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Beef Burrito Recipe

This Beef Burrito Recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with perfectly seasoned beef, warm tortillas, and customizable fillings in each satisfying bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Burritos
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
  • 1 can (15 oz) refried beans, warmed
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or Mexican rice)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup salsa your preferred heat level
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • Optional: guacamole, jalapeños, cilantro, lime wedges

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef directly to pan.
  2. Break beef into small crumbles with wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
  4. Add diced onion to browned beef. Cook together for 3-4 minutes until onion softens.
  5. Toss in minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  7. Pour in beef broth or water. Simmer for 5 minutes until liquid reduces. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Preparing Other Components
  1. Warm refried beans in microwave or small saucepan until smooth and creamy.
  2. Use leftover or freshly cooked rice. Make sure it's warm.
  3. Dice tomatoes, shred lettuce, and grate cheese if needed.
  4. Warm tortillas in a damp paper towel in the microwave or in a dry skillet.
Assembling Perfect Burritos
  1. Place warmed tortilla on work surface in diamond shape. Spread 1/4 cup warm refried beans in center.
  2. Add 1/2 cup rice over beans and 1/4 of seasoned beef over rice.
  3. Sprinkle cheese, add sour cream, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, in that order.
  4. Fold bottom edge of tortilla over filling, tuck it tightly, and fold both sides inward.
  5. Roll towards yourself, keeping everything tight. Heat skillet over medium and toast burrito seam-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

To store burritos, wrap individually in aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat as desired.