Beef Burrito Beans Rice (Printable)
A savory blend of beef, beans, and rice wrapped for a fulfilling and tasty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
→ Beans and Rice
12 - 1 cup cooked white rice
13 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
18 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
19 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
20 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
21 - 1 medium tomato, diced
22 - 1/2 cup sour cream
23 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - Hot sauce or salsa
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
04 - In another skillet, combine cooked rice, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave until pliable. Keep warm covered with a clean towel.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat and spoon a quarter of the rice and bean mixture onto the center. Top with a quarter of the beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
08 - Serve immediately with extra salsa or hot sauce on the side. Burritos can be wrapped in foil and kept warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The beef filling freezes beautifully so you can meal prep burritos for the week ahead
- Everyone gets to build their own exactly how they like it
02 -
- Warm tortillas are essential because cold tortillas crack and tear when you try to fold them
- Let the beef filling cool slightly before assembling or your tortillas will get soggy
- Do not overfill the burritos or they will burst when you try to roll them
03 -
- Microwave your wrapped burritos for 30 seconds before serving if they have cooled down
- Place filled burritos seam side down on the plate so they do not unroll