Description
Savory burritos filled with fluffy seasoned potatoes, gooey cheese, and autumn spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a melty cheese blend)
- 8 large flour tortillas (use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free version)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for browning
Instructions
- Place diced potatoes in a pot, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer 10–12 minutes until just tender; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and red pepper; sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cooked potatoes and black beans to the skillet.
- Gently mash some of the potatoes with a spatula to create a creamy texture mixed with chunks.
- Season with salt and pepper, and let everything warm together for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese so it melts into the filling.
- Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup of filling onto the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese, fold in the sides, then roll tightly to seal.
- Melt a little butter in a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Place burritos seam-side down and brown about 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or roasted apple chutney for a fall twist.
Notes
Warm the tortillas before assembling to prevent tearing. Use a good melting cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack for best texture. Prepare the potato filling in advance for quick assembly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican