Beef & Bean Burrito

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Freezer-Friendly

Approximate Cost: $5.80 total / ~$1.45 per burrito

Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground beef (Great Value, 80% lean) – $2.00

• 1 can (15 oz) Great Value refried beans – $0.92

• ½ cup Great Value shredded cheddar cheese – $0.70

• 4 Great Value flour tortillas – $1.08

• ½ cup Great Value salsa – $0.60

• Seasonings (optional): cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder – pantry staples

  
  

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (7–8 minutes). Drain excess fat. Add optional spices if desired.

   
   

2. Warm the Beans: Heat refried beans until soft and spreadable (in microwave or saucepan).

   
   

3. Assemble the Burritos: On each tortilla, spread ¼ of the beans, ¼ of the beef, some salsa, and cheese.

   
   

4. Toast or Bake (Optional):Toast in skillet, seam side down, for 2–3 minutes per side or wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

   
   

5. To Freeze: Cool burritos, wrap individually in foil or plastic, and freeze. Reheat as needed.

   
   

Budget Breakdown (Using Great Value/Walmart Pricing):

Ingredient	Cost
Ground beef (½ lb)	$2.00
Refried beans (1 can)	$0.92
Shredded cheddar cheese (½ cup)	$0.70
Flour tortillas (4-pack)	$1.08
Salsa (½ cup)	$0.60
Total	$5.80
Per Burrito	$1.45

Nutrition (per burrito):

• Calories: ~440

• Protein: ~22g

• Fat: ~18g

• Sodium: ~650mg

• Fiber: ~6g

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