Description
These Southern Turkey Burritos with Refried Beans are a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for a family dinner. Packed with seasoned ground turkey, creamy refried pinto beans, fluffy rice, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, wrapped in warm tortillas, these burritos offer a delicious blend of Southern spices and classic burrito flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beans and Turkey:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground turkey
For Assembly:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- Sour cream, to taste
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) jar tomato salsa
- Optional: lime juice
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until translucent, about 2.5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cook beans: Stir in the undrained pinto beans along with ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes until the beans soften. Use a potato masher to partially mash the beans, then continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Cook ground turkey: In a separate skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium-high heat. Break it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season with the remaining spices and cook until the turkey is fully browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare ingredients: Divide the cooked white rice and shredded cheese into two medium-sized bowls. Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side to make them pliable and easier to roll.
- Assemble burritos: Place a warmed tortilla on a clean surface. Layer a line of cooked ground turkey, refried beans, cooked rice, and shredded cheese in the center. Top with sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to form a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Serve: Serve the burritos immediately while warm, optionally with extra salsa or sour cream on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier burrito, add diced jalapeños or use a spicy salsa.
- Use corn tortillas to make the burritos gluten-free.
- Leftover fillings can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for quick meals.
- Feel free to add avocado slices or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Warming tortillas is key to prevent cracking and makes rolling easier.
