Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Burrito Dinner
A hassle-free, family-friendly burrito filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, rice, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 6 burritos 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegan
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup refried beans
1 cup cooked white rice
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
6 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1 jalapeño, sliced (for serving)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for serving)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for serving)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
Stir in taco seasoning, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until spices are fragrant.
Add 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and stir to coat beef mixture evenly.
Remove from heat and mix in refried beans and cooked rice.
Warm tortillas by wrapping in foil and placing in a preheated oven for 1-2 minutes.
Place 1/2 cup shredded cheese on each tortilla.
Add a generous scoop of the beef mixture and top with an additional 1/4 cup enchilada sauce.
Roll up burritos tightly, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
Notes
Use 85% or 90% lean ground beef for moisture. Leftover rice works well. Adjust cheese quantity based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2300mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg