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Beef Burrito
Faiza Shabir

Beef Burrito Recipe with Cheese and Fresh Toppings

This Beef Burrito Recipe with Cheese and Fresh Toppings is hearty, cheesy, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melty cheese get wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with crisp veggies. It’s perfect for dinner, meal prep, or game day. Toast it in a skillet for that golden, restaurant-style finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil if needed
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned, then drain excess grease.
  2. Add onion and garlic and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Warm tortillas slightly to make them easier to fold.
  5. Layer rice, seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and jalapeños onto each tortilla.
  6. Fold sides inward and roll tightly into burritos.
  7. Optional: Toast burritos in a skillet 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  8. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Drain excess grease from beef to avoid soggy burritos.
  • Toasting the burrito adds extra flavor and helps seal it.
  • Add black beans or corn for extra texture and heartiness.
  • Wrap tightly in foil for meal prep and refrigerate up to 3 days.

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