Beef Burritos

A beef burrito is a hearty, flour tortilla-wrapped dish originating from Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, typically filled with seasoned ground or shredded beef, rice, beans, cheese, and various salsas or toppings. It's a complete meal in a handheld package, often customized with additions like guacamole, sour cream, or lettuce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the tortilla and rice, and a good source of protein from the beef and beans, with a moderate to high fat content depending on cheese and added toppings. A standard beef burrito can range from 500 to over 1,000 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	550 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Zinc	6 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Magnesium	50 mg

Per 1 burrito (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The burrito is a prime example of culinary fusion, evolving from simple Mexican street food into a global fast-casual staple with endless regional and personal variations. Nutritionally, it can be a balanced meal if loaded with vegetables and lean protein, but it's also a classic example of how a single food item can easily exceed daily recommended intakes for sodium and saturated fat.