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These ground beef burritos are always at the top of my family’s go-to weeknight dinner recipes. The best seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings are all rolled up inside a soft tortilla for a delicious, customizable meal. It’s a perfect option for a DIY family dinner, and if you have little ones, they’ll love getting involved in the fun!
How to Make Beef Burritos
There are two parts to making the taco burritos: first, cooking the taco, and second assembling the taco meat into a burrito.
Tips for Making Ground Beef Burritos
- Warm the tortillas before stuffing and rolling. I recommend putting the tortillas in a stack on a large foil, add a few splashes of water and then wrapping tightly in the foil. Warm them up in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes. This makes the tortillas softer, more pliable and easier to roll and fold.
- Don’t overstuff the burritos. Easier said than done, I know. But you want to be cognisant of how many ingredients you’re adding so that you can manage to wrap the burrito…and keep it wrapped! Try to also keep the ingredients together in one line in the center of the burrito.
- Freeze the extra burritos. Since the recipe makes 8 burritos, I recommend freezing any leftovers. To reheat, wrap each burrito in a damp paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes. Then remove the paper towel, cut in half and toast in a toaster oven or pan for 2-3 minutes until the sides get crispy. It will taste like you just made them!
I love how easy and convenient these beef burritos are. I’m sure they’re going to be a huge hit in your home!
For More Tex Mex Recipes:
- Zucchini Enchiladas
- Plant Based Tempeh Tacos
- Taco Salad Meal Prep
- Salsa Black Bean Burger
- Shrimp Fajita Bowls
- Mexican Street Tacos
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Grilled Fish Tacos
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This recipe was originally published in 2017 and updated in 2024. It is being updated with new images, step-by-step tutorial on how to make ground beef burritos, and a slightly modified recipe for a more traditional burrito. If you loved the original recipe, you can find it in the notes section of the recipe card.
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Ground Beef Burritos
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
For assembly
- Cooking spray
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 ½ cups cooked rice
- 1 (15-ounce) canned black beans rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, then add ground beef and onion, season with salt and pepper and cook and crumble until completely browned.
- Add the water, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir to combine and continue cooking over medium-low heat until the sauce has thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Lay one tortilla on a flat surface. Layer with ¼ cup of cheese, ¼ cup of rice, ½ cup of the ground beef mixture and ¼ cup of black beans.
- Starting at that end, roll the tortilla up, folding in the sides. Set aside.
- Wipe down the skillet used to cook the taco stuffing and spray with cooking spray. Place the burrito on the skillet with the seam side down. Gently turn the burrito to the other side after 2 minutes and continue to turn until it is golden and crispy on all sides.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve warm with guacamole, salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Equipment
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your preferences.
- Feel free to adjust the toppings for the burrito to your preferences.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup prepared salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Burritos Assembly
Cooking spray
6 flour tortillas
Shredded Mexican cheese blend
Brown rice
Cabbage
Diced tomatoes
Red onions
Instructions
Taco stuffing
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil, then add ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook and crumble until completely browned. Drain any grease.
Add salsa, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin and stir to combine until fragrant. Transfer the taco stuffing to a dish.
Burritos Assembly
Lay one tortilla on a flat surface, then layer with cheese, then brown rice, taco stuffing, cabbage, tomatoes and red onions. Add on more layer of shredded cheese on top.
Starting at that end, roll the tortilla up, folding in the sides.
Use the same large skillet used to cook the taco stuffing and spray with cooking spray. Place the burrito on the skillet with the seam side down. Gently turn the burrito to the other side after 2 minutes and continue to turn until it is golden and crispy on all sides.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Serve warm with guacamole, salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Great flavor & so easy for a quick meal!
These beef taco burritos look so yummy!