Beef Bean Burritos (Printable Version)
Flavorful burritos with seasoned beef, creamy beans, and melted cheddar cheese.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 14 oz ground beef (85% lean)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium tomato, diced (optional)
→ Beans
05 - 14 oz can refried beans
→ Spices
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp chili powder
08 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - ½ tsp salt
→ Dairy
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - ¼ cup sour cream (for serving)
→ Tortillas
13 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch; use gluten-free if needed)
→ Optional Toppings
14 - Shredded lettuce
15 - Chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Salsa or pico de gallo
17 - Sliced jalapeños
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in diced tomato (if using), ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook another 2 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
04 - Mix refried beans thoroughly into the beef mixture and heat for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
05 - Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Spoon beef and bean mixture evenly down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up each tortilla to enclose the filling.
08 - If desired, place burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp tortillas slightly.
09 - Serve hot, topped with sour cream, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, salsa, and jalapeños as preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This filling feels like a warm hug wrapped in a tortilla every single time
- The spices sneak in just the right kick without overpowering the comfort food vibe
02 -
- Drain the beef fat after browning unless you like it extra rich; it keeps the burritos from getting greasy
- Adding spices right after softening the onion lets the flavors deepen instead of tasting one-note
03 -
- Make sure the filling isn't too watery before assembling to keep tortillas from getting soggy
- Using a hot skillet to crisp burritos adds a delightful texture contrast that elevates the experience