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Bean and cheese burritos

From the video “THE ULTIMATE BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO RECIPE | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K” by SAM THE COOKING GUY. RecipesMD is not affiliated with SAM THE COOKING GUY. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~15 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$2.94*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.06* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
22

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$8.81*for the batch in the video
~$2.94*per serving

You save about ~$13.06* per serving (82% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.19* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 5 predicted from typical costs · not priced: poblano peppers, canned pinto beans

* Estimate, not a quote: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving545 kcal · 27% of 2,000
Fat21 g27%
Saturated fat6.7 g34%
Sodium545 mg24%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Fiber3.6 g13%
Total sugars6.2 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein14 g29%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+14 of 20
  • Fiber+9 of 20
  • Saturated fat−12 of 20
  • Sodium−9 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 11 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 495 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; 2.1 servings of rice/noodles (~90 g dry or ~200 g cooked each); model check 4 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cooking oil (for coating) and 6 more. Not matched to nutrient data: poblano peppers, canned pinto beans. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • grill
  • skillet
  • potato masher
  • paper bag
  • flat top grill / griddle
  • knife

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact measurements for the spices used in the rice and beans.
  • The heat level of the flat top grill and skillet.
  • The exact cooking time for the bacon.
  • Servings and total preparation/cooking time are not explicitly stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Bean and cheese burritos

What makes SAM THE COOKING GUY's Bean and cheese burritos recipe and technique special?

SAM THE COOKING GUY's take on Bean and cheese burritos focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Rice can burn or stay crunchy if heat is too high or lid lifted early. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Bean and cheese burritos at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Bean and cheese burritos recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Bean and cheese burritos ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Bean and cheese burritos can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in SAM THE COOKING GUY's Bean and cheese burritos?

This recipe utilizes approximately 22 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Bean and cheese burritos?

The official cooking video by SAM THE COOKING GUY is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.