Beef Burritos
Beef burritos are a crowd-pleaser that combines seasoned ground beef, aromatic spices, and melted cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these burritos are not only delicious but also customizable. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll impress family and friends with this flavorful dish that promises to be the highlight of any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water; mix well and let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble each burrito by placing ⅓ cup of the beef mixture on a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Toast each assembled burrito seam-side down in a clean skillet over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg