Description

This Beef Burrito Recipe offers a delicious and satisfying meal with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and cheese all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and baked to perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these burritos are flavorful, easy to make, and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
6 burrito-sized flour tortillas
16 ounces refried beans, warmed (1 can)
1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup salsa

Optional Toppings

Sour cream (for serving)
Hot sauce (for serving)
Guacamole (for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Cook Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook while breaking the beef apart with a spoon until it’s browned and no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for an additional minute. Finally, mix in the minced fresh cilantro to infuse fresh flavor.
Assemble Burritos: Lay a flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Spread a layer of warm refried beans, then add cooked rice, the seasoned beef mixture, shredded cheese, and a spoonful of salsa. Wrap the tortilla tightly around the filling and place it seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this process for all six tortillas.
Bake Burritos: Bake the assembled burritos in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas become slightly crispy for a perfect texture.
Serve: Serve your hot beef burritos with optional toppings like sour cream, hot sauce, and guacamole to add creamy, spicy, or rich flavors as desired.

Notes

You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
To cut down on sodium, use low-sodium taco seasoning and salsa.
For a spicier burrito, add diced jalapeños or chipotle sauce.
Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated for up to 3 days, then reheated in the oven for best results.