Description
This Ultimate Stuffed Beef Burrito is a bold, flavorful, and satisfying meal wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade (1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, salt & pepper)
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to a boil, stir in rice, salt, and optional cumin. Cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef. Brown it for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce or salsa. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until well blended.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel or in a dry skillet for a few seconds each side.
- On each tortilla, layer rice, beef, black beans, cheese, and desired toppings (sour cream, guac, pico, cilantro).
- Fold in the sides, roll up tightly, and toast seam-side down in a skillet until golden and crispy.
- Slice and serve with additional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
- Use different toppings based on your preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg