Description
This ground beef burrito recipe features seasoned beef, rice, beans, and cheese all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. It’s hearty, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4–6 large flour tortillas
- Optional: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Warm tortillas and lay them on a clean surface.
- Layer rice, beans, beef mixture, and cheese onto each tortilla. Add any optional toppings.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up the burrito from the bottom.
- Optional: toast burritos in a hot skillet or panini press until golden and crisp.
- Serve immediately or wrap in foil for storage.
Notes
- Add sautéed bell peppers and onions for extra veggies.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or meatless crumbles for a lighter option.
- Use scrambled eggs and hash browns for breakfast burritos.
- Freeze wrapped burritos for up to 2 months.
- Serve ingredients in a bowl for a burrito bowl alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
