Classic Beef Burritos

Wrap your hands around these hearty and flavorful Classic Beef Burritos, a perfect blend of seasoned beef, fluffy rice, and tender black beans, all nestled in warm, soft flour tortillas. This easy burrito recipe is packed with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, creating an irresistible filling that’s both comforting and satisfying. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and served with cool sour cream, zesty salsa, and fresh cilantro, these burritos deliver a perfect balance of savory and vibrant flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping—plus, it’s customizable to suit your family’s favorite toppings! Discover how these homemade burritos elevate your Tex-Mex cravings to a whole new level.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and stir, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper, mixing until the spices coat the meat evenly.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked rice and black beans to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds each side, or until pliable.

Step 6

Spoon an equal amount of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla, spreading it into a rectangular shape for easy wrapping.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture in each burrito.

Step 8

Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up from the bottom to form a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 9

Serve the burritos warm, with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2062.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3661.7

Total Fat 187.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 491.7mg	0%
Sodium 5672.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 341.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.7g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 169.8g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 1769.3mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 2694.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 36.6%