Ground Beef Burrito Recipe
A quick, savory, and flavor-packed burrito made with seasoned ground beef, beans, and rice. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 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
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Sauté the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add ground beef and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in water, tomato paste, chili powder, Mexican oregano, garlic powder, and cumin. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Briefly warm flour tortillas in the oven or microwave to make them more pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: On each tortilla, layer a handful of cheese, a scoop of rice, a spoonful of the ground beef mixture, and some black beans.
- Roll It Up: Fold in the sides and roll the burrito tightly from bottom to top.
- Toast the Burrito: Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Place burrito seam side down and cook until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve Hot: Cut in half if desired and serve warm with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Notes
If you prefer mild flavors, reduce the chili powder.
For extra moisture, add a little salsa or a spoonful of sour cream inside the burrito before rolling.
Cooked burritos don’t store as well, but you can freeze the seasoned ground beef for up to 3 months.
For extra moisture, add a little salsa or a spoonful of sour cream inside the burrito before rolling.
Cooked burritos don’t store as well, but you can freeze the seasoned ground beef for up to 3 months.