Ground Beef Burritos
Ground Beef Burritos are a delightful and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and fluffy rice, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, these burritos are not just flavorful but also highly customizable. Whether you prefer them mild or spicy, topped with fresh guacamole or tangy salsa, this recipe is designed to please everyone at the table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delicious dish that’s great for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- cooking spray
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned.
- Stir in water, tomato paste, chili powder, Mexican oregano, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook on medium-low until thickened (3–5 minutes).
- On a tortilla, layer ¼ cup cheese, ¼ cup rice, ½ cup beef mixture, and ¼ cup black beans.
- Roll tightly and secure by folding in the sides.
- Sear burritos seam-side down in the skillet sprayed with cooking spray until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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