
What to do with that chili seasoning? Make a Chili Burrito of course! A very easy meal with a side of good old fashioned comfort. Just use your favorite chili seasoning for this easy recipe.
Chili Burrito Recipe
I hope you give this Tex-Mex-ish Chili Burrito Recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating and leave a comment about your experience with the recipe.
And if you have a quick-fix burrito recipe, please let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Burrito Recipes
Chili Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 1 15 ounce can pinto beans undrained
- 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans undrained
- 1 teaspoon bacon grease lard or Crisco
- 1/2 cup Muenster Cheese shredded, or Monterey Jack Cheese
- For the Chili Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 15 ounce can pinto beans in chili sauce I use Kuners
- 1 15 ounce can chopped tomatoes undrained
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chili seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- Sour Cream and Avocado for garnish
- Flour Tortillas warmed
Instructions
- For the bean filling: In a fry pan over medium high heat add pinto beans and kidney beans. Once bubbly, add the bacon grease, lard, or Crisco.. With a potato masher, mash the beans until nice and creamy. Add cheese, stir well until melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the Chili: In a skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook until starting to brown. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until beef is cooked through and vegetables are soft. Drain grease from beef if necessary. Add Pinto Beans in Chili Sauce, canned tomatoes, water and chili seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble burritos. Warm flour tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave. Add a good sized dollop of the bean mixture to the center of each tortilla. Roll up and top with the chili. Top with sour cream and avocado.
Nutrition
Chili Burritos …It’s What’s for Dinner.
Oh heaven chili burritos…. I lived off these in college, after late night study sessions (wink,wink) we would go out for burritos. thanks for the tasty flashback!
OMG my mouth won’t stop watering. When I lived in the states I used to indulge in chili burritos from a hole in the wall restaurant. Gosh I haven’t had one in years. Thanks so much for sharing this, I’m going to make them over the weekend:)
Hope you had a lovely 4th!
Gosh, and I thought they were an original from my hole in the wall kitchen. 🙂 They’re so simple good Nancy, enjoy a blast from the past.
That looks so delicious but Ebby steals the show 🙂
Ebby was a little punkin.
Ebby is soooo adorable and probably more comfortable after a summer hair cut. I’ve been craving Mexican food and I think your burrito recipe will satisfy that.
And with some of that Mexican rice you made… mmmm
Ebby is very cute. And burritos … yum!!!!!
Thanks Jane.
If anyone knows how to mix seasonings, it’s Larry. So glad you won some. Those burritos look delicious. Your pup is adorable and I bet he is a big hit everywhere he goes.
Still think of you out there with the fires.
Sam
Ebby is not mine. Just a dog at the Farmer’s Market. But, I’ve got a couple of cute pups that draw attention where ever they go. And thanks Sam, those fires have just been horrific. We’ve had a bit of a break for a few days. We’re crossing our fingers for rain on Friday.
hey Lea Ann, so nice to find you too… love your burritos and you are right, Larry’s chili mix is perfect for this kind of cookery … I used it also with some pinto beans and wow, what flavor it added…
now to answer your BBQ questions, see my post on pork shoulder roasts for grilling, it tells all about why I also call it Boston Butt…
http://dricksramblingcafe.blogspot.com/2011/06/barbecued-pork-shoulder-roast.html
I’m loving that idea for Pinto Beans. Thanks, I’m heading over to your link right now.
No wonder this is a popular meal. It looks so good. Ebby is a darling.
Thanks Karen. It was a hit back in the simpler days.
I soooo wanted to win Larry’s giveaway!! Congrats to you.. seems as if you used it in the perfect dish!! This looks amazing!!! And how adorable is Ebby?????
I thought Ebby was incredibly adorable. 🙂
Those chili smothered burritos look delicious! I have missed reading all the blogs, so I had no idea Larry had his own seasoning – very cool! And OMG – Ebby is the cutest thing ever. I am in love with his little name, too. 🙂
I think his seasoning is perfect! Make him bring you some. 🙂
Those are some great looking burritos.
Thanks Chris.
It looks delicious Lea Ann and thanks for the kind words. The puppy is really cute.
Larry, thank you for the Chili Seasoning. It’s truly the best I’ve ever had.
Thanks to that Chili Seasoning, it was extra delicious.
A ‘bean & bean’ burrito! I’m all for it and Ebby is a darling!
It’s easy and tasty Karen.
Thanks Karen.