Craving the ultimate beef burrito experience? Forget bland and boring – we're diving headfirst into a recipe so flavorful and easy, it'll redefine your burrito expectations forever.
Get ready to unlock the secrets to crafting perfect, satisfying pockets of deliciousness!
Ingredients for Beef Burritos
To nail these beef burritos, we gotta gather our ingredients! The burrito seasoning needs 1 tsp each of onion powder, dried oregano, and salt and 2 tsp each of dried cumin and paprika—gotta have that kick! Then, a ¼ tsp of black pepper and cayenne—or more, if you're brave.
Next, for the beef, grab ½ tbsp of olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, and ½ onion, finely chopped. Don't forget the star: 500g/1 lb of lean beef mince!
Now, the burrito fixings: 6-8 large tortillas (the bigger, the better!). About 3 cups of cooked white rice—warm, not scorching. We're gonna need 3 cups of shredded lettuce, 1 cup each of corn and black beans, 3 diced tomatoes, and ½ finely chopped red onion. And, of course, 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese—get that melting kind! For a different flavor profile, consider using salsa just like you might see in a chicken burrito recipe.
Making the Beef Burrito Filling
Alright, let's explore into making the heart of our yummy beef burritos—the beef filling! I start by heating olive oil in a skillet.
I'll add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking 'em until they're lightly browned – about 2 minutes. Next, I toss in the ground beef, breaking it up while it cooks. You'll know it's ready when it's no longer red but a lovely brown. This process helps mirror the initial steps in preparing the beef filling for enchiladas.
Now, I sprinkle in that homemade burrito seasoning or a packet of store-bought taco seasoning! I cook this for a minute, then stir in tomato paste and water. I let it simmer for about 3 minutes, until the water's mostly gone, but the beef is still juicy—we don't want it dry.
Finally, I set the filling aside to cool for about 10 minutes. Trust me, piping hot filling will make your burrito soggy.
Assembling and Heating Your Burritos
Once you've got your beef filling ready to go, I reckon it's time to get these burritos assembled! Place a tortilla on your work surface and add about ¼ to ⅓ cup of cooked rice just below the center.
Now, top with ¼ to ⅓ cup of the beef and a generous amount of lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, and some red onion. Don't forget a sprinkle of coriander (if you like it) and, of course, the cheese!
Fold the bottom up over the filling and then fold in the sides. Roll it up nice and tight–think burrito swaddling! After it's rolled, wrap it in foil. You can heat these bad boys in a pan with foil, bake them, or if you want to melt that cheese, use low heat!
Short Recipe Version
Delicious Beef Burritos
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 6 burritos
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
Instructions:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions.
- Spoon beef mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with cheddar cheese and fold into burritos.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving): (Estimated)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g