Description
Experience the joy of a homemade Beef and Cheese Burrito, where savory ground beef meets gooey cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these burritos are easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Create lasting memories as you enjoy every flavorful bite, whether it’s game day or Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, draining excess grease as needed.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder and cook until aromatic.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- Layer refried beans (if using), seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes on each tortilla.
- Fold the sides inward and roll tightly to secure the fillings.
- For extra crispiness, toast the wrapped burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Serve warm with sour cream on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg