Description
This Beefy Melt Burrito recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Filled with flavorful seasoned ground beef, black beans, rice, and gooey melted cheddar cheese, these burritos are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Onion and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned, and drain excess fat if needed. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Beans and Rice: Mix in black beans and cooked rice, heating through.
- Assemble Burritos: Warm tortillas, add beef mixture and cheese, then roll up burritos.
- Cook Burritos: Place in a skillet, seam-side down, and cook until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- For a vegetarian version, swap beef with extra beans and veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
