Description
A quick and delicious recipe for beef and cheese burritos featuring seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, wrapped in warm flour tortillas and toasted to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup refried beans
- ¼ cup water
For Assembly & Serving
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease from the pan for a healthier result.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and fragrant.
- Season: Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the meat and onion mixture.
- Add Salsa & Beans: Stir in the salsa, refried beans, and water. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side or microwave them briefly to make them soft and pliable for rolling.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon an equal amount of the beef and bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.
- Toast Burritos: Place a clean skillet over medium heat and toast each rolled burrito for 1-2 minutes per side, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Serve the burritos warm. Optionally, top with sour cream and chopped cilantro for added creaminess and fresh flavor.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a spicy salsa.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- You can add other fillings such as rice, avocado, or diced tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
