Beef Burritos
Beef burritos are a crowd-pleasing dish that combines savory lean ground beef, spicy salsa, and gooey cheddar cheese all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Bursting with flavor and customizable to your liking, these burritos are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With each hearty bite, you’ll experience a fiesta of tastes that will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh salsa (mild or spicy)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and brown it for about 5–7 minutes. Break up clumps while cooking.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed black beans and salsa to the mixture. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Lay tortillas flat, spoon filling onto each one, top with cheddar cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place seam-side down in the skillet; cook on medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg