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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Vegetarian Dinner

    Slow Cooker Budget Bean Burritos

    Published: May 10, 2018 · Updated: Aug 23, 2022 by Neil 14 Comments

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    Two plates with slow cooker budget bean burritos on. Red napkins underneath. Pin title text overlay at top.
    A slow cooker budget bean burrito on a plate in front of the slow cooker containing the rest of the budget bean burritos.

    Slow cooker budget bean burritos are the perfect recipe for feeding the family and letting you get on with other things in the meantime!

    A slow cooker budget bean burrito on a plate. Slow cooker in the background with the rest of the recipe in. Salt cellar to the back right.

    Folks, I know I always start off my recipe post by telling you just how much I think you'll love that particular recipe, but today's slow cooker budget bean burritos really are something else!

    You see not only is this a wonderfully easy and filling family recipe but it doesn't break the bank either.

    These burritos are delicious and full of flavor.

    Just add all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it simmer away resulting in a cheap and easy healthy, vegan meal!

    Close up of a slow cooker budget bean burrito on a plate. Slow cooker in the background with the rest of the recipe in. Salt and pepper cellars to the right.

    Here, instead of chicken or steak which is what American burritos normally consist of, I've opted to use the more simple, traditional Mexican burritos filling made of beans thus saving us all some pennies.

    Actually to be honest Mexican burritos do often contain beans (mainly refried beans) and some meat, but when you make and taste these meat free vegan burritos I think you'll agree that we don't need meat to make a perfect Mexican burritos recipe.

    I've used the minimum amount of ingredients in this slow cooker budget bean burritos recipe. Just enough so that it still maintains its authentic Mexican flavour but also to make sure that as per the title, it's still a "budget" recipe!

    Rather than several different kinds of tins of beans I've used a tin of Mexican style mixed beans which my local supermarket just so conveniently happened to start stocking as a NEW product.

    In fact that was what originally give me the idea for this budget recipe. If you can't get a similar tin of Mexican style mixed beans, any other beans like black beans will do.

    What I was also trying to figure out recipe wise was what we could have simmering away in my slow cooker whilst we were out and about hiking the hills of the Scottish Southern Uplands.

    Two plates on in front of the other with slow cooker budget bean burritos on. Red napkins underneath. Jar of jalepenos in the background.

    We recently spent some time there and on our return to our accommodation we were greeted with the amazing aroma coming from this slow cooker budget bean burrito bubbling away happily in the cooker.

    These went down well and I recommend to anyone.

    If you don't have a slow cooker then you might want to think about purchasing one (details below!).

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    This is the slow cooker I use. As you can see it's relatively inexpensive and its perfect for meals of up to 4 people!

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    Slow Cooker Budget Bean Burritos Recipe

    Using your slow cooker to make these delicious bean burritos you'll be able to get on with other things whilst they're bubbling away in the background.

    Not only that they're freezer friendly too.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Slow cooker budget bean burritos are the perfect recipe for feeding the family and letting you get on with other things in the meantime. Delicious and full of flavor just add all the ingredients into your cooker and let it simmer away resulting in a cheap and easy healthy, vegan meal!
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    Slow Cooker Budget Bean Burritos Recipe

    Slow cooker budget bean burritos are the perfect recipe for feeding the family and letting you get on with other things in the meantime.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time6 hrs
    Total Time6 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 285kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Slow cooker
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring jug
    • Measuring spoons
    • Garlic press
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
    • 3 tablespoon salsa sauce
    • 1 clove garlic crushed
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon hot chilli powder
    • 1 tin Mexican style bean mix*
    • 150 g brown rice
    • 100 g frozen sweetcorn
    • 150 ml vegetable stock
    • 8 corn flour tortillas
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients, except the tortillas into the slow cooker. Stir well and cover.
    • Cook on low for 6 hours until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
    • Lay out a tortilla. Place mixture in the centre. Pull the bottom half over to meet the top half. Fold the left side in, then the right side then tightly roll your tortilla until you have perfect beautiful burrito. Just like in this slow cooker sweet potato and vegetable curry post.

    Notes

    *If not available you could use Black Beans or equivalent

    Nutrition

    Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 126.2g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 27.2g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.7g | Sodium: 1082.8mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 11.2g | Vitamin A: 1150IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3.8mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Slow Cooker Budget Bean Burritos
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 285 Calories from Fat 245
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27.2g42%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.7g
    Sodium 1082.8mg47%
    Carbohydrates 126.2g42%
    Fiber 15g63%
    Sugar 11.2g12%
    Protein 15.4g31%
    Vitamin A 1150IU23%
    Vitamin C 23.9mg29%
    Calcium 50mg5%
    Iron 3.8mg21%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      May 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      I do love burritos! Normally I opt for chicken or steak, but you've convinced me to give the simple bean burrito a try. (I say simple, but there are so many flavors in there.) Using the slow cooker to make the filling is a great idea as it helps get the flavors all mixed together. I could be on board with one of these bean burritos...especially on a cold day! Sounds delicious, Neil! 🙂

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 10, 2018 at 6:50 pm

        I do love a chicken or steak burrito too David. In fact now that you've mentioned them, I think I'd like one of those fillings pretty soon! Ha ha.

        Glad you like these, and thanks always for taking the time to comment. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      May 10, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      I rarerly eat Mexican food (as it's a bit heavy for me), but I always like the bean part here. I would say bean burritos would be the first consideration if I wanted this kind of food. Thus, this sounds and looks delicious! P.S. Happy belated birthday!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 10, 2018 at 6:55 pm

        I wasn't always a great fan of Mexican food Ben. But since one of my food hero's, Rick Stein, did a series on the BBC recently where he toured around Mexico and tasted lots of recipes, I've kind of been more into it! Hope you enjoyed your birthday too! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 10, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      O I love it! Easy in the slow cooker and who doesn't love a good burrito!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 10, 2018 at 6:58 pm

        A fantastic recipe for the slow cooker and vegan too, Rebecca. Thought you would like it. Thanks!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jeff

      May 12, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 12, 2018 at 7:36 pm

        Thanks Jeff. Tastes absolutely delicious too! 😀

        Reply
    5. Mimi

      May 12, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      Lovely! I could eat this for breakfast and lunch every day! I just love all of the ingredients!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 13, 2018 at 5:10 pm

        I tried to keep it as simple as possibe but with plenty of delicious and healthy ingredients. Glad you approve Mimi. Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Shashi at SavorySpin

      May 16, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I won't miss the meat in this one bit - and, I might just forgo the burritos and eat this up with a spoon - hold the bowl - I'll dig right into the slow cooker! 🙂
      By the way - that was some bone chilling! So awesome y'all had this to hunker down with afterwards.
      Hoping this week is going well for you and Lady Lynne! I am doing a bit of travelling over the next few days so will go ahead and tell ya have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 16, 2018 at 7:34 pm

        So many wonderful comments about this recipe, including yours, thanks Shashi!

        But you're totally right that we needed this on completing our walk that day. This was substantial enough to heat us right up, from head to toe.

        Enjoy your travelling, I hope to read all about it on your blog. Have a great weekend too! 😀

        Reply
    7. Sheila

      May 17, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      This is very timely as I just got myself a new slow cooker. Can't wait to try making these burritos. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        May 19, 2018 at 4:57 pm

        No problems Sheila. Glad you like it! 🙂

        Reply

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