Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious Beef and Cheese Burritos. Packed with savory beef, gooey cheese, and flavorful seasonings, these burritos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade blend
- 1/2 cup water
For the Burritos:
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Cook Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer.
- Prepare Bean Mixture: Warm refried beans, mix in diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Assemble Burritos: Spread refried beans on tortillas, top with beef, rice, and cheese. Roll tightly.
- Toast Burritos: Toast burritos on a skillet until lightly golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
Notes
- For a freezer-friendly option, wrap un-toasted burritos in foil and freeze for up to 3 months; reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
