Burrito Casserole

Okay, it’s not exactly a recipe, but that’s because my husband does not cook with recipes. Here goes:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package of approximately 10 (big) tortillas. We like the Trader Joe’s tortillas.
• 2 16oz. cans of refried beans. We buy vegetarian ones since the others have pork products in them.
• 1 16oz. can black beans, drained.
• 2 onions, chopped
• Garlic. We use a ridiculous amount, probably 1/4 c. minced.
• 1/2 can of salsa (“whatever you have left in fridge” – Aaron)
• 1 lb. shredded “Mexican” cheese. We buy whatever is on sale.
• LOTS of cumin
• Basil, oregano, cilantro if you want to feel “authentic”

INSTRUCTIONS

• Saute garlic, add onions, cumin, basil, oregano, optional cilantro.
• In same pan, add black beans and a few moments later add the refried beans.
• Stir in salsa, cook for a bit.
• Take this filling and make burritos. A large spoonful or 2 of filling for each tortilla, add some cheese (I personally would add about 1/2 the cheese to the filling as it cooks, but Aaron doesn’t.), roll tortilla. Set tortillas in a 13×9 pyrex/baking dish, seam side down. Layer if necessary.
• Pour remaining cheese on top of burritos.
• Bake in 350-ish oven for about 45 minutes.

This will freeze and reheat wonderfully.