12 Burritos. 5 Dollars. The Budget-friendly Dinner that saves the day!
Mar 17, 2026•Channel
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Published3 months ago
Duration8:02
Video IDzEWZ5sqdikU
Languageen
CategoryHowto & Style
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views73.6K
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Comments167
Engagement Rate4.29%
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Comments per 1K views2.27
Video Tags
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Description
In this video, I'm showing you how to make 12 bean and cheese burritos for only $5! I'm making homemade flour tortillas from scratch and using pinto beans for an easy, budget-friendly meal prep. Whether you are looking for dinner ideas, saving money, or just need authentic Mexican burritos in your life, watch this video and be inspired!
*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 Intro
0:11 The flour tortilla dough
1:40 Making the beans
2:43 Rolling out the tortillas
4:18 Mash the beans
4:43 How to cook the tortillas and store
6:24 Assemble the burritos
*In this video:*
-How to make 3-ingredient homemade flour tortillas (flour, salt, water).
-Turning leftover pinto beans into the perfect burrito filling.
-Assembly and storage tips for easy grab-and-go meals.
*The $5 Breakdown:*
1 lb Dry Pinto Beans: $1.00
2 lb Bag All-Purpose Flour: ~$2.00 (We only use 2 cups!)
8 oz Shredded Cheese: ~$2.00
*(Pantry staples like water, salt, and pepper not included in total)*
*Flour Tortilla Recipe:*
2 cups all-purpose flour (265 g)
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 to 3/4 cup hot water (start with 150 ml of water then add more as needed)
*SOFT FLOUR TORTILLAS*
https://youtu.be/beQhI4vcxR0
If you're looking for cheap meal ideas or ways to save money on your grocery bill at HEB or your local store, these burritos are a great way to start!