Description
Mexican-inspired Cheesy Beefy Burrito Delight brings zesty flavors to your dinner table. Hearty beef, melted cheese, and fresh ingredients create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup refried beans
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Base and Wrap Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring no pink remains. Discard accumulated grease.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, simmering for 3-4 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Soften tortillas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, creating flexible wrappers.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans across the center of each tortilla as a foundational base.
- Distribute seasoned beef evenly over the beans, creating a protein-rich core.
- Sprinkle cooked rice across the meat, adding textural complexity.
- Generously cover the rice and meat with shredded cheddar cheese and drizzle nacho cheese sauce.
- Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, then tightly roll from one side to create a compact burrito.
- Place burritos in a preheated skillet at medium heat or oven at 350°F for 4-5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and exterior to crisp.
- Transfer to serving plates and accompany with optional sour cream and salsa for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Lean Meat Selection: Choose ground beef with lower fat content (90/10 or 93/7) to reduce excess grease and create a healthier burrito.
- Seasoning Customization: Experiment with homemade taco seasoning or low-sodium alternatives to control salt intake and personalize flavor profile.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat tortillas with corn tortillas or large lettuce wraps for a gluten-free version that’s equally delicious and nutritious.
- Meal Prep Hack: Prepare beef mixture and components in advance, storing separately to assemble fresh burritos quickly during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 684 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg