Description
Dive into the joy of homemade Classic Beef Burrito With Rice, Beans, And Cheese! This comforting dish wraps perfectly seasoned beef, fluffy rice, tender beans, and gooey cheese in a warm tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 80/20 lean ground beef (or 90/10 for a leaner option)
- Large flour tortillas (10-12 inches in diameter)
- Long-grain white rice
- Cilantro
- Lime juice
- Black beans or pinto beans (canned or dried)
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Paprika
- Tomato paste (optional)
- Beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- Sour cream (optional topping)
- Salsa (optional topping)
- Guacamole (optional topping)
- Shredded lettuce (optional topping)
Instructions
- Cook your long-grain white rice according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in a tablespoon of lime juice and a handful of chopped fresh cilantro. Season with a pinch of salt to taste. Set aside, keeping it warm.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain off any excess fat.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add a chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and a pinch of paprika. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Stir in about 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste (if using) and cook for another minute.
- Pour in about ½ cup of beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- While the beef is simmering, prepare the beans. If using canned beans, drain and rinse them thoroughly.
- In a small saucepan, warm the beans over low heat with a splash of water or broth, a pinch of cumin, and a little salt until heated through.
- Warm the tortillas individually in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15-20 seconds per side until soft and flexible.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a generous line of seasoned rice down the center, leaving space at the top and bottom.
- Layer with warm, seasoned beans, followed by a good amount of the savory beef filling.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded cheese over the beef.
- To roll, fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then tightly roll the tortilla upwards, tucking the filling in as you go.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don't overfill the burritos to prevent tearing. Warm tortillas are key for easy rolling. Customize spice levels to your preference and consider grilling or pan-frying for an extra crunch.