Description
These Beef and Cheese Burritos are hearty and flavorful, combining seasoned ground beef with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Finished with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro, they make a perfect quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Cheese and Tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Brown beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook beef through: Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain fat: Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Season beef: Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add water: Pour in the water and stir to combine.
- Simmer: Let the mixture simmer 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and reduce liquid.
- Remove skillet from heat: Set aside the beef mixture.
- Prepare tortillas: Lay flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble burritos: Divide beef mixture among tortillas in the center.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over beef on each tortilla.
- Roll burritos: Fold in sides and roll tightly to enclose filling.
- Heat skillet: Warm a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook burritos: Place burritos seam-side down and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from skillet, top with sour cream, salsa, and sprinkle cilantro.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious beef and cheese burritos.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and diced onions for best flavor.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce into the beef mixture.
- To make ahead, assemble burritos but skip cooking them; cook just before serving.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
