Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with Cheesy Beefy Burritos, a dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner, game night with friends, or a quick weeknight meal. These burritos feature seasoned ground beef enveloped in warm tortillas, topped with melted cheddar cheese that oozes deliciousness in every bite. With the option to customize ingredients according to your taste, you can easily make this dish your own. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, Cheesy Beefy Burritos are sure to satisfy everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble burritos by placing a scoop of beef mixture on each tortilla, topping with cheese and optional rice.
- Roll up tightly and toast in a skillet or oven until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in bell peppers or onions into the beef filling. If you prefer a healthier option, substitute ground beef with lean turkey or chicken.