The easiest Refried Bean Burrito Recipe that makes for delicious Vegetarian Camping food. This Bean Cheese Burrito can be made ahead of time for a grab and go meal.
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Burritos are definitely a go-to meal to bring camping. They are easy to transport, quick to reheat and delicious. Also, the possibilities are endless when it comes to deciding what ingredients to put into your burrito.
Since one of my daughter's favorite foods is refried beans, I decided to make this vegetarian Bean Cheese Burrito for this year's camping trip.
I absolutely love this Refried Bean Burrito Recipe recipe because, with only 3 ingredients, I can create a healthy and tasty meal that is great for her to grab and go for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
To get started, I make a large batch of my Crockpot Refried Beans. Yes, it is an extra step but 100% worth it making the beans homemade in the crockpot. The combination of spices and beans will not leave you disappointed.
HOW TO MAKE REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO RECIPE:
HOW TO MAKE REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO RECIPE:- Evenly distribute refried beans on tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Roll sides of tortilla into the center and roll up tightly.
Lay the tortilla on a flat surface and evenly distribute refried beans and cheese on each tortilla. I typically like to make around 6-8 burritos but you can make more or less depending on the number of campers in your group.
CAN I ADD ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS?
Yup! These burritos are completely customizable, which is great if you are camping with a large group of people.
I encourage you to bring a variety of toppings to the campsite and let each camper pick their favorites. Olives, diced tomatoes, cilantro, lime wedges, jalapeños are just a few popular burrito topping options.
Fold the tortilla in half after all of your toppings have been piled onto the shell. My kids love to be in the kitchen at this step because they will snack on the remaining toppings that did not make it into the burritos.
I use to pack all the ingredients and try to assemble the burritos at our campsite. However, I quickly learned that making the burritos ahead of time is easier and you just need to reheat at the campsite. Making them before camping makes your trip a little more enjoyable!
HOW DO YOU MAKE BURRITOS AHEAD OF TIME?
- Wrap burritos in tinfoil and place into a freezer ziplock bag. Freeze.
- Reheat over the campfire or in the oven.
PRO TIP: If wanting to reheat in the microwave, remove tin foil and wrap burritos in parchment paper.
When deciding the best way to reheat your burritos at the campsite, consider the tools that you have access to. I travel with a portable campsite grill that I use to reheat all of our packed food. It is definitely a necessity and is at the top of my packing list.
HOW DO I BAKE IN THE OVEN?
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat refried bean burritos for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
HOW DO I COOK OVER THE CAMPFIRE?
- Wrap bean burritos in heavy duty tin foil and place on grill top over embers
- Heat for 3-7 minutes or until heated through.
Looking for other camping recipes? Our favorite simple recipes that use minimal ingredients include Pineapple Habanero BBQ Chicken Kabobs, Beef Burritos, and Campfire Nachos.
Our favorite vegetarian camping recipes include Boil in Bag Omelets and Egg McMuffins.
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Ingredients
- 15.5 oz. can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Evenly distribute refried beans on tortillas.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Roll sides of tortilla into the center and roll up tightly.
To Bake In Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat refried bean burritos for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
To Cook Over Campfire
- Wrap bean burritos in heavy duty tin foil and place on grill top over embers
- Heat for 3-7 minutes or until heated through.
To Make Ahead
- Wrap burritos in tinfoil and place into a freezer ziplock bag. Freeze.
- Reheat over the campfire or in the oven.
- If wanting to reheat in the microwave, wrap burritos in parchment paper.
Carey says
I love the idea of using burritos for camp
Meals. Adding this to my list.