Description
Cheesy Beef Burritos are a mouthwatering blend of savory ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and warm tortillas, making them the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings, allowing you to customize your fillings based on your cravings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional minute.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft (about 30 seconds).
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, top with shredded cheese, fold in sides, then roll tightly from one end.
- Grill or bake at 400°F (200°C) seam-side down for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg