Beef Burritos: The Ultimate Homemade Beef Burritos Recipe
These easy beef burritos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, black beans, cheese, and fresh vegetables. They make a delicious Tex-Mex dinner and freeze beautifully for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 burritos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp water
6 to 8 large flour tortillas
3 cups cooked rice
3 cups shredded cabbage or lettuce
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup black beans, drained
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Combine the onion powder, oregano, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to make the burrito seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
5. Stir in the seasoning mixture, tomato paste, and water.
6. Cook for 3 minutes until the beef mixture becomes juicy and flavorful.
7. Allow the beef filling to cool slightly.
8. Lay a tortilla on a flat surface.
9. Add cooked rice to the center of the tortilla.
10. Top with beef, cabbage or lettuce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and cheese.
11. Fold the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
12. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
13. Serve immediately or warm the burritos in a skillet or oven until heated through.
Notes
Use cabbage instead of lettuce if freezing the burritos.
Wrap each burrito individually in foil for easy storage.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce.
You can add extra vegetables such as zucchini, carrots, or bell peppers to the beef filling.