Description
Mexican cuisine shines through these hearty beef burritos, packed with rich flavors and tender meat. Spicy, savory ingredients combine to create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1.5 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup taco sauce or salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Guacamole (optional)
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Extra salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Sear Beef: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, meticulously draining excess fat to ensure a lean, flavorful base.
- Develop Aromatics: Sauté finely diced onions until translucent, then introduce a harmonious blend of garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to elevate the meat’s flavor complexity.
- Build Filling: Fold in salsa and black beans, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld, creating a rich, cohesive texture that promises depth and zest.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable, creating the perfect vessel for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Assemble Burritos: Layer fluffy rice as a foundation, generously top with the spiced beef and bean mixture, then embellish with shredded cheese, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a generous dollop of sour cream.
- Wrap and Serve: Skillfully fold tortilla sides inward, rolling tightly to seal in all ingredients. Serve piping hot or wrap in foil for a portable feast ready to be enjoyed at any moment.
Notes
- Manage Meat Fat: Drain excess grease thoroughly after browning beef to prevent soggy, oily burritos and reduce unnecessary calories.
- Spice Balancing Act: Adjust chili powder and spices gradually, tasting as you go to create a personalized flavor profile that suits your heat tolerance without overwhelming the palate.
- Tortilla Temperature Trick: Warm tortillas briefly to increase flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling, ensuring a smooth, tight wrap that holds all ingredients securely.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or lentils for vegetarian versions, and use low-carb tortillas or lettuce wraps for gluten-free or keto-friendly adaptations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg