Burritos with Ground Beef
These homemade ground beef burritos are flavorful, filling, freezer-friendly, and incredibly versatile. With juicy seasoned beef, fluffy rice, creamy beans, and melty cheese wrapped inside warm tortillas, they’re the kind of easy comfort food recipe that works for meal prep, family dinners, and busy weeknights alike.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small shallot diced, or onion (any)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup water
Burritos
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 red bell pepper diced, optional
- cherry tomatoes diced, optional
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- fresh cilantro chopped
- fresh lime for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and shallot in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, seasonings, and water.
- Simmer until thickened and flavorful.
- Warm tortillas until soft.
- Layer rice, beans, beef, cheese, and toppings onto tortillas.
- Roll tightly into burritos.
- Toast in a skillet until golden brown if desired.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Burrito)
- Calories: 640
- Protein: 36g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fat: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg