Burrito Recipe

Name: Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 burritos
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup salsa; 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce

Mexican · Main course · 35 min total

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A classic flour tortilla wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese, with fresh toppings. This recipe is easy to customize and perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

15
min prep

20
min cook

4
servings

550
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup salsa
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add cooked rice, black beans, and salsa. Stir to combine and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 of the beef mixture down the center of the tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup cheese.
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll from the bottom to form a tight burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
If desired, heat a clean skillet over medium heat and toast the burritos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Serve with desired toppings.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with extra beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
To make ahead, assemble burritos without toasting, wrap in foil, and refrigerate. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice or a simple salad.

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