Beef Burrito (Printable)

Flavorful seasoned beef wrapped with rice, beans, cheese and vegetables in a soft tortilla

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 - 1/3 cup water

→ Fillings and Toppings

13 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
14 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
19 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

→ For Assembly

20 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-12 inch)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned completely, approximately 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
04 - Add tomato paste and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable for easy rolling.
06 - Place each tortilla flat. Layer evenly with rice, beans, beef mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
07 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to completely enclose the filling.
08 - For a crispy exterior, toast the burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet for 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The spiced beef filling gets better overnight, so youre basically meal-prepping while making dinner
  • Everything happens in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually eat
02 -
  • Overstuffing is the enemy, less filling means you can actually roll it without it exploding everywhere
  • Warm tortillas are non-negotiable, cold ones tear and make the whole experience frustrating
03 -
  • Let the beef cool slightly before assembling, hot filling makes the tortilla soggy fast
  • Place a piece of parchment paper under each burrito when rolling for restaurant-style presentation
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