Easy Beef Burrito

The Easy Beef Burrito is a simple, delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, it’s a flavorful and satisfying dish. The beef is quickly cooked with spices such, creating a savory filling that pairs perfectly with soft tortillas. Whether you prefer to add rice, beans, or veggies, the burrito can easily be customized to suit your taste. Quick to assemble and packed with flavor, this beef burrito is a go-to recipe for a tasty, convenient meal.

Beef Burrito Ingredients

For Making the Beef

• ½ Tablespoon Vegetable oil
• ½ Onion, finely diced
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 150 g Minced beef
• ½ teaspoon Papripa
• ½ teaspoon Dried Cumin
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Oregano
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• ½ Tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons Water

For Assembling the Burritos

• 2 Large Tortillas
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• ½ cup Canned corn
• ½ cup Canned black beans (or Kidney beans) (drain before using it)
• 1 Small Red onion, finely sliced
• Cheddar cheese to taste
• 2 sheets Foil paper

How to Make the Best Beef Burrito

1. In a medium-high heat pan, add the oil and diced onion. Stir fry it for about 2 minutes.
2. Add the beef and spread it well across the pan. Let it get a bit crispy at the bottom before mixing it.
3. Once the bottom part is cooked, mix the beef and add the minced garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add all the seasonings for the beef at once, the tomato paste, and the water and cook for 2 minutes. The beef filling is ready. Reserve.
4. In a large enough pan on medium-high heat, add the tortilla and quickly warm it up on each side. Careful for the tortilla do not get crunchy, only fluffy.
5. On a plate, plate foil paper and then the tortilla on top. Start by adding the rice, beans and corn.
6. Add the cooked beef and red onion
7. Finally, add the cheddar cheese.
8. Close the tortilla and make sure it is covered in the foil paper.
9. Add the tortilla into the frying pan over medium-high heat. Let it cook on each side for 2-3 minutes.
10. Serve it immediately. It goes great with a side of sour cream or salsa.

Recipe Tips

How to freeze burrito

1. Allow the cooked beef and other fillings (like rice or beans) to cool completely before assembling the burritos. This prevents sogginess.
2. Avoid overfilling to make sure they wrap well.
3. Wrap each burrito individually in foil or plastic wrap to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
4. Place the wrapped burritos in a freezer-safe bag or container, and label them with the date.
5. You can freeze beef burritos for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Burritos

Using the Microwave (the fastest way – only 4 minutes)

• Remove all foil or wrapping paper/ plastic
• Place the burrito on top of a place and microwave them for 2 minutes.
• Flip them and microwave for another 2 minutes.

Using the Oven (takes 40 minutes)

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
• Wrap the burrito with foil paper.
• Bake the burrito for 40 minutes.