1. Place shortening in a medium-sized skillet. Add beans and seasonings and heat at medium heat.

2. Place 1/3 cup of bean mixture on bottom third of each tortilla. Top with onions and 1/4 cup cheese and fold tortilla into thirds. Place burritos in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. 3. Pour red or green chile sauce over burritos and garnish with remaining cheese.

4. Place in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Garnish with lettuce.

* For beef burritos, 1 pound cooked ground beef or pork may be substituted. Chicharrones** may also be used.
** See recipes for Flour Tortillas, Red Chile Sauce, Green Chile Sauce, and Chicharrones.
Yield: 6 burritos
Freezes Well

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