Bean & Cheese Burritos W- Tex-Mex Chili Sauce

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2
Bean & Cheese Burritos with Tex-Mex Chili Sauce recipe
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can fat-free chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups fat-free refried beans
1 1/2 cups Spanish rice
1 1/4 cups low-fat cheddar cheese ( separated ) or 1 1/4 cups Mexican blend cheese ( separated )
2 large flour tortillas
diced onion ( optional )
shredded lettuce ( optional )
diced tomatoes ( optional )
canned jalapeno , sliced ( optional )
low-fat sour cream ( optional )
diced avocado ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
980
Sugar
9g
Fat
57g
Bean & Cheese Burritos with Tex-Mex Chili Sauce is a classic Mexican dish that has become popular all around the world. The burritos are made with warm flour tortillas filled with refried beans, Spanish rice, and cheese. The Tex-Mex Chili Sauce is a zesty tomato-based sauce flavored with chili powder, cumin, and garlic. It is often served with toppings of diced onion, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, canned jalapeno, low-fat sour cream, and diced avocado. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a weekend gathering with friends.

Instructions

1.In a saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat until hot.
2.Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
3.Add chili powder and cumin and stir for 1 more minute.
4.Gradually add chicken broth, whisking constantly.
5.Add tomato sauce, salt, and garlic powder and stir to combine.
6.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
7.Preheat oven to 375°F.
8.On a large flour tortilla, spread refried beans, Spanish rice, and cheese. Roll tightly and place seam side down into a baking dish.
9.Repeat until all tortillas are filled and lined in the dish.
10.Pour chili sauce over the top of the tortillas.
11.Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the sauce.
12.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13.Serve hot topped with diced onion, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, canned jalapeno, low-fat sour cream, and diced avocado, if desired.

PROS

Bean & Cheese Burritos with Tex-Mex Chili Sauce is a flavorful and filling dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The dish is vegetarian and can be made even healthier by using whole grains and low-fat dairy products.

CONS

The traditional recipe for this dish can be very high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It is important to be mindful of portion sizes and to adapt the recipe to include healthier ingredients when possible.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beans and whole grains are a great source of fiber and protein.
Tex-Mex Chili Sauce can be a good source of vitamins and minerals if prepared using fresh ingredients like tomatoes, peppers, and onions.
Avocado provides heart-healthy fats and fiber.

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