Easy Beef Burrito Recipes Tonight
Seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, warm tortillas, rice, and beans come together for easy beef burrito recipes you can roll, sear, and serve fast—perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground beef (90/10)
– 1 small onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tbsp chili powder
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1/2 tsp oregano
– 1/2 tsp kosher salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
– 1 cup cooked rice
– 1 cup black beans, rinsed
– 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
– 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
– Optional: cilantro, lime, sour cream, pico de gallo
Instructions
1. Sauté onion in oil 3 minutes; add garlic 30 seconds.
2. Brown ground beef; drain if needed.
3. Stir in spices; bloom 30 seconds.
4. Add tomato sauce or salsa; simmer 2–3 minutes.
5. Warm tortillas; fill with rice, beans, beef, and cheese.
6. Roll tightly; sear 1–2 minutes per side if desired.
7. Serve with cilantro and lime.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling and avoid overfilling for the tightest wrap.