Description
Savory cheesy beef burritos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to kitchen tables. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty salsa, these hearty rolls promise a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Liquid and Oil:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, adding vegetable oil to sauté finely chopped onions until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces while browning thoroughly.
- Eliminate excess fat from the meat mixture using a drainage technique.
- Enrich the beef with taco seasoning, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Pour salsa into the skillet, stirring to integrate ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) for the baking phase.
- Arrange flour tortillas on a clean work surface, preparing for assembly.
- Distribute the seasoned beef evenly across each tortilla, maintaining consistent portion sizes.
- Generously sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the beef mixture.
- Carefully roll each tortilla, folding sides inward to secure the filling and create a compact burrito.
- Position rolled burritos seam-side down in a baking dish, ensuring stability.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until tortillas transform into a golden-brown exterior and cheese melts completely.
- Allow burritos to rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy burritos and reduce excess grease for a cleaner, more appetizing meal.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and taco seasoning intensity to suit personal heat preferences.
- Prep tortillas briefly in microwave for 10-15 seconds to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Consider using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option without compromising rich, savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 693 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg