Beef And Cheese Burrito Recipe
The beef and cheese burrito recipe is a weeknight hero. It’s easy, quick, and full of flavor. You can prepare this beef and cheese burrito recipe in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
- 8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté till soft.
- Add beef, cook until browned fully.
- Drain excess fat from the pan.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
- Stir to combine the spices well.
- Add ¼ cup salsa, cook for 2 minutes.
- Place tortilla on a clean board.
- Spoon beef in the center of tortilla.
- Add shredded cheese on the beef.
- Roll the tortilla tightly.
- Place seam side down on tray.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of burritos.
- Cover with foil for even melting.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.
Notes
- Warm tortillas before filling for easy rolling.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice if desired.
- Freeze burritos for meal prep convenience.
- Use lean beef for a lighter option.