Beef Burrito
These hearty beef burritos are packed with seasoned ground beef, savory rice, beans, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef (450g)
- •1 packet taco seasoning
- •3/4 cup water (180ml)
- •1 cup cooked white rice (200g)
- •1 can black beans (15 oz / 425g), rinsed and drained
- •1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g)
- •4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- •1/2 cup salsa (120ml)
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil (30ml)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- 4
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the beef and pour in the water, stirring to combine.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- 6
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, or microwave them under a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
- 7
Assemble the burritos by placing a quarter of the cooked rice, black beans, seasoned beef, salsa, and shredded cheese down the center of each warm tortilla.
- 8
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the burrito.
- 9
Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
💡 Chef tips
- You can make these burritos ahead of time, wrap them tightly in foil, and freeze them for up to a month; simply reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Swap out black beans for pinto beans or use Spanish rice instead of plain white rice for an extra layer of flavor.
- Ensure your fillings are not overly watery to prevent the tortillas from getting soggy during rolling and cooking.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished burritos are golden and crispy on the outside with a warm, savory, and cheesy filling that holds together perfectly when sliced.