Description
Delicious beef burritos filled with cheese, beans, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
- ½ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and season with taco seasoning.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a separate skillet over low heat for about one minute per side.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spread refried beans on each tortilla, add the beef mixture, and top with salsa, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
- Roll Them Up: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly into a burrito shape.
- Optional Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place assembled burritos in a baking dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for about 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate hot burritos with extra salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy salsa and add jalapeños.
- These burritos can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg