Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Beef and Cheese Burritos. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas, these burritos feature seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and customizable toppings, making them a perfect weeknight dinner option. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or entertaining guests, these delectable burritos are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture. Stir gently until cheese melts into a creamy blend.
- Place tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon generous portions of the beef-cheese mixture onto each tortilla. Add desired toppings before folding them tightly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place assembled burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with additional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg