Description
This Stuffed Beef Burrito recipe features seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked to perfection. Topped with fresh avocado, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, and cilantro, these burritos make a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can refried beans (16 oz)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Burritos
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 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 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 for adding water and simmer the beef until seasoned and slightly thickened.
- Heat Refried Beans: Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave them in a microwave-safe dish until heated through.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
- Add Beef and Rice: Spoon a generous amount of the seasoned ground beef on top of the beans, followed by 2 tablespoons of cooked rice.
- Add Cheese and Salsa: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and rice, then add a spoonful of salsa.
- Wrap Burritos: Carefully fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, and then roll it up tightly from the bottom, ensuring a snug wrap.
- Bake the Burritos: Place the 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.
- Serve: Serve the burritos topped with sour cream, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and any additional salsa as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier alternative.
- Baking the burritos after assembling helps melt the cheese and warm the tortillas without making them soggy.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped individually and frozen for up to 2 months.
