Black Bean Breakfast Burrito

These satisfying burritos are our idea of batch cooking — easy, high-yield and perfect for customizing. Of course, they're not just for breakfast. Stash them in the freezer for a quick dinner on busy weeknights, too.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the bay leaves, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chile pepper, tomato paste, salt, water, and black beans to crock pot.

Step 2

Simmer, on high, for at least 2 hours, for flavors to meld.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Crumble the chorizo into the skillet and saute until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Cook it until the temperature registers 165 degrees. Transfer the chorizo to a plate.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 6

The chorizo may have rendered fat into the skillet. If it looks dry, however, add more oil as needed (about 1 tablespoon of fat total is good).

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 8

Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet, allow them set for a minute or 2, and then reduce the heat to medium-low to finish cooking.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 10

Have all the components at hand to assemble the burritos.

Step 11

Divide the cheese, chorizo, black beans and eggs evenly among the tortillas, keeping the filling in the lower half to two-thirds of the tortillas.

Step 12

For 8 burritos, aim for about 1/4 cup cheese, 3/4 ounce chorizo.

Step 13

And a bit shy of 1/2 cup black beans per burrito.

Step 14

Fold the sides of the burrito over the filling and then, starting with the side closest to you, roll it into a cylinder, tucking the filling and tortilla in as you go.

Step 15

At this point, the assembled burritos can be refrigerated or frozen.

Step 16

Thaw frozen burritos.

Step 17

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 18

Add 1 or 2 burritos to the skillet, seam side down.

Step 19

Cook until the tortilla is golden and crisp, rotating to brown on all sides.

Step 20

Serve warm.