Beef Burritos
Beef burritos are the ultimate comfort food, wrapped in warm tortillas and bursting with flavor. Each bite offers a delightful combination of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and colorful toppings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these customizable burritos will surely become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and bell peppers.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent; add garlic and bell peppers until slightly softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture; cover briefly to melt.
- Assemble burritos by placing the beef mixture on one side of each tortilla along with desired toppings. Fold sides in and roll tightly from bottom to top.
- Enjoy immediately or store for later!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg