Beef Burrito Beans Rice (Printable)

A filling blend of seasoned beef, beans, rice, and fresh toppings in a warm tortilla.

# What You Need:

→ Beef Filling

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→ Rice

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→ Beans

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→ Assembly

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# Steps:

01 - Combine rice, water or broth, salt, and cumin in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
04 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Lay out each tortilla. Add about ¼ of the rice, beef mixture, and beans. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up burritos tightly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The seasoned beef filling gets better as it simmers developing deep restaurant style flavor
  • Everything cooks in under 30 minutes making this perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep
  • You can customize the fillings and heat level to please everyone at your table
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  • Cold tortillas will crack every time so warming them properly is non negotiable
  • Let the beef filling cool slightly before assembling or steam will make the tortillas soggy
  • Do not overfill or rolling becomes impossible and the burrito will burst open
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  • Spray your tortillas lightly with water before warming for extra softness
  • Let the beef filling rest 5 minutes off heat before assembling for easier rolling

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