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Beef and Cheese Burritos

Classic homemade burritos filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  2. Brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
  3. Add tomato sauce and spices; simmer until thick.
  4. Fill tortillas with beef and cheese, roll tightly, and toast if desired.

Notes

These burritos freeze well and are perfect for make-ahead meals.