Description
Satisfy your cravings with these hearty, flavor-packed Homemade Beef Burritos. Featuring savory seasoned ground beef, fluffy white rice, protein-rich black beans, and gooey melted cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, these burritos are the ultimate weeknight comfort meal. Perfect for busy families and meal prepping alike, this simple recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste that you can easily assemble in your own kitchen for a quick, handheld dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
8 large flour tortillas
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onions.
Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking the meat apart until browned and onions are translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rinsed black beans to the skillet and stir to combine, then remove from heat.
To assemble, lay a tortilla flat and add a scoop of the beef mixture, a scoop of rice, and a generous sprinkle of cheese in the center.
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up, tucking tightly to seal.
For a crispy finish, place the wrapped burritos back in a hot skillet for 1 minute per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Store leftovers by wrapping individual burritos in foil and refrigerating for up to 3 days or freezing for up to 2 months.
Substitute beef with lean ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
Ensure beans are well-drained to avoid soggy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg