Beef Burrito
A loaded beef burrito — seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole rolled in a flour tortilla. American Tex-Mex classic. Better than fast-food when made at home.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
719 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Rice2 ¼ cups
- Beans1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Rice2.25 cups
- Beans1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook 1 cup of long-grain white rice with 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro after cooking for cilantro-lime rice.
- 2
Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet with 1 chopped onion. Drain excess fat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (or 2 teaspoons cumin + 1 teaspoon chili powder + 1 teaspoon paprika + 1 teaspoon salt). Cook 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup water; simmer 3 more minutes.
- 3
Warm 1 can of black or pinto beans with ½ teaspoon cumin and salt. Don't fully drain — some liquid keeps them moist.
- 4
Make pico de gallo: dice 2 tomatoes, ½ red onion, 1 jalapeño, cilantro. Toss with lime juice and salt.
- 5
Warm 4 large flour tortillas (10-12 inch). Cold tortillas crack when rolled.
- 6
Build each burrito: in lower-center of tortilla, layer rice (½ cup), beans (¼ cup), beef (¼ cup), shredded cheese (¼ cup), pico, guacamole, sour cream. Fold sides in first, then roll tightly from bottom. Optional: toast the rolled burrito in a dry pan 30 seconds per side to crisp.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Warm the tortillas. Cold ones crack.
- 2.Fold sides first, then roll from bottom. Burrito technique.
- 3.Don't overfill. More than 1.5 cups won't close.
- 4.Crisp finish. Optional but adds nice texture.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef burritos work as portable handheld meals when the components are properly prepared: seasoned beef, well-cooked rice, warmed beans, fresh salsa. The tight rolling technique keeps everything contained. The combination of warm protein, starches, fresh vegetables, creamy elements (sour cream, guacamole) creates layered flavors in every bite.
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