Cheesy Beef Burritos
These cheesy beef burritos are perfect for a hearty meal and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
1 pound (450 g) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning: 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, chili powder, and onion powder)
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa or chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Tortilla chips, crushed, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Cheese sauce, for drizzling
Preparation
Prepare the Beef Filling:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
Assemble the Burritos:
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
Spread a layer of sour cream over each tortilla. Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
Top with salsa or chopped tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and jalapeños if using.
Roll the Burritos:
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up from the bottom, keeping the filling tightly packed.
Serve:
Place the burritos on a serving platter. Drizzle with cheese sauce and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with additional salsa on the side.