Description
Hearty, protein-packed burritos filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and melted cheese. These freezer-friendly wraps make perfect quick meals or on-the-go lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup cooked Spanish rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for brushing)
- Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook beef: Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Season beef: Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm beans: In separate pan, heat refried beans with 2 tbsp water until spreadable.
- Assemble: Lay out tortillas. Spread beans down center, then layer rice, beef, cheeses, tomatoes, cilantro and sour cream.
- Fold burritos: Fold sides inward, then roll tightly from bottom. Brush with oil.
- Cook: Heat skillet over medium. Cook burritos seam-side down 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Cut in half and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- For crispier burritos, bake at 400°F for 10 minutes after pan-frying
- Freeze unbaked burritos wrapped in foil for up to 3 months
- Substitute black beans for refried beans for healthier option
- Add sautéed peppers/onions for extra veggies
- Microwave frozen burritos 2 minutes, then toast for best texture
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg