Description
This Stuffed Beef Burrito recipe features seasoned ground beef combined with refried beans, rice, and cheese, wrapped inside warm flour tortillas. Finished in the oven for a perfect melt, these burritos are topped with fresh salsa, sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and avocado for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can refried beans (16 oz)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.
- Season the Beef: Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning mix. Follow package instructions by adding the recommended amount of water and simmering the beef for the required time to develop flavors.
- Heat the Beans: Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface to assemble the burritos.
- Add Beans: Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans along the center of each tortilla as the base layer.
- Add Beef and Rice: Spoon a generous amount of the seasoned ground beef on top of the beans, then add 2 tablespoons of cooked rice over the beef.
- Add Cheese and Salsa: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef and rice, then add a spoonful of salsa for flavor and moisture.
- Roll the Burritos: Carefully fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a snug wrap that holds the fillings securely.
- Bake the Burritos: Place the rolled burritos seam-side down on a large baking sheet. Warm them in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve the burritos hot, topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and additional salsa as desired for a fresh finish.
Notes
- To make this recipe quicker, warm the refried beans in the microwave while the beef is cooking.
- You can substitute cooked brown rice for white rice for added fiber and nutrients.
- For a spicier burrito, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- If you prefer crispy burritos, after baking, you can lightly pan-fry them in a skillet to crisp up the tortilla exterior.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped individually and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
