Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Anna

Ground Beef Burrito

5 from 1 vote
Learn how to make this ground beef burrito recipe. A full of flavors burrito with a touch of spice that everyone will ask for more. This isa simple, easy-to-make, and super tasty Mexican recipe.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Burritos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 579
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Burrito Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp EACH: Onion Powder, Dried Oregano, Salt
  • 2 tsp EACH: dried cumin powder, hot or smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)
Meat:
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 500g/1.1 lb ground meat (I used lean meat)
  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp of water
Burrito:
  • 8 soft tortillas (large – 10in/26cm)
  • 3 cups cooked rice warm but not too hot
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned, drained (optional)
  • 1 cup black beans cooked
  • 3 cups thinly sliced lettuce or cabbage use cabbage if freezing burrito
  • 3 tomatoes deseeded, chopped (do not use if freezing burrito)
  • ½ red onion chopped or slice
  • coriander chopped (optional)
  • 1½ cups cheese grated (choose a type that melts easily) (optional)
  • 1 cup guacamole (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat, then add garlic and onion, and sauté for 2 minutes or until the onion is lightly browned.
  2. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up as you go, until browned.
  3. Add the burrito seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Then add the tomato paste and water, and cook for 3 minutes or until the water has evaporated. (The meat should still be juicy, don’t dry too much.)
  4. Warm the tortillas before rolling. (Skip this step if you are freezing burritos)
  5. Place a tortilla on top of aluminum foil. Add ¼ cup of rice just below the center. Top with ⅓ cup of meat. Add 2 tablespoons of black beans, corn, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, a pinch of red onion, cilantro, and cheese.
  6. Fold the two ends that are on your right and left sides, then roll the burrito up tightly, making sure none of the fillings escape. Then tightly wrap the burrito in aluminum foil.
  7. Serve as it is or heat as per notes below.

Nutrition

Serving: 1BurritoCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 35gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.1gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 933mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1130IUVitamin C: 13.7mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 6.3mg

Notes

HEATING:
Cook the burrito with the aluminum foil in a skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side to crisp slightly and warm the outside. If you want to melt the cheese, cook over medium-low heat for over 10 minutes.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!