Tex-Mex Free recipe

Beef Burrito

Few Tex-Mex dishes are as reliable as Beef Burrito: a big flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned beef, rice, and beans. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Total: 35 min

35Minutes

4Servings

4.7Rating

EasyLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

A short, straightforward ingredient list with no special equipment needed.
The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp taco seasoning
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups cooked rice
1 can refried beans, warmed
1.5 cups shredded cheese
1 cup salsa
sour cream and lettuce

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

900Calories

51gFat

61gCarbs

49gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high, 7 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water and simmer 2 minutes.
Step 2
Warm the tortillas so they fold easily. Warm the refried beans.
Step 3
Lay a tortilla flat and spread refried beans down the center. Top with rice, beef, cheese, salsa, and a little lettuce and sour cream.
Step 4
Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from the bottom into a burrito.
Step 5
For a crisp finish, toast the burrito seam-side down in a dry skillet 2 minutes per side. Slice in half and serve.

Cook's tips

Keep the oil between batches at the target temperature; frying too many pieces at once cools the oil and makes the coating greasy instead of crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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