Favorite Beef Burritos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 burritos
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Calories
409 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Favorite Beef Burritos
Description
Favorite Beef Burritos start with ground beef cooked with diced yellow onions until tender and fully browned. The meat is then seasoned with taco seasoning and mixed with fresh cilantro for a touch of brightness. Spread refried beans onto warm flour tortillas, add the prepared beef mixture, and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. The burritos can be served immediately folded or warmed again in a skillet to crisp the exterior. The combination of creamy beans, cheesy filling, and flavorful beef creates a satisfying burrito that can be customized with toppings if desired.
The texture blends the softness of beans and tortillas with the slightly crumbly, juicy ground beef and melted cheese. The seasoning is typical taco flavoring, allowing the fresh cilantro to add a fresh pop. Cooking the burritos on each side in a skillet after assembling adds a subtle crunch and helps seal them tightly.
These burritos offer a practical and comforting option for a filling meal. They can be eaten plain or paired with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for additional layers of flavor. Their size and simplicity make them suitable for lunch or dinner.
Add sour cream, tomatoes, or jalapenos inside the burritos before rolling if you like more toppings.Avoid freezing stuffed burritos with raw vegetables as they don’t freeze well.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20, lean
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 6 large flour tortillas warmed, 12-inch
- 16 ounces refried beans 1 can, warmed, canned
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a 12" skillet set over medium-high heat add ground beef and yellow onion.
- Cook the meat until it’s no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain any fat.
- Add in the taco seasoning and prepare according to the packet directions.
- When the meat is fully cooked stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat.
- Lay out the flour tortillas and spread a layer of refried beans into the middle of each tortilla.
- Top each tortilla with an equal amount of the meat mixture and shredded cheese.
- Roll up each tortilla burrito-style and enjoy warm.
- Optional: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add burrito seam side down and cook 2-3 minutes or until slightly browned. Flip over and repeat with the other side.
Notes
- Include fresh salsa, jalapenos, or sour cream inside before rolling for added flavor variations.
- Raw vegetables inside burritos do not freeze well; avoid freezing after adding these.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6burritos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burrito | |
| Calories | 409 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1295mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 874IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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