---
title: "Smothered Three-Bean & Beef Burritos"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smothered-three-bean-and-beef-burritos-6889cecf58d6f9fd719372ec
servings: 2
prep_time: 10 minutes
cook_time: 20 minutes
time_required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Soy
  - Milk
tags:
  - Mexican
  - Comfort Food
  - Quick
  - Protein Packed
  - Family Friendly
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 79
source_chef: Avram Salzmann
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many found it bland; consider adding cumin, chili powder, or southwest seasoning for a flavor boost.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some struggled with torn tortillas; handle gently when wrapping and flipping to keep burritos intact.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/smothered-three-bean-beef-burritos.avif"
---

@flour tortillas{4%unit}
@sour cream{2%tbsp}
@baby lettuce{1%cup}
@ground beef{12%oz}
@three-bean blend{15%oz}
@tomato{1%unit}
@white rice{1%cup}
@mexican cheese blend{1%cup}
@mild red enchilada sauce{14.5%oz}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{½%tsp}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@water{2%cup}

In a #small pot{}, combine white rice, 1 cup water, ¼ cup mild red enchilada sauce, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}.

While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. Trim and discard root end from baby lettuce; halve lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces.

Heat a second #small pot{} over medium heat. Add three-bean blend and their liquid, ½ cup mild red enchilada sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until sauce has reduced slightly and beans are warmed through ~{4%minutes}.

Lay flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Place about ⅓ cup rice in a line on the bottom third of each tortilla. Using a slotted spoon, top rice with about ½ cup bean mixture; sprinkle with half the mexican cheese blend. Top with a pinch of baby lettuce and a pinch of tomato. (Save any remaining rice, beans, lettuce, and tomato for serving.)

Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add burritos, seam sides down. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy all over ~{3%minutes}.

Divide burritos between shallow microwave-safe serving bowls. Pour remaining mild red enchilada sauce over burritos; sprinkle with remaining mexican cheese blend. Microwave each dish until sauce is warmed through and cheese melts ~{30%seconds}.