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A close-up of a burrito cut in half, showing a filling of seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a flour tortilla on a wooden surface.
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The Best Ground Beef Burrito Recipe

Easy Ground Beef Burrito Recipe – packed with juicy beef, rice, beans, cheese, and spices! Perfect weeknight dinner or meal prep favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef
Servings: 5
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lb. Ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili flakes optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • ¼ cup beef stock or water
  • 5 Flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons Cooked Rice per tortilla
  • Corn
  • Beans
  • Lettuce chopped
  • Tomato chopped
  • Cheese of your choice
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Instructions

  • Cook the beef: Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase heat to high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Season: Add paprika, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato paste, then pour in beef stock or water. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble: Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Layer with rice, 3–4 tablespoons of beef mixture, corn, beans, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly into a burrito.
  • Toast & serve: Heat a dry pan over high heat and toast each burrito until golden on all sides. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Rice options: Use plain white rice, cilantro-lime rice, or even Spanish rice for extra flavor.
  • Beans: Black beans, kidney beans, or refried beans all work well.
  • Cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend melt beautifully.
  • Make-ahead: Prepare the beef mixture up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat before assembling.
  • Freezing: Wrap un-toasted burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Toast or bake directly from frozen until heated through.
  • Healthier twist: Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken. Use whole wheat tortillas.
  • Spicy kick: Add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Storage: Store leftover assembled burritos in the fridge (covered) for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 913mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 4mg