Bean & Cheese Burritos
Creamy seasoned red kidney beans and melted Tex-Mex cheese rolled into toasted flour tortillas with caramelized sweet onion.
$2.92 a serving at No Frills
$11.66 for whole packages of the 4 store-bought ingredients (4 on sale), divided by 4 servings. That is $4.11 (26%) below their regular prices. Fresh extras and pantry staples are not included.
Prices checked October 6, 2026 across 201 stores.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4

At No Frills, prices checked October 6, 2026
The deals this recipe is built on
- Casa Mendosa Original 10" Large Tortillas, 640 g$2.85 $4.75
- Unico Red Kidney Beans, 540 ml$1.79 $1.99
- President's Choice Tex Mex Shredded Cheese Blend, 320 g$4.99 $6.00
- Sweet Onion$2.03 $3.03
Ingredients
On sale this week
- Large Flour Tortillas, 4 large tortillas (from a 640 g package), Warm briefly before filling
- Red Kidney Beans, 2 cans (540 ml each), Drain and rinse one can; keep the second for mashing in its own liquid
- Tex-Mex Shredded Cheese, about 2 1/2 cups (most of a 320 g bag), Layer generously: cheese is the star here
- Sweet Onion, 1 large sweet onion, Dice and caramelize slowly for sweetness
From the pantry
- Olive oil or vegetable oil, 2 tbsp, divided
- Ground cumin, 1 1/2 tsp
- Chili powder, 2 tsp
- Smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder, 1 tsp
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lime (optional, for serving), 1 lime, cut into wedges
Steps
Dice the sweet onion. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and deeply golden.
Tip: Low, slow cooking pulls out the onion's natural sugars for a caramelized flavour.
Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to the onions. Toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the drained can of beans plus the second can with its liquid. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, mashing about two-thirds of the beans with a potato masher or fork until creamy but still with some whole beans for texture. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: If the mixture looks dry, add a splash of water. You want a spreadable but not runny consistency.
Warm each tortilla for 15 seconds in a dry skillet or microwave so they become pliable and won't crack when rolled.
Spread one-quarter of the bean mixture onto the lower third of each tortilla. Top with a generous handful of shredded cheese. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom.
Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and place the burritos seam-side down over medium heat. Toast for 2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese inside is fully melted. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 540
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fibre
- 10 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 760 mg
Estimated from the ingredients; brands and portions change the numbers.
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