Description
This burrito is pure comfort food wrapped up tight. It’s beefy, cheesy, melty, and a little messy in the best possible way. Picture perfectly seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, creamy refried beans, gooey melted cheese, and all your fave extras, all bundled in a warm tortilla blanket. It’s like your go-to fast food order — but homemade, bigger, better, and built exactly how you like it.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 both work)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
½ cup water
1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime—your call)
1 cup refried beans (warmed)
1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
Optional extras: sour cream, salsa, guac, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, hot sauce
Instructions
Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
Season & simmer: Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Stir and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thick and flavorful.
Warm the tortillas: Microwave for 10–15 seconds or heat in a dry pan to make them soft and roll-friendly.
Assemble like a pro: In the center of each tortilla, layer refried beans, rice, seasoned beef, cheese, and whatever extras you’re feeling.
Wrap it up: Fold in the sides, then roll from the bottom up, nice and tight.
Toast for bonus points: Place seam-side down in a hot dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side to seal and crisp it up. Optional—but highly recommended.
Notes
Serve with chips and salsa or a side of elote (Mexican street corn).
Cut in half and stack for a burrito board moment.
Chase it with a margarita or iced horchata. Live your best life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~540 per burrito
- Protein: ~28g