Burritos de Papa con Frijoles y Queso (Potato, Bean and Cheese Burritos)
Spiced potato, creamy refried beans and melting cheese rolled in soft flour tortillas, a cheap, filling vegetarian burrito.
Made with Flour tortillas and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Taco seasoning mix. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.96 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 6 minutes until just tender, then drain well.
6 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes for 8 minutes, turning, until golden. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 4 minutes.
12 min - 3
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 3 tbsp water and cook for 1 minute. Add the lime juice and coriander.
- 4
Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side.
- 5
Spread each tortilla with beans, then add potato mix and cheese in a line across the middle. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Toast seam side down in a clean frying pan for 2 minutes per side until golden.
4 min
Tips
- Parboil the potatoes so they finish in the pan, crisp outside and fluffy inside.
- Do not overfill. About 4 spoonfuls per burrito makes a neat roll.
- Wrap burritos in foil to keep them warm for packed lunches.
- Add a spoonful of salsa ranchera inside for extra juiciness.
Storing and freezing
Wrap cooled burritos in foil and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, then reheat from frozen in a {t180} oven for 30 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Are these burritos vegetarian?
Yes, if your refried beans are made with oil and not lard and your cheese is vegetarian. Potatoes, vegetables and spices contain no meat.
Can I make them vegan?
Yes. Leave out the cheese, use oil based refried beans and check the tortillas. A spoonful of guacamole adds creaminess.
Can I freeze them?
Yes. Wrap each burrito tightly in baking paper and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a hot oven until steaming hot all the way through.
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DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.