Friday, November 6, 2009

Spicy Bean & Cheese Burritos

Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15.5oz) black beans, rinsed
1/3 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, drained and chopped
1/2 cup of Mexican beer, such as Corona
1 can (15.5oz) corn kennels, rinsed
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, rinsed
Juice from 1/2 lime
4 large tortillas
1.5 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute.
Stir in the black beans and jalapenos and cook, mashing the mixture against the side of the pan, for 2 minutes.
Stir the beer into the black bean mixture and bring to a boil.
Cook, continuing to mash, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the corn and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice; set aside.
Lay the tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle the cheese in the center and spoon about 1/4 cup of the bean mixture on top. Fold the tortilla burrito style.
Heat a large skillet over medium- high heat. Place the burritos folded side down in the skillet and cook until browned, about 1 minute on ea. side.

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