Description
Mexican-inspired cheesy beefy burrito delight combines savory ground beef with melted cheese in a warm tortilla. Hearty ingredients create a satisfying meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Optional: diced tomatoes
- Optional: chopped lettuce
- Optional: guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and cook ground beef until it turns a rich brown, ensuring no pink remains visible.
- Eliminate excess fat from the meat by draining thoroughly.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and incorporate a small amount of water, simmering for an additional 2 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Prepare tortillas by gently warming them in the microwave or on a flat skillet to enhance flexibility.
- Construct each burrito by strategically placing ground beef as the foundational layer.
- Add cooked rice across the beef, creating a substantial middle section.
- Generously distribute shredded cheese to ensure maximum melting potential.
- Dollop sour cream evenly to introduce creamy texture.
- Spread salsa to inject vibrant, tangy notes throughout the burrito.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, creating a secure envelope.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, sealing all ingredients within.
- For enhanced texture, place burritos on a hot skillet, toasting 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Garnish with optional toppings like fresh diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, or creamy guacamole before serving.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative.
- Enhance flavor by adding diced onions and bell peppers while cooking the ground beef for extra depth and nutrition.
- Prep burritos ahead of time and wrap individually in foil for quick freezer meals that can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Use low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg