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Best Beef and Cheese Burrito Recipe

Best Beef and Cheese Burrito Recipe
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Learn how to make the Best Beef and Cheese Burrito with this easy recipe. Deliciously seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla and topped with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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For the Beef Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown ground beef, add onion and garlic, then stir in tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in diced tomatoes and beef broth, simmer until thickened.
  3. Assemble Burritos: Warm tortillas, layer with rice, beans, beef mixture, and cheese. Roll tightly into burritos.
  4. Optional Crispy Finish: Sear burritos in a hot skillet seam-side down for a crispy texture.
  5. Serve: Accompany with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.

Notes

  • You can add sautéed peppers, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
  • Use leftover rice or microwave rice to save time.
  • For freezer burritos, wrap tightly in foil and reheat as needed.

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