Description
This ultimate stuffed beef burrito recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, cheese, and Tex-Mex toppings, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for weeknight dinners, freezer meals, or party food. A must-try easy burrito recipe packed with bold flavors!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup refried beans
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
6 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
1/2 cup salsa (optional)
1/2 cup guacamole (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper; cook until tender.
3. Drain any excess grease and stir in taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water. Simmer until thickened.
4. Cook the rice and season with lime juice or cilantro if desired.
5. Warm the refried beans in a saucepan or microwave.
6. Heat the tortillas for 20–30 seconds to make them pliable.
7. Assemble each burrito: layer beans, rice, beef mixture, and shredded cheese. Add toppings if using.
8. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
9. (Optional) Sear the burrito on a hot skillet until golden on both sides.
10. Serve warm or wrap for later.
Notes
Use lean beef to reduce excess grease.
Warm tortillas before rolling to avoid tears.
You can freeze these burritos individually for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg