Easy Ground Beef Burritos Recipe for a Delicious Homemade Feast

Learn how to make restaurant-style beef burritos at home with a saucy twist.

Discover all the secrets to making them cheesy and perfectly crisp!

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground beef (lean 85/15)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilis, with their juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder, or added to taste*
1/2 tsp fine sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
15 oz can black beans, with their juice (or try-blend with juice)
6, 10-inch flour tortillas
2 cups (8oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend, or equal parts mozzarella and medium cheddar

Optional Toppings:
Hot sauce
Sour cream
Guacamole (hyperlink)
Pico de Gallo (hyperlink)
Salsa (hyperlink our fresh homemade salsa)

Directions:

Cook the Beef Mixture

1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef (no oil needed).
2. Use a spatula or meat chopper to break the beef into small pieces. Cook until browned and the fat is rendered (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Retain 2-3 tablespoons of the oil in the skillet and drain the rest.
4. Add the chopped onion, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are soft and the beef is browned.
5. Stir in the Rotel tomatoes and beans (including their juice). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the mixture becomes saucy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Assemble the Burritos

1. Lay a flour tortilla flat on your work surface.
2. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on the tortilla.
3. Add about ⅔ cup of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
4. Sprinkle additional cheese over the beef.
5. Fold in the short sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll it up from the bottom, tucking the filling inside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Store or Cook

To Store:

• Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment paper. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.

To Cook Immediately:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
2. Sauté each burrito for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
3. Reduce heat if browning too quickly to ensure the center gets heated through.

To Reheat Frozen Burritos:

• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Sauté as described above.

Serve

• Plate the crispy burritos and add your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or cilantro.
• Enjoy warm with all the fixings!